Although its name describes the most difficult wall to conquer, The North Face brand was paradoxically founded on North Beach near San Francisco by two passionate hikers. 50 years later, the outdoor specialist is the brand of choice for hikers, extreme sports enthusiasts and explorers who are constantly exploring their limits.
The roots of The North Face go back to 1966. The name was initially given to a shop with an associated mountain sports school in San Francisco. Later, the company's own clothing collection was created there. The clothing soon became increasingly popular with customers. Today, the brand is one of the world market leaders in functional clothing and equipment. The product range has also long since ceased to be focussed solely on the mountain sports segment. However, the memorable logo is still reminiscent of the beginnings of the outdoor outfitter, as the graphic next to the lettering is modelled on the Halfdome mountain in Yosemite National Park. There is also a deeper meaning behind the name The North Face. The lettering flirts with the fact that conquering the north face of a mountain in the northern hemisphere is the most demanding and challenging option for mountain sports enthusiasts.
Whether it's rain, snow or sunshine, The North Face range offers a wide selection of equipment and functional clothing for outdoor activities and leisure. In the early years of the outfitter, the range was geared more towards mountain sports enthusiasts and skiers, but now it offers a wide selection of equipment for all those who are out and about in nature. The North Face is both fashion and functional clothing for almost any leisure activity or extreme sport. It's not just The North Face jackets that are perfectly tailored to the respective purpose with modern functional materials; the entire collection benefits from modern fabrics. You can also find the high-quality and hard-wearing products from the outdoor label at Globus. Globus stocks a wide range of hard-wearing products from the popular outdoor brand for you in-store and in the Globus online shop.
One of the many advantages of The North Face brand is the materials and technologies used in its products. There is a large selection of fibres and fabrics available that optimally support and improve functionality and comfort with their properties. One example is the Gore-Tex membrane. The lightweight membrane is waterproof and protects you from the wet in rain and snow. At the same time, the material is windproof and breathable. The Gore-Tex membrane is mainly used in jackets and shoes. Another material, Polartec fleece fabric, provides cosy warmth. High-quality fleece fabric is used here in various thicknesses to meet your individual requirements and the intended use. The lightweight fleece is perfect as a base layer, while the medium-thickness fleece provides versatile thermal insulation. The thick fleece fabric is recommended for activities in very cold environments. The dense yet lightweight material ensures optimum thermal insulation at extremely low temperatures. Other advantages of fleece clothing are its breathability and high level of comfort.