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Arc'teryx

Vancouver-area technical-outerwear maker named after Archaeopteryx. The bird-skeleton emblem and bold all-caps wordmark are the constant tag markers.

Arc'teryx label
Origin
Canada
Founded
1989
Category
Outdoor & Heritage
Documented eras
3
Label timeline

How Arc'teryx labels evolved over time. Match the markers below against the tag in hand to place a garment in its era.

  1. 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.

    Multi-Language Black Tags label
    • 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.

  2. 2000–2009

    Navy/Grey Detail Tags

    Varied backgrounds — navy and grey — with the logo in white, comprehensive multi-language care instructions on separate tags.

    Navy/Grey Detail Tags label
    • 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.

  3. 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.

    Screen-Printed Spec Tags label
    • 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.

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