Established:

Founded in 2014, Ridge Merino is a privately owned company headquartered in Mammoth Lakes, Calif.

Mission:

Ridge Merino's mission is to develop premium Merino wool apparel that performs as well in daily life as it does in the wildest outdoor conditions. 

Background: 

Ridge Merino is a family-owned business founded in 2014. For more than a decade, owner Jeff Russell led the development of technical apparel for professional athletes and outdoor enthusiasts who demanded the very best. Over the years he noticed a trend: professional athletes preferred wearing Merino wool next-to-skin instead of their sponsors’ synthetic-blend baselayers. If it was so good the pros would pay for it, the value of Merino was clear.

Overview:

Merino wool is the gold standard in terms of athletic performance apparel – noted for its breathability, warmth and comfort. 

Products:

Ridge offers men’s and women’s Merino wool base layers, mid layers, tees and tanks. The company also offers men's and women's underwear as well as several eco-friendly accessories.

Environment:

Committed to operating in a responsible and ethical manner, Ridge strives to use all-natural, renewable and biodegradable fabric and materials whenever possible. All of our wool comes from non-mulesed sheep and is sustainably sourced from certified humane sheep farmers in Australia and New Zealand. 

Every year, Ridge donates a portion of its sales to environmental nonprofits through its partnership with 1% For the Planet - a global movement of companies donating at least 1% of annual sales to sustainability initiatives. Ridge also received Green Business Certification in 2019.

Contact:  

Ridge Apparel, Inc. 

4 Alpine Circle

P.O. Box 1959 Mammoth Lakes, CA  93546

Phone: 1-760-914-2008

Email: info@ridgemerino.com

Internet:

www.ridgemerino.com

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