Arc'teryx is an outdoor clothing and sporting goods company founded in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1991. The company still maintains its headquarters, design studios, and primary manufacturing facilities in North Vancouver. Its products are usually associated with climbing- and hiking-related activities. Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Vancouver (pronounced: ) is a city in south-western British Columbia, Canada. ... Motto: Splendor Sine Occasu (Latin: Splendour without diminishment) Official languages English Capital Victoria Largest city Vancouver Lieutenant-Governor Iona Campagnolo Premier Gordon Campbell (BC Liberal) Parliamentary representation  - House seats  - Senate seats 36 6 Area Total  - Land  - Water  (% of total)  Ranked 5th 944,735 km² 925,186 km² 19,549 km... 1991 (MCMXCI) was a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Headquarters (HQ) denotes the location where most, if not all, of the important functions of an organization are concentrated. ... Manufacturing, a branch of industry which accounts for about one-quarter of the worlds economic activity, is the application of tools and a processing medium to the transformation of raw materials into finished goods for sale. ... Rock climbers on Valkyrie at The Roaches in Staffordshire, England. ... Two hikers in the Mount Hood National Forest Eagle Creek hiking Hiking is a form of walking, undertaken with the specific purpose of exploring and enjoying the scenery. ...

Originally named Rock Solid by founders Dave Lane and Jeremy Guard, the company's first line of products were climbing gear. Using a heat laminate technology, the partners designed and marketed the Vapor harness, which would become the company's most popular item. In the second year of operations, after a series of relocations and staff additions, Arc'teryx released the Bora backpack using the same Vapor technology. In 1996, after obtaining a license from WL Gore and Associates for use of the Gore-Tex fabric, the company adapted it for its new line of outdoor technical apparel. Bold textBold textBold textBold text // Laminate A laminate is a material constructed by uniting two or more layers of material together. ... A climbing harness is a piece of equipment used in certain types of climbing. ... A backpack A backpack is, in its simplest form, a cloth sack carried on ones back and secured with two straps that go over the shoulders (called shoulder straps) and below the armpits. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) was a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ... It has been suggested that Licensing (strategic alliance) be merged into this article or section. ... WL Gore and Associates is a company most commonly known for its Gore-Tex® fabrics. ... Gore-Tex membrane, electron microphotograph Gore-Tex (abbreviated GTX) is a registered trademark of W.L. Gore & Associates best known for its use in relation to waterproof/breathable fabrics. ...

The Berlin Archaeopteryx, 1881

The Arc'teryx LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) product line is comprised of equipment targeted to the military and law enforcement markets. Although some items are simply counterparts in design to their civilian models, other items, such as Arc'teryx's Tango and Charlie packs, are made in camouflage patterns and constructed to military specification. Image File history File links SArchaeopteryxBerlin2. ... Image File history File links SArchaeopteryxBerlin2. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... In times of armed conflict a civilian is any person who is not a combatant. ... An infant Cuttlefish blends into the surrounding sand substrate. ...

Their products are considered high-end and typically command premium pricing. Top selling items in their clothing line include the Theta AR and Gamma MX jackets. Arc'teryx's designs have won a number of awards from Backpacker, Outside, Climbing, Men's Journal, and Powder magazines.^[1] Look up jacket in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... Outside is a magazine focused on the outdoors. ... Mens Journal Mens Journal is an American magazine founded in 1992 that caters to 25 to 49 year-old men. ...

Today the company is owned by Salomon,^[1] now a subsidiary of Amer Sports^[2] of Finland. Arc'teryx operates out of North Vancouver, though some manufacturing of accessory items has been outsourced to New Zealand, China, and Vietnam. Amer Sports Oyj (formerly Amer-Yhtymä Oyj) is a Finnish sporting goods manufacturer, originally established in 1950. ... Manufacturing, a branch of industry which accounts for about one-quarter of the worlds economic activity, is the application of tools and a processing medium to the transformation of raw materials into finished goods for sale. ...

The name and logo of Arc'teryx refer to the Archaeopteryx, the earliest known bird. The symbol is based on the "Berlin specimen" of the bird, the most complete skeleton to date. Binomial name Archaeopteryx lithographica Meyer, 1861 Synonyms see text Archaeopteryx (from Ancient Greek αρχαιος archaios meaning ancient and πτερυξ pteryx meaning feather or wing;[1] pronounced ), from the late Jurassic Period (Kimmeridgian stage, 155-150 million years ago) of what is now Germany, is the earliest and most primitive known avian. ...

References

1. ^ ^{a b} Nowakowski, Natasha, "Arc'teryx a perfect fit for adidas' Salomon business", The Portland Business Journal, November 8, 2002.
2. ^ Crane, Leah, "Salomon Sold to Amer Sports", Transworld Business Magazine, August 9, 2005

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External links

• Official Company Website
• Long article about Arcteryx (in Danish)