Ansilta
Ansilta is an Argentine brand of technical clothing for mountaineering and outdoor sports, based in San Juan. It designs and manufactures apparel for extreme environments, from waterproof shells to insulation layers.
| Founded | 1980 |
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| Headquarters | San Juan, Argentina |
| Operating company | Cordón Andino S.A. |
| Focus | Technical mountain and outdoor apparel |
| Website | ansilta.com |
What is Ansilta?
Ansilta is an Argentine outdoor apparel brand that designs and manufactures technical clothing for mountaineering and other demanding outdoor activities. The operating company, Cordón Andino S.A., is based in San Juan, and the brand describes itself as equipping expeditions since 1980. Its name refers to the Ansilta mountain range, a massif of seven peaks, and to an indigenous people who lived in the area around 2,000 years ago.
Products and positioning
The range covers clothing and gear for mountaineering, skiing, trekking, climbing, running, sailing, cycling and fishing. Garments use performance materials such as Gore-Tex, Windstopper and Polartec, and the company states that it is the only Gore-Tex licensee in Latin America. Waterproof garments can be repaired and heat sealed after sale, and experienced users from different disciplines test products for function, durability and comfort.
- Technical shells, insulation and base layers
- Clothing for mountaineering, ski and trekking
- Production at its own factory in Santa Lucía, San Juan
Distribution
Ansilta sells through its own online store and a network of resellers across Argentina, whom it has brought together at national meetings in San Juan. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certifications and has taken part in Argentina's Sello de Buen Diseño programme since 2013.
Why it matters
With more than four decades of designing and manufacturing technical clothing for extreme environments, Ansilta is one of the most established outdoor apparel makers in South America and an example of local, vertically integrated production in the Argentine clothing industry.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Ansilta from?
Ansilta is from Argentina. The company is based in San Juan, where it also runs its factory.
What does Ansilta make?
Ansilta makes technical clothing and gear for mountaineering, skiing, trekking and other outdoor sports, using materials such as Gore-Tex and Polartec.