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Arc'teryx (stylized ɅRC'TERYX) is an outdoor clothing and sporting goods company founded in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, in 1989. The name and logo of Arc'teryx refer to the ''Archaeopteryx'', the earliest known bird. The logo is based on the "Berlin specimen" of the bird, the most complete skeleton to date. ==Company history== Needing a larger manufacturing space the company moved its headquarters to Burnaby, British Columbia, in 1999. In 2005, the Arc'teryx head office moved back across the Burrard Inlet to North Vancouver. Their products are usually associated with climbing, skiing, snowboarding, backpacking, and hiking-related activities. 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 (thermolamination) 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 W. L. Gore & Associates for use of the Gore-Tex fabric, the company adapted it for its new line of outdoor technical apparel. Top selling items in their clothing line include the ''Theta AR'' and ''Gamma MX'' jackets. Over the years Arc'teryx' designs have won a number of awards from ''Backpacker'', ''Outside'', ''Climbing'', ''Men's Journal'', and ''Powder'' magazines.〔Nowakowski, Natasha, (''"Arc'teryx a perfect fit for adidas' Salomon business"'' ), The Portland Business Journal, November 8, 2002.〕 The Arc'teryx LEAF (Law Enforcement and Armed Forces) product line is composed 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, including numerous PALS-type attachment loops and fabric featuring neutral and camouflage coloring. Due to dissatisfaction with the MOLLE gear, the United States Marine Corps chose Arc'teryx's ''Tango'' design for their new backpack, the ILBE. In January 2001, Arc'teryx was purchased by the Adidas-owned Salomon Group.〔 In May 2005, Amer Sports purchased the Salomon Group from Adidas.〔Crane, Leah, (''"Salomon Sold to Amer Sports"'' ), Transworld Business Magazine, August 9, 2005〕 The Arc'teryx head office is still located in North Vancouver, although harnesses, backpacks, and much other laminated equipment is made in its own factory in Burnaby, BC. Their apparel line has expanded, thus Arc'teryx has consequently outsourced to plants in China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Bangladesh, El Salvador, and Laos. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Arc'teryx」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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