prAna

The founders of prAna set out to design fashionable, sustainably produced yoga and climbing apparel in 1992, and the company has mostly stayed true to those principles. Now, prAna is a market pioneer in environmentally conscious business operations, using organic cotton, recycled wool, RDS-certified down, and textiles that have received the bluesign certification in their clothes. Also, they're extending an invitation to other companies to join their Responsible Packaging Movement in an effort to work together to minimize packaging waste throughout the whole sector. One editor discovered prAna years ago because they sold a 31-inch-waist pant, which is somewhat uncommon in the market. We also appreciate that prAna frequently sells each piece in a large variety of colors and sizes.

The Stretch Zion II pant (and women's Halle II) from prAna stands out in their current portfolio and is one of our go-to hiking pants because of its superb comfort and performance combo. Being a fantastic climbing pant, it also works well for travel and around-town use thanks to the stylish hues. PrAna offers tremendous all-around appeal, but those looking for technical, mountain-ready shells and insulation should look elsewhere (especially in outdoorsy cities like Boulder, Bend, and Seattle). Although outdoor industry juggernaut Columbia Sportswear purchased prAna in 2014, the company's commitment to quality and the environment has not changed.

Founded: Beaver Theodosakis

Headquarters: Bellevue, Washington, ,US

Website: https://www.prana.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prana/