FAQ

1. What is Filson known for?
Filson is known for durable outdoor clothing, bags and gear, especially its Mackinaw Wool and Tin Cloth products.

2. When was Filson founded?
Filson was founded in 1897 in Seattle to outfit prospectors and explorers traveling toward the Alaska Gold Rush.

3. What is Filson Mackinaw Wool?
Mackinaw Wool is a dense wool fabric designed to provide warmth, wind resistance and durability in demanding outdoor conditions.

4. What is Filson Tin Cloth?
Tin Cloth is tightly woven cotton duck canvas treated with wax to provide water resistance and increased resistance to abrasion and punctures.

5. Does Filson make women's clothing?
Yes. Filson offers women's outerwear, clothing, denim and other outdoor-inspired products.

6. Does Filson sell bags?
Yes. Its collection includes backpacks, duffles, totes, briefcases, dry bags and other travel and everyday-carry designs.

7. What is the Filson Cruiser?
The Cruiser is a heritage outdoor garment originally designed for timber cruisers and patented in 1914.

8. Does Filson make hunting and fishing clothing?
Yes. Filson has dedicated hunting and fishing categories as well as rain gear and outdoor base layers.

9. Are Filson products designed for everyday use?
Yes. Many Filson jackets, shirts, bags and accessories are designed for both outdoor activities and everyday work, travel and commuting.

10. What makes Filson different?
Filson emphasizes proven materials, durable construction, utility and long-term use, carrying forward design principles developed over more than a century.