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Patagonia

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StyleGorpcore / OutdoorWorkwear / HeritageStreetwear
Known forOutdoor & technicalJacketsOuterwear
Origin · Ventura, United StatesMade in · China & USAFounded · 1973

Patagonia designs outdoor apparel and gear from Ventura, California, where Yvon Chouinard's climbing-hardware business became a clothing company in 1973. Core products include Better Sweater and Synchilla fleeces, Nano Puff and Down Sweater insulation, Baggies shorts, and the Worn Wear repair-and-resale program. Since 2022 the Chouinard family's stake has sat with the Patagonia Purpose Trust and the nonprofit Holdfast Collective, which direct profits to environmental causes. CEO Ryan Gellert reported $1.47 billion in sales for the fiscal year ended April 2025, following restructuring and two rounds of layoffs.

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How Patagonia fits
CategoryRunsShapeLengthSize adviceConfidence
Hoodies & sweatshirtstrue to sizeregular to relaxed; hoodies and fleece pullovers like the Better Sweater sit fairly straight and roomyregular body length with generous sleevesStick with your usual size; only size up if you want to layer a shell over a thick fleece.high
Shirts & overshirtsslightly largeregular fit flannels and workshirts with a full chest and armholeregular to long, usually long enough to stay tuckedConsider sizing down if you prefer a tailored shirt, otherwise take your normal size.medium
Trousers & pantsslightly largerelaxed to regular through the seat and thigh on hiking and work pantsregular inseams; many models come in short/long optionsOrder your measured waist and expect a comfortable, non-slim leg.medium
Jeans & denimtrue to sizestraight to slim-straight performance denim with some stretchregular, with multiple inseam lengths offeredTake your usual waist; the stretch denim tends to relax a little with wear.low
Jacketstrue to sizeregular fit designed for layering; alpine and trim-fit shells run closer to the bodyregular to slightly long hem with articulated, longer sleevesStay true to size for layering room, or size down in regular-fit shells if you wear them over just a tee.high
T-shirts & graphic teesslightly largeboxy through the chest and shoulders on cotton tees; Capilene technical tees are noticeably slimmerregular, occasionally reported as slightly short relative to widthSize down if you want a fitted tee, or stay true to size for a relaxed, boxy look.medium
Does Patagonia run big or small?

Patagonia fits slightly large. Take your usual size if you plan to layer, but consider sizing down if you want a trim, modern silhouette. Most shoppers find Patagonia broadly true to size but cut with extra room, so slim builds often report a roomier-than-expected fit unless they size down.

How does Patagonia fit?

Most shoppers find Patagonia broadly true to size but cut with extra room, so slim builds often report a roomier-than-expected fit unless they size down. Overall shape: generally relaxed, American-cut with room through the chest and waist; performance/alpine pieces are trimmer.

How do Patagonia hoodies & sweatshirts fit?

Patagonia hoodies & sweatshirts fits true to size. Stick with your usual size; only size up if you want to layer a shell over a thick fleece. Shape: regular to relaxed; hoodies and fleece pullovers like the Better Sweater sit fairly straight and roomy.

How do Patagonia shirts & overshirts fit?

Patagonia shirts & overshirts fits slightly large. Consider sizing down if you prefer a tailored shirt, otherwise take your normal size. Shape: regular fit flannels and workshirts with a full chest and armhole.

How do Patagonia trousers & pants fit?

Patagonia trousers & pants fits slightly large. Order your measured waist and expect a comfortable, non-slim leg. Shape: relaxed to regular through the seat and thigh on hiking and work pants.

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