Filson
Born in 1850, C. C. Filson inherited his father's pioneer spirit and love of the outdoors. After roaming the country as a railroad conductor, he moved to Seattle, Washington in the 1890s. By 1897, Filson had opened "C.C. Filson's Pioneer Alaska Clothing and Blanket Manufacturers", specialising in goods to outfit those flocking to the area during the Klondike Gold Rush.
It was for these rugged conditions that Filson designed his goods. He owned his own mill and manufactured Mackinaw Wool clothing and blankets, specially designed for the frigid North. The Gold Rush faded into history, but Filson kept listening to his customers, and outdoorsmen kept coming to him for rugged clothes. Drawing from his past experience outfitting loggers, he soon added clothing for the timber industry, including the Filson Cruiser (patented in 1914), the garment that was to earn Filson a place in history.
Over the years, Filson's philosophy has never changed: Make sure it's the absolute best. Clinton Filson spent a lot of time talking to his customers and refining his designs to their specifications. So it's not surprising that the items that worked then still work today, over 120 years later. Comfort, protection and durability never go out of style.