Patagonia – sustainable outdoor clothing for mountain sports & MTB

Founded in 1973, Patagonia grew out of Chouinard Equipment, a small company that produced climbing hardware and became the leading manufacturer of climbing equipment of its time through groundbreaking innovations. Patagonia soon earned a reputation beyond the climbing community with pioneering materials like Synchilla® and Capilene®, as well as bold colors that redefined outdoor clothing.

For more than 30 years, Patagonia has been deeply rooted in climbing while creating clothing for women, men, and kids across every mountain sport. From alpine climbing and ice climbing to expeditions, bouldering, skiing, snowboarding, trail running, and mountain biking, Patagonia offers jackets, vests shirts, and pants that combine minimalist design with exceptional quality. Sustainability is at the heart of every product, with a strong focus on environmentally responsible, resource-efficient manufacturing.

Patagonia continues to refine its innovative materials to deliver even greater comfort and performance. Capilene® base layers have been redesigned for an even better fit and unrestricted freedom of movement, while strategically placed panels improve moisture management. The legendary Synchilla® fleece has also evolved with Regulator® insulation, making it lighter, warmer, more compressible, and faster at wicking moisture away from the skin. Regulator® also integrates seamlessly into any layering system, whether paired with a hardshell, softshell, or hybrid jacket.

Patagonia stands for a respectful and sustainable approach to nature and its resources. Under the motto "Built clean. Ridden dirty." the Americans have developed high-performance fair trade bike clothing for you, which is manufactured from recycled raw materials. The Patagonia mountain bike collection includes jackets, pants, shorts and shirts for men and women. The highlight of the MTB series is the Patagonia Dirt Roamer jacket, which is ideal for trail riding: the breathable and elastic material made of recycled nylon protects you effectively from wind and light rain, while still providing efficient ventilation uphill.

Patagonia's approach to sustainability is built on a simple principle: create outdoor clothing from recycled materials, make it durable, easy to repair, and ultimately recyclable. Every product is designed to reduce its environmental impact throughout its lifecycle.

Even as a small company, Patagonia invested significant time and resources in projects addressing environmental issues such as pollution, tropical deforestation, and the decline of fish and wildlife populations. The company has long supported environmental initiatives and helped found One Percent for the Planet, committing 1% of annual sales to environmental causes. Since 1996, Patagonia clothes have been made using only organic cotton for every cotton garment in response to the environmental and social impacts of conventional cotton farming. The brand also relies on recycled nylon and high-quality manufacturing to ensure its products stand up to years of use.

Looking ahead, Patagonia continues to develop more sustainable materials by expanding its use of hemp and exploring new ways to improve recycled nylon. The company also encourages customers to return worn clothing so it can be repaired, recycled, or reintroduced into the circular economy.

For Patagonia, Fair Trade is the first step toward ensuring fair wages for everyone working throughout its supply chain. For every Patagonia product carrying the Fair Trade Certified™ label, the company pays a premium directly to the workers who made it. They decide democratically how the funds are used, whether to support community projects like childcare centers or purchase essential items such as laptops or stoves. The program also promotes health protection, workplace safety, social and environmental initiatives, and open dialogue between workers and management.