Brand · Germany

Adidas Terrex

Adidas's outdoor line, combining licensed laminates with sport-derived cuts.

Founded 1949Last verified 2026-10-19

Background

Adidas was founded on 18 August 1949 in Herzogenaurach, Germany, by Adi Dassler; TERREX is its outdoor line, and a separate TERREX launch year is not published in the official history.

What to check before buying

Editorial buying guidance, not a brand rating

Check that the exact garment is a waterproof shell rather than a wind-resistant or water-repellent layer. Then compare seam construction, hood coverage, ventilation and room for additional layers. Clothing designed for different activities can share similar styling while offering different levels of weather protection.

For the general method, see how to choose a waterproof jacket and waterproof ratings explained.

Brand facts

Published company information

Country of origin
Germany
Founded
1949
Price range
Entry to mid
Jacket families
Multi, Xperior, Xploric
Warranty
Reviewed European policy: products purchased within the last two years are eligible for a return authorisation for assessment, with wear, misuse and negligence excluded. The exact US scope and duration could not be verified from the accessible official documentation.
Repair programme
No general consumer TERREX jacket repair programme is published in the verified material; care guidance is published but is not a repair warranty.
Sustainability
One verified product page states the DWR finish and membrane are made without intentionally added PFAS — a product-specific, intentional-addition claim, not a range-wide one.

WaterproofJacket.com assessment

Our editorial view of the brand

Strengths

  • CLIMAPROOF, RAIN.RDY and GORE-TEX options across a wide price spread
  • Some product pages state both DWR and membrane are made without intentionally added PFAS

Weaknesses

  • Family names include non-waterproof garments — check each product's specification
  • A general consumer jacket repair programme is not published

Sources