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North Vancouver alpine specialist setting the industry benchmark for articulated Gore-Tex Pro patterning with Alpha SV ($900) and Beta AR ($650).
Founded in North Vancouver beneath the Coast Mountains, Arc'teryx pioneered micro-seam tape, WaterTight zippers, and gusseted alpine patterning that stays put when swinging ice tools. In 2026 its lineup spans the $900 Alpha SV, $650 Beta AR, $280 Atom midlayer, and new Rhoam mountain-bike shells.
Arc'teryx Equipment is a Canadian high-altitude technical apparel, climbing harness, and mountain equipment brand headquartered in North Vancouver, British Columbia, at the base of the Coast Mountains. Named after Archaeopteryx lithographica, the brand pioneered laminated WaterTight zippers, micro-seam allowances, and 3-layer GORE-TEX Pro alpine storm shells led by the flagship Alpha SV jacket engineered at its ARC'One manufacturing facility in New Westminster. As the flagship engine of Amer Sports' Technical Apparel segment (NYSE: AS, $6.57 billion group revenue in FY2025), Arc'teryx surpassed $2 billion in annual sales with 30.1% segment growth in FY2025 and 32% year-over-year growth in Q2 2026. Beyond backcountry alpinism, its ReBIRD circular repair and resale program, Veilance minimalist urban line, and Norvan trail footwear anchor technical outdoor retail flagships across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.
Founded in North Vancouver beneath the Coast Mountains, Arc'teryx pioneered micro-seam tape, WaterTight zippers, and gusseted alpine patterning that stays put when swinging ice tools. In 2026 its lineup spans the $900 Alpha SV, $650 Beta AR, $280 Atom midlayer, and new Rhoam mountain-bike shells.
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