Jack Wolfskin Outdoor Apparel and Equipment

Jack Wolfskin is a German brand founded in 1981 by Ulrich Dausien, initially as a trademark of Sine GmbH. The company specializes in outdoor apparel and equipment, including clothing, footwear, backpacks, sleeping bags, and tents. In 1991, Jack Wolfskin was sold to Johnson Outdoors. In 2002, Bain Capital acquired the brand, and in 2005, it was sold to Quadriga Capital and Barclays Private Equity. In 2011, Blackstone Group acquired Jack Wolfskin. In 2018, Callaway Golf Company (now Topgolf Callaway Brands) acquired the brand for €418 million. In April 2025, Anta Sports Products Limited, a Chinese multinational corporation, acquired Jack Wolfskin for €262 million. The brand is headquartered in Idstein, Germany, and operates over 450 stores worldwide, with a significant presence in Europe and Asia. Jack Wolfskin is known for its commitment to sustainability, using organic certified cotton since 2013 and achieving Leader Status in the Fair Wear Foundation for fair working conditions. The brand's mission is to encourage people to connect with nature through transformative outdoor experiences, offering products engineered in Germany with high standards of technology, design, and sustainability.