Patagonia Outdoor Gear and Apparel

Patagonia is a globally recognized American outdoor clothing brand founded in 1973 by Yvon Chouinard. Based in Ventura, California, the company transitioned from producing climbing tools to technical apparel, focusing on environmental sustainability and ethical sourcing. While the brand originated in the United States, its manufacturing is distributed across a global network of partners in countries such as Vietnam, Thailand, Sri Lanka, and others, emphasizing Fair Trade Certified facilities.

In a landmark move for corporate governance, Yvon Chouinard and his family restructured the company's ownership in 2022 to combat climate change. The brand is now owned by the Patagonia Purpose Trust and the Holdfast Collective, a non-profit organization dedicated to environmental causes. This unique structure ensures that all company profits not reinvested into the business are used to protect the planet and address the ecological crisis.