obsessive
design
hadron™
Real Tough, Real Light. Mountain Ready
dynamic seam placement
Move Without Limits
high stitch count
Strength, Meet Mobility
custom lug design
Trail-Inspired Traction
articulated fit
Creating natural movement
micro seams
Smaller seams, better performance
watertight™ zippers
Inventing a streamlined seal
stormhood™
Protection With a Clear View
film series
Ep. 4: The Making of Mountain Footwear
How we design shoes for mountain athletes chasing the (previously) impossible.
Ep. 3: The (Brief) Story of Our First Jacket
Go behind the seams of the jacket that started it all.
Ep. 2: How We Make a Harness
Find out what goes into every harness we create.
Ep. 1: Chasing the Perfect Fit
Beauty and function come together for Women's Run.
WaterTight™ Zippers
inventing a
streamlined seal
Creating the first WaterTight™ zipper took more than a bold attitude, it was completely contrary to the convention of the time.
shop innovationZipper Design Was Largely Unchanged for Most of the 20th Century
WaterTight™ Technology Changed The Game
Flipping the Script
The breakthrough began by flipping the zipper inside out. This so-called reverse coil design reoriented the more tightly spaced inner surface of the zipper to instead face out, providing better protection from the elements.
Birth of a Legend
Once the zipper was flipped, the next step was to create a weather barrier that eliminated the need for flaps, tabs and snaps. By laminating the teeth and slider with a urethane coating, a zipper with a WaterTight™ seal was finally made possible.