This list covers 19 jacket brands, ranging alphabetically from “Kappa” to “Kilpi”. They span sportswear giants, outdoor specialists, motorcycle safety labels, and streetwear pioneers from across Europe, North America, Asia, and Australasia. Whether you’re after a rugged hiking shell, a heavy-duty winter parka, or a bold statement bomber, these brands cover nearly every jacket style and use you can think of.
Jacket Brands are companies that design and produce outerwear, ranging from technical mountaineering gear to everyday fashion pieces. Many started with a single iconic product, like K-Way’s packable windbreaker, which turned a simple nylon raincoat into a European fashion staple in the 1960s. Others grew out of specific communities, from surf culture to hip-hop, and carried that identity into their jackets.
Below you’ll find the table with each brand’s country of origin, parent company, founding year, and description.
Brand: the name of the jacket label, so you can quickly spot familiar names or discover new ones worth checking out.
Country of Origin: where the brand was founded, helping you understand its regional roots and design heritage.
Parent Company: the company that owns the brand today, useful if you want to know who’s really behind the label.
Founding Year: the year the brand launched, giving you a sense of its history and how established it is.
Description: a short overview of what makes the brand distinct, so you can tell at a glance which jackets might suit your style or needs.
Jacket Brands
Brand
Country of Origin
Parent Company
Founding Year
Kappa
Italy
BasicNet
1916
K-Way
France
BasicNet
1965
Kenzo
France
LVMH
1970
Klattermusen
Sweden
Independent
1946
KLIM
United States
Polaris Industries
1999
Kjus
Switzerland
Independent
1999
Kolon Sport
South Korea
Kolon Industries
1973
Karrimor
United Kingdom
Frasers Group
1946
Kathmandu
New Zealand
KMD Brands
1987
Kavu
United States
Independent
1993
Kuhl
United States
Alfwear
1991
Killstar
United Kingdom
Independent
2013
Karl Kani
United States
Independent
1989
Kenneth Cole
United States
Independent
1982
Kanuk
Canada
Independent
1970
Katin
United States
Independent
1956
Knox
United Kingdom
Independent
1981
Killtec
Germany
Independent
1983
Kilpi
Czech Republic
Independent
1994
Descriptions
Kappa
Turin-born sportswear label famous for its Omini logo, Kappa makes tracksuits and jackets that blend retro Italian style with athletic performance.
K-Way
Creator of the original packable windbreaker, K-Way turned a simple nylon rain jacket into a cult fashion staple across Europe.
Kenzo
Founded by Japanese designer Kenzo Takada, this Paris house is known for bold prints and its playful tiger-logo bomber jackets.
Klattermusen
A Scandinavian outdoor brand built around sustainability, Klattermusen crafts rugged mountaineering jackets from recycled and traceable materials.
KLIM
Specializing in gear for snowmobile and motorcycle riders, KLIM builds technical, weatherproof jackets designed for extreme conditions.
Kjus
Co-founded by ski racer Lasse Kjus, this Swiss label makes sleek, high-performance ski and golf jackets favored by athletes.
Kolon Sport
A leading Korean outdoor apparel brand, Kolon Sport produces technical hiking and insulated jackets popular across Asia.
Karrimor
A veteran British outdoor brand, Karrimor is known for affordable, durable hiking jackets and backpacks for everyday adventurers.
Kathmandu
This Kiwi outdoor retailer designs travel and hiking jackets built for unpredictable weather, popular throughout Australasia.
Kavu
A Seattle-based outdoor brand with a laid-back vibe, Kavu makes casual, colorful jackets for hiking, climbing, and everyday wear.
Kuhl
A Utah-founded outdoor apparel brand, Kuhl is known for rugged, stylish jackets that hold up on the trail and in town.
Killstar
A gothic and alternative fashion label, Killstar designs edgy, dark-themed jackets popular in punk and witchy subcultures.
Karl Kani
A pioneering hip-hop fashion label founded by Carl Williams, Karl Kani produces oversized streetwear jackets tied to 90s urban culture.
Kenneth Cole
An American fashion house known for accessible style, Kenneth Cole offers tailored and casual jackets for men and women.
Kanuk
A Montreal-made brand, Kanuk is famous for its heavy-duty down parkas built to withstand brutal Canadian winters.
Katin
Born in Southern California surf culture, Kanvas by Katin makes classic canvas jackets and boardshorts with a laid-back surfer heritage.
Knox
A British motorcycle safety brand, Knox is known for armored, protective riding jackets built for crash protection.
Killtec
A German sportswear label, Killtec produces affordable outdoor and ski jackets popular in Central European retail chains.
Kilpi
A Czech outdoor clothing brand, Kilpi makes weatherproof hiking and ski jackets known for good value across Europe.
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