Italian technical apparel brand from the Dolomites known for high-performance, lightweight gear for climbing and ski mountaineering.
ORIGIN
Italy
PRICE TIER
premium
Born in 2007 at the foot of the Italian Dolomites, Karpos is a technical outdoor apparel brand with deep roots in mountain sports. It was founded by Giordano Cremonese as a specialized offshoot of Manifattura Valcismon, the parent company of renowned cycling brands Sportful and Castelli, leveraging decades of experience in performance fabrics and athletic wear. The brand’s identity is shaped by its alpine origins, with a design philosophy centered on creating lightweight, functional, and durable clothing for demanding activities like mountaineering, trail running, ski touring, and climbing.