Brand · United States
Patagonia
A Californian outdoor brand that tests waterproof garments against its own H2No standard and pairs its products with an unusually strong repair operation.
Founded 1973Last verified 2026-09-01
Background
Grew out of Chouinard Equipment's climbing hardware business and moved into clothing in the 1970s. Waterproof shells sit under the H2No Performance Standard, a testing protocol rather than a single membrane.
Brand facts
Published company information
- Country of origin
- United States
- Founded
- 1973
- Price range
- Mid to upper mid
- Jacket families
- Torrentshell, Granite Crest, Triolet, Storm10
- Warranty
- Ironclad Guarantee covering defects, with repair offered as the first remedy.
- Repair programme
- Worn Wear repair service and resale platform.
- Sustainability
- Publishes material and supply-chain information per product and has phased out PFAS-based DWR across its range. Verify per garment.
WaterproofJacket.com assessment
Our editorial view of the brand
Strengths
- Repair and resale infrastructure that extends garment life
- Recycled face fabrics across most of the range
- Consistent, unfussy cuts
Weaknesses
- H2No covers several laminates, so performance varies between garments
- Rarely publishes hydrostatic-head figures
- Fewer alpine-specific features than mountain specialists
Frequently asked questions
What does H2No actually guarantee?
It states that the garment passed Patagonia's internal wet and wash-cycle testing. It does not describe a specific membrane or a published millimetre rating.
Sources
- officialPatagonia official site