GoLite


GoLite® is an apparel company that has recently relaunched under new ownership. Humanitarian and environmental initiatives are a key part of the new ownership. The brand has already 14,000 uniforms to help health care workers in Uganda and Guatemala using company fabric resources. The new sustainable clothing collection combines outdoor performance and athletic functionality. One signature product, the has won several outdoor industry awards including a Backpackers Editor's Choice Green Award, and Outdoor Industry Innovation Award and a 2019 Best of Outdoor Retailer Award. GoLite is headquartered in Seattle, WA.

History

In 1998 GoLite was founded by Kim and Demetri "Coup" Coupounas as an outdoor equipment and clothing manufacturer based in Boulder, Colorado.
During its 16-year run, GoLite was viewed as a market disruptor and innovator in the outdoor industry in terms of technical performance, channel distribution, and sustainable business practice. GoLite was widely viewed as the spark and driving force behind the ultralight backpacking movement and the overall shift towards lighter gear from other outdoor manufacturers that occurred in the decade after GoLite was founded.
GoLite designed and manufactured light and ultra-light clothing, footwear, backpacks, tents, sleeping bags, hydration packs, and accessories. GoLite products were and are used for backpacking, hiking, thru-hiking, adventure racing, trail running, mountaineering, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, adventure travel, and alpinism. GoLite products were sold in retail shops in 23 countries and in over 20 wholly owned retail stores in the United States.
In 2008, GoLite became one of the first Certified B Corporations in the world - and the first outdoor brand. In 2010, GoLite became one of a handful of global brands to release a rated at the A+ verification level by the Global Reporting Initiative.
In October 2014, GoLite filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization.
In May 2018, GoLite relaunched under new ownership.