Filson
American heritage outdoor gear. Seattle, Washington.
Status: Watchlist
- Founded
- 1897
- HQ
- USA
- Manufacturing
- USA,Various
- Ownership type
- PE-owned
- Parent
- Bedrock Manufacturing
- Acquired
- 2012
Ownership
Acquired by Bedrock Manufacturing (same holding company as Shinola) in 2012. Some US manufacturing retained; other lines produced abroad. Quality reputation has declined per longtime customers.
Why Watchlist
Classic heritage-brand PE acquisition pattern. Retail expansion and brand licensing have accompanied reports of quality inconsistency.