This list covers 15 jacket brands, running alphabetically from “Obermeyer” to “Oakwood.” These labels span ski slopes, surf breaks, city streets, and high-fashion runways, and they cover everything from insulated parkas to leather bombers. People wear them for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, commuting, or simply making a style statement in cold weather.

Jacket brands are companies that design, manufacture, and sell outerwear meant to protect the body from cold, wind, or rain. Some grew out of pure necessity, like Odlo, which is credited with inventing the modern base layer for Scandinavian athletes. Others, like Off-White, turned jackets into cultural icons by blending streetwear with high fashion.

Below you’ll find the table with brand, country of origin, parent company, founding year, and description.

Brand: the name of the jacket label, so you can quickly spot the one you’re looking for or compare it to others.

Country of Origin: shows where the brand was founded, giving you a sense of its heritage and regional design influences.

Parent Company: tells you whether the brand is independently owned or part of a larger group, which often affects pricing and availability.

Founding Year: lets you see how long the brand has been operating, helping you judge its experience and track record.

Description: a short summary of what makes the brand distinct, including its specialty, style, and typical use case.

Jacket Brands

BrandCountry of OriginParent CompanyFounding Year
ObermeyerUnited StatesIndependent (Obermeyer family)1947
OrageCanadaIndependent1993
Outdoor ResearchUnited StatesAmerican Recreation Products1981
O‘NeillUnited StatesWndWear Global1952
OrtovoxAustriaOberalp Group1980
OakleyUnited StatesEssilorLuxottica1975
OrosUnited StatesIndependent2017
OrolayUnited StatesIndependent2012
Original PenguinUnited StatesPerry Ellis International1955
Off-WhiteItalyOTB Group2012
OdloNorwayPerformance Textiles Holding1946
OuterknownUnited StatesIndependent2015
OxbowFranceIndependent1985
OrvisUnited StatesIndependent (Orvis family)1856
OakwoodFranceIndependent1976

Descriptions

Obermeyer
Colorado ski apparel brand founded by Olympic skier Klaus Obermeyer, known for insulated jackets and technical outerwear built for skiing and cold-weather everyday wear.
Orage
Quebec-founded outerwear label specializing in performance ski and snowboard jackets, pairing technical waterproof fabrics with a sleek, fashion-forward silhouette.
Outdoor Research
Seattle-born technical apparel company started by a mountaineer, producing rugged, weatherproof jackets engineered for extreme alpine and backcountry conditions.
O‘Neill
Surf-culture brand founded by wetsuit pioneer Jack O’Neill in California, now known worldwide for snowboard, ski, and casual jackets rooted in action-sports heritage.
Ortovox
Alpine safety-focused brand best known for avalanche gear, also producing merino-blend insulated jackets built for mountaineering, ski touring, and backcountry travel.
Oakley
Originally an eyewear innovator, Oakley expanded into performance apparel, offering technical and lifestyle jackets reflecting its sporty, futuristic design aesthetic.
Oros
Denver startup that pioneered aerogel-insulated jackets, using NASA-derived material to craft extremely lightweight, packable outerwear without bulky down or synthetic fill.
Orolay
Brand that rose to fame for its viral “Amazon coat,” a puffy, hooded down jacket loved for its warmth and oversized comfort.
Original Penguin
Preppy heritage sportswear label recognizable by its penguin logo, offering classic-cut bomber and golf-style jackets that mix retro American style with modern tailoring.
Off-White
Luxury streetwear label founded by designer Virgil Abloh, known for bold graphic jackets and industrial-inspired detailing that helped define modern high-fashion streetwear.
Odlo
Scandinavian sportswear pioneer credited with inventing the base layer, also producing lightweight running and outdoor jackets engineered for breathability.
Outerknown
Sustainability-driven brand co-founded by surfer Kelly Slater, crafting jackets from recycled and organic materials with a relaxed California-surf sensibility.
Oxbow
French surf and lifestyle brand born on the Basque coast, offering casual and technical jackets blending board-sport function with relaxed European style.
Orvis
One of America’s oldest outdoor brands, famous for fly-fishing gear, also producing rugged field and hunting jackets built for durability outdoors.
Oakwood
French leather goods specialist renowned for supple lambskin and buffalo-leather jackets, blending traditional craftsmanship with classic biker and bomber silhouettes.
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