Lafuma
Encyclopedia
Lafuma is a French
based company that specializes in outdoor equipment and clothing, such as backpacks, sleeping bags, and footwear
. They also offer a wide variety of other equipment, earning comparisons to United States based companies such as Patagonia
and Columbia Sportswear
. Lafuma owns Oxbow Surfwear Company
.
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
based company that specializes in outdoor equipment and clothing, such as backpacks, sleeping bags, and footwear
Footwear
Footwear consists of garments worn on the feet, for fashion, protection against the environment, and adornment. Being barefoot is commonly associated with poverty, but some cultures chose not to wear footwear at least in some situations....
. They also offer a wide variety of other equipment, earning comparisons to United States based companies such as Patagonia
Patagonia (clothing)
Patagonia, Inc. is a Ventura, California-based clothing company, focusing mainly on outdoor clothing. The company is a member of several environmental movements. It was founded by Yvon Chouinard in 1972....
and Columbia Sportswear
Columbia Sportswear
Columbia Sportswear Company is a United States company that manufactures and distributes outerwear and sportswear. It was founded in 1938 by the late Paul Lamfrom, father of present chairperson Gert Boyle. The company is headquartered in Washington County, Oregon, in an unincorporated part of the...
. Lafuma owns Oxbow Surfwear Company
Oxbow (surfwear)
Oxbow is a brand of clothing and athletic equipment. Since its creation in 1985 in Pont-Audemer, France, Oxbow has positioned itself in the world of boardsports as an international brand. Oxbow restarted the World Longboard Championship in 1992, and sponsors athletes such as surfer Laird Hamilton...
.