Named for the coldest, most unforgiving side of a mountain, The North Face has pushed the limits of possible. Founded in 1966, The North Face mission statement has remained the same: Provide the best gear for our athletes and the modern day explorer, support the preservation of the outdoors, and inspire a global movement of exploration. The North Face designs high-performance climbing and backpacking equipment, apparel, and footwear. WIth their industry leading technologies the North Face has made significant breakthroughs in the outdoor apparel industry. It launched two game changing product lines - Thermoball and Fuseform. Thermoball introduced synthetic insulation mimicking the capability of down. Fuseform revolutionized the manufacturing space as it changed the way technical apparel is produced. ThermoBall Collection features ThermoBall insulation technology. The North Face thermal apparel uses natural and synthetic insulation to retain heat in cold weather.