Arc'teryx Presents - Who We Are: Local To Global Manufacturing

Manufacturing has always been part of our design process; ideas are worthless until they are proven. At ARC’One, the evolution of craftsmanship takes place. Skills, knowledge and the wealth of human experience. We solve everything here, so it can be made by our partners.
This is Who We Are.
Directed by James Kim
Cinematography: Julian Kenchenten, James Kim
Edited By: Matthew Dean
Aerial Cinematography: Reelwater Productions
Timelapse Photography: Julian Kenchenten
Colour Grade: Silver Linings Post
Sound Design & Mix: Whitehart Post

[@jfoxindy]

This is why i wear Arc'teryx everyday. Very high quality products that have a lot of thought put into them.

[@cshevlin]

My son an I recently discovered your products. I’ve ordered us both jackets. I love that your product can stand the test of time and that you care about that.

[@Wolf-yw7en]

I’ve been a Arc’teryx fanboy since my first Made in Canada Alpha SV purchase in 2008 - which is still in active service. I now have 4 of those of various generations in the closet. Great product.

[@truthaboveall7988]

we love ur brand in our home. big fans & it was beautiful 2 watch the history of how u created it. Love 2 support u guys.

[@ellisbrigham]

Great video Arc'teryx - we like what you're doing!

[@andonizulaikaerrasti6525]

Gran marca, mi favorita. Video honesto, mostrando donde se fabrica.

[@user-ld4ch3ox8z]

Excellent Design! Excellent Production! Excellent Management!

[@TacticalDistributors]

Well done!

[@CrazyCloudZen]

Thanks...I really enjoyed this.

[@ralphietwoshoes]

Fantastic Video

[@rfcdgaf]

Not much is made here anymore, just the alpha SV, and the LEAF stuff/Valence, harnesses and some other misc stuff I can't quite remember. It honestly doesn't really matter to consumers like me, they quality is the same, if not better from overseas and that's just supply chain management.

[@ThorenTravels]

I heard Veilance got so popular they couldn't keep up with production using Canada alone. I agree with you though.

[@Aspencalm]

wonderful

[@a72187]

The best!

[@Bigsteppers]

Great video

[@LongCity]

For the people concerned with the cost vs place of production (the made in China) products, just wait for the rest of the 90% of the brand (non LEAF, Veilance, and Outdoor) to go on 30-50% off sales. It always happens. Even then, the made in Canada stuff goes on out of season sales.

[@lpslashgt]

Agreed. I just bought a Camosun Parka for 30% off at Sporting Life. I've had a Made in China Fission SV which I bought for 40% off when Live Out There sold them. It has been my daily winter jacket in Alberta, Canada for around 8 years now and it still looks and performs like new (except I am sure it is not nearly as warm). When I told the cashier at Sporting Life it was that old she was surprised and said "It still looks brand new". I have quite a few other pieces of Arc'teryx as well and they all are great. I do wish they were all made in Canada, but then I'm sure the prices would be even higher, and they have already increased a lot since I bough the Fission SV. The 30% off sale price for a Fission SV is now what the regular price was when I bought it, could be because of the decline in the CND$ though.

[@chriskim7123]

I'm loving my camosun parka I bought a month ago. ☺

[@stevepodraza6363]

Nice job. I have 6 Arcteryx outdoor jackets and love them all accept the Rico down jacket that I had to return because of the down loss. It was horrible, hopefully the new upgrade in material on the brand new version fixed it.

[@rfcdgaf]

It's a well known issue with that jacket. Really needs a redesign.

[@p.richter9592]

Arc’teryx make a lot of great products. But like everything else, Arc’teryx as a company, is not always perfect. Sometimes mistakes are made, or a product needs a redesign. It’s just the way things work in this world. As a customer, I expect perfection when I buy a product from Arc’teryx. But, sometimes things do fail. And if it does, I’ll get it fixed. It may be disappointing, but nothing is perfect, and nothing lasts forever. I am a great fan of Arc’teryx, and have a number of they’re products. I’ve had a few disappointments, but I still buy from Arc’teryx, because I feel that they are the best in the business 👍🏻👍🏻🇳🇴

[@softbingan]

Finnally, in this Canadian factory our dreams come true. we Asian minority marginalised in the society become mainstream here.

[@lucktoyo]

They do great cuts. Great style! However, I wished that my Arc'teryx jackets hardshells wouldn't all delaminate and fall apart. I wish they would not decline to repair them somehow. I wish they would care about their products after warranty time as well. At least here in Europe.

[@etagged]

I want to hear from the old Chinese employees working there lol

[@TigerFoxtrot]

Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, yeah mainly are Asians

[@mahadiabdullah1063]

OMG,it’s made in Indonesia,but why don’t sell in here😔

[@jagicyooo2007]

So is the label made in Canada or Indonesia?

[@inyourface127810]

please pay then well your products are such good quality!!

[@misterfunnybones]

Amer Sports goes to 11 in Queensborough.

[@jimli2000]

I don't get it... why all my Goretex jackets, 3 of them actually, are still made in China. how can I find those made in Canada?

[@brycegauw9275]

Alpha SV, LEAF or their luxury brand Veillance.

[@AirPowered]

Why does my LEAF jacket say made in El Salvador then?

[@mattwaza4839]

did u watch the video...

[@nathankeel4308]

@@mattwaza4839 did you listen to the video?

[@TypeSly]

... And now you know why Ar'teryx jackets cost so much.

[@ethanlaursen9187]

Do you give any of these factory workers your product?

[@TR-nw8hz]

We're right by he mountains. Just like the denverites

[@NoOne-kg7zh]

Global but not deliverable to India and Nepal... Where half of my expedition take place.

[@cedrickkaytu1852]

I'd like to see more European like design on Veilance line..its more plasticy and robotic looking, w not that great color choice items with that prices...not gonna cut it

[@kandangtectona]

Indonesia

[@nana10221]

There are a lot of $500~600 worth of high end Gore Tex jackets that are made in China. For clothing this expensive, they should be at least made in Vietnam like Patagonian.

[@serdarerden9382]

Instead of saying we as Arcteryx outsourced out manufacture because of “CHEAP LABOUR”, Arcteryx claims that they outsourced its manufacture because it was difficult for them to find skilful worker in Canada! That’s a lie. If you want, you can train young Canadians for your factory. What’s the point paying £600 for an Arcteryx jacket made in China???

[@bonkersblock]

funny how these people from another country who makes Arc’teryx product, will never be able to afford a single alpha SV! lol

[@daas3465]

Im sure employees get heavy discount. I hear you tho!

[@SirPhillyLeong]

Now that it's made in Asia shouldn't it reduce your production cost and in turn pass on the savings to the consumers. I mean the cost of a jacket made in China compared to being made in Canada would be massive. Why are you still charging us so much? It's not like your paying the factory workers is Asia Canadian wages.

[@Olpiny_5]

is it made in Asia now?

[@wuzupmyhomiz]

Tough questions deserve tough answers, I implore Arc'Teryx to justify the cost

[@Przybylski713]

Please watch video again. There’s a lot of technology that costs. We don’t know about salary but I guess they are paying fair because they need high-tech crafters.

[@660stihl]

If this video doesnt explain to you why their product is expensive, dont buy it.....

[@mateuszpapla]

totally agree. While I am not questioning the quality of Arcteryx products I still believe they are overpriced. what is more, Arcteryx does not engage in many community or environmental projects as other brands do

[@multidayticket]

Arc'teryx was cooler when it was privately owned and only made in Canada. They should have stayed small and exclusive. The owners sold out to a big corporation and that corporation wants to exploit the brand for all they can. Now it's just another outdoor brand. Down the same path as North Face or any number of others.

[@daas3465]

I think their attention to detail in design and production is higher than average.

[@berserker8117]

All brands around the globe do the same ,same pocket same hood ,same zipper,so it doesn't matter what jacket you buy you will get the same,even all of em are expensive too

[@southern428]

I had full intentions of buy your SV jacket because I thought I was buying a brand made in Canada, not that I favor Canadian made products but simply because that what your advertising in your brand and it turns out its not its just made under licence in another country. need to have a re think.

[@BRACALONEBORDINTEAM]

Great Video!! Made in china with the highest price on the market for your products is a shame!

[@gregoryvierra6114]

Then go buy another brand. The market is full of manufacturers and plenty of us like Arc.

[@BRACALONEBORDINTEAM]

Gregory Vierra do you think that other brand's work is different?? Are you a lawyer?

Yes, many other brand's work different ex: Odlo, x-bionic, directalpine, Attiq, cumulus...

[@BRACALONEBORDINTEAM]

Sebastian Moszczyński yes of course, all of that are made in country where labour is expensive and not in eastern europe where labour is cheaper, do you believe in fairy tales or in company's profit?

[@BBobby-kg3vr]

The way I see it guys is like This ....there is more then One logic/reason That drives si massive companies to shift their productions overseas.. And we cannot deny that one of the major reasons is profit but let’s not forget or deny that in terms of manufacturing, Asia has long history in craftsmanship and ppl skills ,material and so on for this type of business ..there are certain procedures that Asian ppl are more skilled and efficient then any other westerners.in the run for mass production with the robots help (western mentality ) in order to maximize profit a lot of the skills made by ppl like sewing and tailoring got lost

[@guillemroper625]

9:20 did they just showed a minor working for them??

[@HolybasilYT]

Of course not. She is probably in her 20s, but asians have a tendency to be small.

[@jessie9192]

We left manufacturing in Canada because... Excuses!!! 👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽👎🏽 Lies!!!

[@SLSAMG]

Used to be a reputable brand until they were sold off to some Chinese conglomerate. Virtually everything excluding your ALPHA SV is being out-sourced in Asia. The overall quality (or lack thereof) of your product lines have drastically fallen off a cliff. Straying away from your roots, appealing to a different demographic nowadays.

[@LazyStory]

Thumbs down for annoying music blocking speak.

I have plenty of arc products, everything made in china :(

[@nana10221]

Chinese company now. Over priced clothing with average industry quality. Warranty not good for the price you pay.

[@DavidShephard]

Sorry guys, I like your products but this video is incredibly boring.

[@mllm586]

David Shephard what did u expect