page_title: Arc'teryx
section_title: Product lines and namings
hierarchical_section_title: Arc'teryx / Products / Product lines and namings
caption_attribution_description: English: OutDoor 2018
context_page_description: Arc'teryx is a global design company based in North Vancouver, Canada, specializing in technical high-performance apparel, outerwear and equipment.
  The name and logo of Arc'teryx refer to the Archaeopteryx Lithographica, the first reptile to develop the feather for flight. The logo, designed by graphic designer Micheal Hofler, is based on the "Berlin specimen", a fossil of the bird, the most complete skeleton found to date. Arc'teryx is a subsidiary of Amer Sports Corporation, since 2019 owned by the Chinese group Anta Sports, with sister brands Wilson, Atomic, Sports Tracker, Salomon, Precor, Suunto.
  in 2018, Arc’teryx owns and operates over 80 brand stores globally, with these key cities: Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, New York, Seattle, Beijing, Hong Kong, Tokyo, London and have a retail presence in key resorts of Vail, Chamonix, Whistler. Their distribution goes through more than 3,000 retail locations worldwide.
  In British Columbia, Canada, the Global headquarters and design centre are located in North Vancouver, with a local manufacturing facility called ARC’One, located in New Westminster. There are Overseas teams located in Munich, Shanghai and Tokyo.
context_section_description: Arc'teryx product list is over 500 items. Their lifetime warranty covers the reasonable lifespan of each.
  Product collections are activity-based: Ascent for rock climbing and alpinism; Whiteline for skiing and snowboarding; Traverse for hiking and trekking; Endorphin for running; and 24 for technical urban; Essentials are most polyvalent garments and best sales.
  Legacy family products names are made of a Greek letter. The nomenclature usually follows garment names nod to the weather and the impulse activity they are designed to withstand. AR stands for “All-Round”, MX for “Mixed Use”, LT for “Lightweight”, SL for “Super Lightweight.” and FL for "Fast and light".
  Explanation for Alpha SV according to Arc'teryx: Alpha stands for Lightweight, minimalist climbing and alpinism products that protect from alpine environments. and SV means Most durable materials and weather protection, for prolonged exposure to severe conditions..
caption: Arc'teryx clothing
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