If you click "Play", you accept their terms of service, and their use of cookies. This video will be loaded from, a third party. This ensures that despite how challenging the weather, your garment will perform flawlessly. In regards to manufacturing, Patagonia’s jackets and other products are some of the most well-made quality-wise.ĭue to the jackets that are made of the H2No technology going through a 24 Killer Wash testing process, which harshly tests the fabrics’ water resistance and durability against extreme simulations, the final products launched in the market are only those that make it through. Read next: Patagonia vs Arc’teryx: Which Brand is Better? Its for that reason that Patagonia has opted to use the Deluge® DWR coating, which is a longer-lasting product and has a considerably lesser environmental impact. Oftentimes these products come with PFCs which are very harmful to the environment. We have looked at this technology before and it is one of the closest Gore-Tex alternatives due to its high quality and performance.Ī majority of garments that are waterproof are helped by DWR products that help them repel water. While, like many other major brands, Patagonia makes use of the Gore-Tex technology for some of its high-performance products, it mostly relies on the H2No technology that was developed by the brand itself. As for the rest of the materials that cannot be recycled, they are sourced through ethical and sustainable means, which ensure that there was minimal affecting of nature and that the animals were humanely treated. These include the majority of the fabrics the brand uses in its garments. Materials and Manufactureīeing a brand that takes great interest in sustainability and preserving the environment, it should come as no surprise that Patagonia’s materials are mostly sourced through recycling. Read also: 10 Outdoor Brands Like Patagonia That You’ll Definitely LikeĪs we have mentioned in other comparisons, Patagonia has made serious efforts of reducing its environmental impact, making it a popular choice not solely for the quality of its products but also for its ethics. It was originally part of a company that made climbing gear, which then split and one of its new branches was Patagonia, a brand for outdoor clothing.
Patagonia A short history of the brandįounded in California in 1973, Patagonia is one of the most raved-about brands in the outdoor sports community. Product images you see here are for illustration purposes. Please check the materials, features, colors and sizes on the various shops (linked in this page) before buying, because sometimes our articles may contain errors. The availability of products in this page may change at any time. * Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate this site earns from qualifying purchases (meaning: we may earn commissions if you buy products recommended/reviewed here, by following the links to Amazon shown here). Today it’s time to see how these two brands measure up against each other and which of the two is better.
Also, both of these brands have been up against The North Face here and here in past brand comparisons.
We have extensively featured Columbia in some of our past selections and reviews, and have also looked at Patagonia. Patagonia and Columbia are two well-known American outdoor brands, which design quality technical garments and gear for having a safe and comfortable time out in the elements. When winter is slowly ending and avid outdoors’ lovers start looking for spring garments to take with them on hikes and adventures, it’s a great time to take a look at two renowned brands that are popular choices among those who spend a lot of time out in nature.
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