Decathlon Kalenji Running Jacket

The product shown is a technical running jacket from Decathlon's running-specific brands, often branded under the Kalenji label. Decathlon is a French sporting goods retailer that designs and develops its own products in-house to offer affordable yet technical gear for athletes. The 'Endurance Running' text visible on the garment signifies its design for long-distance training.

Decathlon was founded in 1976 in France and has grown into one of the largest sporting goods retailers globally. While the brand is French, its manufacturing is highly globalized. Most Decathlon apparel is produced in multiple countries across Asia and Europe, including Vietnam, Cambodia, China, and Turkiye, to maintain a competitive supply chain.

The brand remains under the ultimate ownership of the Mulliez family, who also own other major French retail chains. Their business model focuses on vertical integration, meaning Decathlon controls everything from the initial research and development at its French headquarters to the final retail sale.