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Moncler and Arcteryx Secret Jacket Factory

26 Mar 2024 · 0 min

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In this brief video segment, the presenter explains that the Japanese hiking brand Andwander, previously manufacturing all its products in Japan, has begun outsourcing production to China. The Chinese factory, BOOM, handles cutting and sewing for several well‑known outerwear labels such as Stussy and Helly Hansen. According to the factory owner, BOOM will start producing jackets for high‑end brands Arc'teryx and Moncler beginning in January 2024. The speaker notes that they will be rating Andwander, implying an upcoming assessment of the brand’s quality or ethical considerations.

The manufacturing facilities behind your favorite brand. Andwander, Japanese hiking brand, used to be made entirely in Japan. They have now started outsourcing to China. One of the factories they work with is called BOOM. They do the cutting and sewing for some of the jackets for Stussy, Helly Hansen. The owner was actually telling me that they will be starting with Arc'teryx and Moncler as of January 2024. So I'll be rating Andwander.