Is Patagonia a US company?
Patagonia, Inc. is an American retailer of outdoor clothing. It was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1973 and is based in Ventura, California.
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Patagonia, Inc.
| Type |
Private benefit corporation |
| Industry |
Apparel |
| Founded |
May 9, 1973 |
| Founder |
Yvon Chouinard |
| Headquarters |
Ventura, California, U.S. |
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Where is Patagonia made?
We make our products all over the world, including China, which has been rightly and roundly criticized for all sorts of shortcom- ings. China is not alone in this regard. Some of the other countries we work in also have poor to mixed records for protecting the environment and workers' rights.
Why is Patagonia called Patagonia?
The name Patagonia comes from the word patagón. Magellan used this term in 1520 to describe the native tribes of the region, whom his expedition thought to be giants. The people he called the Patagons are now believed to have been the Tehuelche, who tended to be taller than Europeans of the time.
Does Patagonia fit big or small?
Patagonia sizing is mostly true to size. However some items - notably shorts and trousers - are cut larger than a usual size, so if in doubt consider going a size down. Helpfully, the label also adds a guide to how a garment is designed to fit, on a scale from form-fitting to relaxed.
Is Patagonia Australian brand?
Fast facts. Parent company: Owned by the founding family. Based in: California, US.