Arc'teryx
Vancouver-area technical-outerwear maker named after Archaeopteryx. The bird-skeleton emblem and bold all-caps wordmark are the constant tag markers.
- Origin
- Canada
- Founded
- 1989
- Category
- Outdoor & Heritage
- Documented eras
- 3
How Arc'teryx labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.
1990–1999
Multi-Language Black Tags
Rectangular black tags with bold all-caps 'Arc'teryx' in white, international sizing in multiple languages, emphasis on precision and quality.

- Typically rectangular, with “Arc’teryx” written in bold, all-caps text.
- Features international sizing information, often with measurements in multiple languages.
- Commonly black tags with white logos and text, emphasizing quality and precision.
How to spot it
Black tag with bold all-caps 'Arc'teryx'.
Value signal
Strong; 90s Canadian-made Arc'teryx is sought.
2000–2009
Navy/Grey Detail Tags
Varied backgrounds — navy and grey — with the logo in white, comprehensive multi-language care instructions on separate tags.

- Design remains rectangular but often incorporates additional text and details.
- Introduces a variety of background colors, including navy and grey, with the Arc’teryx logo in white.
- Includes comprehensive care instructions, frequently in multiple languages, often on separate tags.
How to spot it
Navy or grey tag with white Arc'teryx logo.
Value signal
Solid; 2000s Arc'teryx still commands strong resale.
2010–2019
Screen-Printed Spec Tags
Streamlined designs with screen-printed logos on the main tag, fabric-blend and washing-recommendation detail on separate care tags.

- More streamlined designs with fewer details on the main tag itself.
- Often features a simple screen-printed logo with additional sizing and care information.
- Includes detailed care instructions on separate fabric tags, focusing on specific fabric blends and washing recommendations.
How to spot it
Screen-printed Arc'teryx with detailed care tags.
Value signal
Modern; technical pieces hold value well.