Founded in 1978 in Boulder, Colorado, Spyder is a global outdoor sportswear brand known for enhancing the ski experience. Offering technical ski, fitness, swim, and lifestyle apparel, Spyder caters to men, women, and children. The brand is widely available in department stores and specialty retailers across North America, Europe, the Middle East, South Korea, and China.
Spyder’s journey began in 1978 when founder David Jacobs created the first-ever padded race sweater, revolutionizing race apparel. Over the years, Spyder continued to innovate, introducing the first speed suit in 1986. The brand gained prominence in alpine ski apparel and outerwear, leading to partnerships with renowned ski teams like the U.S. Ski Team. Despite facing challenges like the ban of Speedwyre by the FIS, Spyder persevered and expanded its influence into freeskiing, launching Team Venom in 2000. With a vision to make outdoor enjoyment accessible to everyone, Spyder remains a symbol of advanced technical composition and style in the world of sportswear.