The North Face Hydrenalite™ Down Jacket

The North Face is a global leader in outdoor performance gear, renowned for its technical apparel and equipment. Founded in 1966 in San Francisco by Douglas Tompkins and Susie Tompkins Buell, the brand began as a small climbing and backpacking retail shop. Throughout the decades, it evolved into a symbol of high-performance mountaineering and exploration equipment.

While the brand's roots are firmly planted in the United States, its manufacturing operations are global. The North Face products are typically manufactured in various countries including Vietnam, China, Bangladesh, and Indonesia to meet international demand. The brand focuses heavily on sustainability, often utilizing recycled materials and RDS-certified (Responsible Down Standard) down in their insulated jackets.

Today, The North Face is owned by VF Corporation, a massive American apparel and footwear conglomerate that also oversees other heavyweights like Vans and Timberland. This ownership structure has allowed the brand to maintain its focus on innovation while expanding its reach into tanto technical mountaineering and everyday lifestyle fashion.