This list covers 19 jacket brands, running alphabetically from “Helly Hansen” to “Holden Outerwear.” Most of these names built their reputation on outerwear made for tough conditions, from sailing and skiing to motorcycle riding and everyday city wear. You’ll find heritage European labels alongside newer American and Australian names, each bringing its own take on protection, comfort, and style.
Jacket brands are companies that design and manufacture outerwear meant to shield the wearer from cold, wind, rain, or physical wear. Some started out equipping sailors and mountaineers, like Helly Hansen, founded in 1877 by a Norwegian sea captain who wanted gear tough enough for the open ocean. Others grew from sportswear or workwear roots before jackets became their signature product.
Below you’ll find the table with the brand, country of origin, parent company, founding year, and description.
Brand: the name of the jacket brand, so you can quickly spot the one you’re looking for or compare it with others.
Country of Origin: the country where the brand was founded, giving you a sense of its heritage and regional influences.
Parent Company: the business that owns the brand today, useful if you want to know how independent or corporate-backed a label is.
Founding Year: the year the brand launched, helping you gauge how established or new it is in the market.
Description: a short summary of what the brand is known for, so you can understand its style and specialty at a glance.
Jacket Brands
Brand
Country of Origin
Parent Company
Founding Year
Helly Hansen
Norway
Kontoor Brands
1877
Haglöfs
Sweden
Asics Corporation
1914
Hugo Boss
Germany
N/A (independent, publicly traded)
1924
Hummel
Denmark
N/A (independently owned)
1923
Head
United States
N/A (Head N.V., independent)
1950
Hein Gericke
Germany
N/A (independent)
1970
Henri Lloyd
United Kingdom
Monte Rosa Capital
1963
Hunter
United Kingdom
Authentic Brands Group
1856
Hackett London
United Kingdom
AWWG (Pepe Jeans Group)
1983
Herno
Italy
N/A (Marenzi family, independent)
1948
Holubar
Italy
N/A (independent)
1946
Houdini Sportswear
Sweden
N/A (independent)
1993
Halti
Finland
Ingman Group
1976
Hollister Co.
United States
Abercrombie & Fitch Co.
2000
Hurley
United States
Bluestar Alliance
1999
Hard Yakka
Australia
Wesfarmers
1935
Helikon-Tex
Poland
N/A (independent)
1983
HUK Gear
United States
Marolina Outdoor Inc.
2014
Holden Outerwear
United States
N/A (independent)
2002
Descriptions
Helly Hansen
Founded by a Norwegian sea captain, this heritage brand became famous for waterproof sailing jackets and technical outdoor gear used by sailors, skiers, and workers worldwide.
Haglöfs
A Swedish outdoor brand known for tough, weather-resistant mountain jackets and backpacks built for serious hikers and alpinists.
Hugo Boss
A German luxury fashion house known for sharply tailored blazers, trench coats, and sleek formal and casual jackets.
Hummel
A Danish sportswear brand famous for its chevron logo, offering athletic jackets and tracksuits with a retro sporting look.
Head
Originally a ski equipment maker, Head produces insulated ski and snow jackets alongside its tennis and winter sports gear.
Hein Gericke
A long-running German brand specializing in protective leather and textile jackets built for motorcycle riders.
Henri Lloyd
A British marine-wear label celebrated for technical sailing jackets that pioneered breathable, waterproof fabric technology.
Hunter
Best known for its rubber Wellington boots, this heritage British brand also makes quilted and waterproof rain jackets.
Hackett London
A quintessentially British menswear label offering tailored blazers, tweed jackets, and classic country-style outerwear.
Herno
An Italian luxury outerwear house famed for lightweight, beautifully tailored down jackets and rain macs.
Holubar
Originally an American mountaineering brand from Boulder, Colorado, later revived by an Italian company, known for heritage-style down parkas and expedition jackets.
Houdini Sportswear
A Swedish outdoor label focused on sustainable, high-performance shell and insulated jackets for mountain sports.
Halti
A Finnish outdoor apparel brand producing rugged ski and hiking jackets designed to handle harsh Nordic winters.
Hollister Co.
A California-inspired lifestyle brand selling laid-back denim, fleece, and puffer jackets aimed at teens and young adults.
Hurley
A surf-lifestyle brand offering lightweight windbreakers and casual jackets influenced by beach and boardsport culture.
Hard Yakka
An Australian workwear brand producing tough, hard-wearing jackets built for tradespeople and outdoor laborers.
Helikon-Tex
A Polish brand specializing in rugged tactical and military-style jackets for outdoor and defense enthusiasts.
HUK Gear
An American performance fishing brand known for lightweight, UV-protective jackets designed for anglers on the water.
Holden Outerwear
A California snowboard-culture brand known for stylish, technical winter jackets that blend streetwear with mountain performance.
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