Women-owned Gear and Outdoor Clothing Companies

[Mjm11]

This is so cool. Thanks for the info!

 

[teppaz]

I know nothing about SKEA, so have no axe to grind, but when I visited their website I was immediately put off by the amount of fur they use, and much of it is real fur, not faux. Also, they do not indicate where their down is sourced from, or if they are Responsible Down Standard (RDS/ICEA) certified (still not vegan, but a move in the right direction). This company may be woman-owned, but I don't feel like their hearts are in the right place, for me, anyway.

Just wanted to point that out, for those who try to stick to cruelty-free products.

Fully endorse the sentiment.

 

[Mjm11]

Ladies! I am going out on a limb and hopefully not sounding too contrarian. I feel a need without mentioning names or politics to point out that one of the fabric companies we all use is woman owned, but not at all progressive in terms of women's rights. I am personally more concerned with the overall ethics and in some cases happier to buy from a male dominated than archaic woman run company. It actually bums me out that most of my gear is made of this one material. If this post is offensive I fully understand and welcome the removal by the moderators.

What fabric company? Only asking to educate myself. Thanks.

 

[snoWYmonkey]

What fabric company? Only asking to educate myself. Thanks.

Look up Susan Gore, the GoreTex heiress. From meditation fanatic to right wing spy drama, she leaves me a bit turned off to the product. I find it relevant as an outdoor enthusiast who happens to live in the same state. Not boycotting but keenly aware. Hard to avoid the material. Love to support women owned when those women are choosing a path of kindness. But, who am I to judge? Many articles about her actions including adopting her ex for profit!

 

[ilovepugs]

Gore Tex contains lots of forever chemicals anyway, right? It’s been an open secret for a while - and why all these big brands had all these water resistant/water proof materials under development and ready for launch as soon as the news about the forever chemicals broke.

And, in terms of quality, I was chatting with my good friend who is a fashion designer and she said something to the effect that Gore Tex hasn’t done much innovation in many years compared to other firms - they’ve coasted on their reputation and product for a while. Might still have a great reputation among consumers but it’s no longer the gold standard in the outdoors fashion industry it once was.

 

[Mjm11]

Look up Susan Gore, the GoreTex heiress. From meditation fanatic to right wing spy drama, she leaves me a bit turned off to the product. I find it relevant as an outdoor enthusiast who happens to live in the same state. Not boycotting but keenly aware. Hard to avoid the material. Love to support women owned when those women are choosing a path of kindness. But, who am I to judge? Many articles about her actions including adopting her ex for profit!

Excellent, I'll check her out. Thanks.

 

[ESGCO]

Shredly
Wild Rye
I'm a little more MTB than ski, but these both have great options for all seasons.

 

[Posse Mama]

For the sewing skiers the is a company called Sew Outdoorsy Ltd that has outerwear patterns. They focus on larger women and are UK based. www.sewoutdoorsy.co.uk
Also, Map Cap Hats from Ontario sells finished goods as well as patterns/tutorials for making your own toque. https://madcaphats.com
Outdoor fabric source is https://discoveryfabrics.com in Canada.
All are women owned/operated businesses.

 

[Posse Mama]

Oh hey y’all! I started a brand, in many ways thanks to a thread we discussed AGES ago

I’ve refrained from mentioning it because I didn’t want to break any rules around self-promotion… but since this thread is about women-owned outdoor brands, mine is called Alpine Parrot. We specialize in women’s sizes 14+, and though we started with hiking pants, snow apparel is coming as soon as possible!

Alpine Parrot PBC - Outdoor Apparel for Bigger Bodies

Alpine Parrot makes outdoor apparel for women's sizes 14-30, focusing on the inclusion of our inherent diversity as humans who care about the planet.

alpineparrot.com

I just visited your site for the first time. It is a great site and I appreciate the detailed info on measurements. I will be watching IG for ski clothing. Good luck with your warehouse move.