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| Logo of Point6 | |
| Company type | Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry | Textile Manufacturing |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Founders | Peter Duke, Patty Duke |
| Headquarters | Steamboat Springs, Colorado, U.S. |
Number of locations | Rossville, Georgia, U.S. |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Merino Wool socks and clothing |
Number of employees | 11-50 (2024) |
| Website | www |
Point6 is an American clothing company. Founded in 2008 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado by Peter Duke and Patty Duke (founders of Smartwool), Point6 is a family-owned company that sells products mainly online.[1] Most recently, Point6 was named to lists of Best Ski Socks of 2023 and Best Hiking Socks for 2024.[2][3]
Overview
editThe company makes socks and apparel primarily from merino wool imported from New Zealand and a compact spinning process that remove air from between the merino fibers, creating a soft and durable yarn.[4][5][6]
The history of Point6 goes back to 1986, when Patty and Peter Duke began making hats and socks for their friends. In 1994, the husband-and-wife team introduced merino wool to the world as founders of Smartwool[7]. In 2003, the Dukes sold their interest in Smartwool to RAF Industries.[6] Five years later upon the expiration of the couple's non-compete agreement, the Dukes founded Point6.[6]
Point6's products have been featured in numerous publications for their comfort, durability and performance: OutdoorLife (2024), CNN (2023), Steamboat Magazine (2023[8]), Thrillist (2023[9]) Gear Junky (2020[10]), 5280 Magazine (2023[11], 2019[11]), Men's Journal (2023[12]).
Point6 has partnerships in place with and donates a portion of its proceeds to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Continental Divide Coalition, Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (FoCAIC), National Forest Foundation and other regional and national organizations.[13][5]
See also
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References
edit- ^ Crunchbase, Organization: Point6, Crunchbase. Retrieved January 2024.
- ^ Mattie Schuler, The best ski socks of 2023, according to pro skiers, CNN, January 24, 2024.
- ^ Laura Lancaster, Best Hiking Socks for 2024, OutdoorLife, January 24, 2024.
- ^ Stuff, Ski-loving Dukes take merino business off-piste into fresh glove territory, Stuff, Tim Cronshaw, May 4, 2016.
- ^ a b Point6, Why Point6 Merino is Different, Point6, Unknown.
- ^ a b c SBGonline staff, SmartWool Founders Bypass Dealers with Point6, SBGonline, June 24, 2008.
- ^ Paul McHugh, Once mighty wool makes comeback in outdoor gear, SFGate, November 23, 2006.
- ^ Steamboat Magazine, Holiday Gift Guide #2, Ski Town Media staff, November 20, 2023.
- ^ Thrillist, The Best Gifts for Hikers, According to Very Experienced Hikers, Alex Robinson, November 27, 2023.
- ^ Gear Junky, The Best Wool Socks According to Experts, Morgan Tilton, January 23, 2020.
- ^ a b 5280 Magazine, The 10 Best Colorado Gifts for Cyclists, Nicholas Hunt, November 16, 2023.
- ^ Men's Journal, Stay Warm This Winter With These 5 Merino Wool Layers, Dalton Johnson, October 31, 2023.
- ^ FoCAIC staff, Friends of CAIC Partners, Friends of CAIC. Retrieved January 2024
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