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Ticker · PATAGONIAVerified · 2026-06-01
Publicly sourcedHeritage workwear

Patagonia

Earth-first outdoor. The model.

AI summaryThe reference for what an ethical brand can be at scale. Buy used via Worn Wear.

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Founded
1973
Headquartered
Ventura
Price tier
$$
$30–$700
Ownership
Patagonia Purpose Trust / Holdfast Collective (since 2022)
Verification
Tier 1
Fully sourced
Good On You
Great

The story

Yvon Chouinard's Patagonia is the original earth-first outdoor brand — now owned by a purpose trust that channels all profits to climate work.

Your match

Signature pieces & price anchors

Signature pieces
  • — Nano Puff
  • — Synchilla fleece
  • — Baggies short
  • — Better Sweater
What things cost
Better Sweater$139
Nano Puff$229

Materials & sourcing

· Publicly sourced
Recycled polyester, organic cotton
Disclosed mills via Footprint Chronicles
Recycled wool, hemp
Disclosed partners

Production

· Publicly sourced
Country
30+ countries, fully disclosed
Factories disclosed
Yes — full supplier list
Scale
Long-term factory partners
Conditions
Fair Trade Certified™ sewing; Footprint Chronicles maps every supplier

Certifications

3 held · 0 not held
✓
B Corp
Held · Registry-verified

Certifies social and environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

✓
Fair Trade Certified
Held · Registry-verified

Fair Trade USA-certified sewing on a large share of product.

✓
1% for the Planet
Held · Registry-verified

Founding member; gives 1%+ of revenue to environmental nonprofits.

Founder & ownership

Founder
Yvon Chouinard
Ownership structure
Patagonia Purpose Trust / Holdfast Collective (since 2022)
Climber and blacksmith. Founded Patagonia in 1973; transferred ownership to a purpose trust in 2022 so all profits fund climate work.

Circular programs

· Brand-reported
Worn Wear

Repair, resale, and trade-in program — the most established in the industry.

Common Threads

Free repairs at every Patagonia store.

SOURCES · Data points are labeled Publicly sourced, Brand-reported, or Verified. Verified items have been documented and reviewed by INTENTION. Brand-reported items are claims by the brand and have not been independently verified.