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native, the company has built a reputation for making down-filled jackets, fleece and outerwear.

History

Since Penfield's inception in 1975, the brand quickly became a staple for many Americans in the 1980s. Penfield have extended their business beyond outdoor channels and into a broad range of retail channels, including retailers such as Barneys, Saks and a number of independent stores around the world. The brand has a long history of special collaborations and

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development. The Cape Heights factory that used to produce Penfield products has produced down-filled garments for

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References

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External links

Official Penfield website
Outdoor clothing brands Clothing brands of the United States Manufacturing companies based in Massachusetts American companies established in 1975 Clothing companies established in 1975 1975 establishments in Massachusetts