NW Alpine

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Manufacturing

Limited Edition Everything

As you've probably guessed, NW Alpine is a small company. Therefore we don't necessarily have the access to capital that large companies do. Which means that we can't always get the fabrics that we...
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International Shipping

Yes we will ship internationally, send us an e-mail and we'll get back to you with details.
News

Hoody Inventory Low!

Depending on what size you need we've only got a few left in small, medium and XL. It could be a couple months before the next production run is done so plan accordingly!
Gear

Helmut Hat Head

It's getting cold out, are you ready?
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New Jacket Preview

The anxiously awaited prototype of our new jacket has arrived and it's a thing of orange awesomeness and beauty. Minimalist design and made from a really nice water resistant, very breathable fabri...
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Black Spider Light

We've got a sample of the Black Spider Light hoody and it's awesome. Super comfortable Polartec microgrid fabric and made right here in Portland.
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Proto-Jacket Development

Digging the orange color on the really nice quality Schoeller Dynamic softshell fabric. 
Manufacturing

What does it cost?

Last April the New York Times ran an interesting article about the costs of producing high end apparel called "Why does this pair of pants cost $550?".
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A Quick Note on Sizing

A note about sizes... All of our sizes are standard unless otherwise noticed. If you fit in small in other brands clothing, chances are you will in ours as well. Pant waist sizes are as follows:...