Where are Spyder jackets made?

Asked by: Paola Sturtevant

Spyder is an American Colorado-based manufacturer of luxury, high end skiing & snowsports apparel.

Is Spyder made in China?

crackson said: Spyder has been manufactured in Asia for ages.

Who is Spyder made by?

David Jacobs

David Jacobs founded Spyder in 1978 out of his kitchen in Boulder, Colorado. He was behind the design of some of the most iconic items ever created by Spyder. As the founder and first designer we wanted to showcase his top 3 products ever created by Spyder. #1 The Rad Pad ski racing sweater, 1978.

Is Spyder high quality?

The synthetic insulation of the Leader will not last as long as the down in the Macai, but the look and feel of the Spyder is clearly more nuanced and of higher quality than a budget jacket. In short, with the Leader, you get what you pay for. We do not think it is overpriced nor is it any sort of excellent bargain.

Is Spyder a premium brand?

With headquarters in Boulder, Colorado, the company is known as a premium brand in winter sports with its success in building the finest apparel for winter sport enthusiast with an active lifestyle. Spyder is the official supplier to the US Ski Team, a relationship established in 1989.

Where is Spyder clothing manufactured?

Spyder is an American Colorado-based manufacturer of luxury, high end skiing & snowsports apparel.

What brand is Spyder logo?

David renamed the company in 1978. A passionate sports car fan, he borrowed the spelling with a ‘y’ from the Ferrari Spyder.

How old is Spyder brand?

“Spyder is widely known and highly respected throughout the outdoor community as one of the most technical and fashionable brands in the winter sports market. Spyder, which started in 1978, has been the official supplier to the U.S. Ski Team since 1989, and has been outfitting the Canadian Alpine Ski Team since 2002.

What are Spyder jackets made of?

It’s a laminate.

high-performance lining and outer textiles.

Who bought Spyder?

In a deal that has been in the works for several months, Apax Partners last week finalized its acquisition of Spyder Active Sports in a transaction valued at approximately $100 million, including assumption of debt.

Does Spyder run small or big?

It definitely runs small. I usually wear a 6 or 8 in pants and my size 10 Spyder ski pants are a bit smaller than I would prefer. My jacket is a size 12 (purchased before I lost a little more weight) and while it’s definitely a little big on me, I wouldn’t say that it’s enormous or anything.

Is Spyder waterproof?

The Spyder Fanatic, like most modern ski jackets, beads water out of the box. It sports Spyder’s proprietary Spylon durable water repellent coating which is the company’s basic waterproof finish.

Who is Spyder?

Spyder is an open-source cross-platform integrated development environment (IDE) for scientific programming in the Python language.

What does Spyder stand for?

The SPYDER (“Surface-to-air Python and Derby“) is an Israeli short and medium range mobile air defence system developed by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems with assistance from Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI). Rafael is the prime contractor and IAI is the major subcontractor for the SPYDER program.

Why is it called a Spyder?

While many other open-air carriages sported permanent side windows, the spider offered a true open-air experience. Some speculate that the carriage, with its small body, large wooden wheels, and thin spokes resembled a spider, and the name just stuck.

Are Spyder down jackets waterproof?

The jacket’s exterior is made from 100 percent polyester coated in Spyder’s Xt DWR water repellent technology, which keeps water out while allowing interior moisture vapor to escape. Spyder’s special XL coating makes jacket waterproof while still breathable.

Which Spyder jacket is the warmest?

Down is the warmest of the three. Its effectiveness is measured in fill power, and a good down jacket should have around 500 to 700 fill power. Anything higher is outstanding. Down’s effectiveness is hampered when it gets wet, so any down coat should have a quality Durable Water Repellent shell.

How do you wash a Spyder jacket?

HOW SHOULD I CARE FOR MY SPYDER APPAREL? To wash, follow the care label on the inside of the garment. Zip all zippers prior to washing, and close all Velcro. To boost waterproofness, we recommend NIKWAX Tech Wash.