Type Private Products Clothing CEO James Barshall (2004–) Founded 1975 | Industry Retail Website Penfield USA Founder Harvey Gross | |
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Area served North America, Asia, Europe, Australia Profiles | ||
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.
History
Since Penfield's inception in 1975, the brand quickly became a staple for many Americans in the 1980s. 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.
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.