Penfield (company)
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Founded | 1975 in Hudson, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Founder | Harvey Gross |
Area served | North America, Asia, Europe, Australia |
| Products | Clothing |
| Website | [1] |
Penfield is an outdoor clothing brand and private company that was established in Hudson, Massachusetts. Founded in 1975 by Harvey Gross, a New England native, the company has built a reputation for making down-filled jackets, fleece and outerwear.[1]
History
[edit]Since Penfield's inception in 1975, the brand quickly became a staple for many Americans in the 1980s.[2] Penfield have extended their business beyond outdoor channels and into a broad range of retail channels, including retailers such as Barneys, Saks and a number of independent stores around the world.[3]
The brand has a long history of special collaborations and private label development. The Cape Heights factory that used to produce Penfield products has produced down-filled garments for LL Bean, EMS, Lands End and Cabelas.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Slam × Hype, "Penfield USA", Retrieved 04 December 2009.
- ^ WeAreTheMarket.com, "Check this brand: Penfield USA", Retrieved 04 December 2009.
- ^ Format Magazine, "Penfield Interview", Retrieved 04 December 2009.
- ^ Snowboard Mag, "Penfield launches in America for Winter 2007", Retrieved 04 December 2009.