# The North Face

> The North Face is an American outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment brand founded in San Francisco in 1966. Now a subsidiary of VF Corporation, it designs technical gear for climbers, hikers, skiers, and everyday adventurers - from the Nuptse and Denali jackets to Summit Series expedition kit - alongside a large lifestyle business, and generated roughly $3.7 billion in revenue in fiscal 2025. Its 'Never Stop Exploring' tagline anchors both a product philosophy and impact programs like the Explore Fund.

- **Founded:** 1966
- **Headquarters:** Denver, Colorado, United States
- **Founders:** Doug Tompkins (Co-founder), Susie Tompkins Buell (Co-founder)
- **Team size:** Global brand within VF Corporation (tens of thousands of employees across VF's portfolio); The North Face operates its own retail, product, and marketing organizations worldwide.
- **Products:** Insulated Jackets (Nuptse, Denali, ThermoBall), Summit Series, Futurelight Shells, Footwear, Backpacks & Equipment
- **Notable:** Grew from a single 1966 San Francisco storefront into a category leader in performance outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment., Reached roughly $3.7 billion in annual revenue in fiscal 2025 as VF Corporation's largest brand., Explore Fund has directed more than $15 million since 2010 to broaden access to nature.

## Products & services

- **Insulated Jackets (Nuptse, Denali, ThermoBall)** — Down and synthetic-insulated jackets, including the iconic Nuptse puffer and Denali fleece, worn from base camps to city streets.
- **Summit Series** — The brand's top expedition tier of apparel and equipment, engineered and tested for high-altitude mountaineering and extreme conditions.
- **Futurelight Shells** — Waterproof-breathable outerwear built on the brand's nanospinning membrane technology introduced in 2019.
- **Footwear** — Hiking boots, trail-running shoes, and lifestyle sneakers for outdoor and everyday use.
- **Backpacks & Equipment** — Daypacks, expedition packs, tents, and sleeping bags for hiking, climbing, and camping.
- **Base Layers & Apparel** — Performance base layers, fleece, and technical apparel for year-round outdoor activity.

## Achievements

- Grew from a single 1966 San Francisco storefront into a category leader in performance outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment.
- Reached roughly $3.7 billion in annual revenue in fiscal 2025 as VF Corporation's largest brand.
- Explore Fund has directed more than $15 million since 2010 to broaden access to nature.
- Pioneered widely used products including the Nuptse and Denali jackets and Futurelight waterproof-breathable technology.
- Its gear has supported expeditions on the world's highest and most remote peaks through the Summit Series program.

## Latest updates

- **2025-06** — The North Face brand reported roughly $3.7 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2025, up about 1% year over year, with 18% growth in the Asia Pacific region.
- **2025-01** — Explore Fund entered a revamp to expand its reach after directing $15M+ to outdoor-access grantees since 2010.
- **2024-01** — Launched the Power of Nature global impact platform with the VF Foundation to help the next generation explore the outdoors.
- **2025-11** — Continued high-profile brand-ambassador and celebrity campaigns extending the brand's lifestyle reach in Asia.

## Links

- Website: https://www.thenorthface.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-north-face
- Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/thenorthface
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/thenorthface
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thenorthface/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thenorthface
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thenorthface

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Last updated: 2026-07-25