Chrome Industries
United States
Chrome Industries is a US maker of messenger bags, backpacks and utility cycling apparel and footwear. It is headquartered in Portland, Oregon, after earlier bases in Colorado and San Francisco.
| Headquarters | Portland, Oregon, United States |
|---|---|
| Earlier bases | Boulder, Denver, San Francisco |
| Core products | Messenger bags and backpacks |
| Also makes | Utility cycling apparel and footwear |
What is Chrome Industries?
Chrome Industries is a US bag and apparel brand. A public reference article says the company established a reputation in Boulder, Colorado in 1995, and began by building bags in a garage in Colorado. The page carries a notice that it may have been written or edited with undisclosed payments, so its details should be checked against company sources.
History
According to the same article, the company spent several years in Denver and moved to San Francisco in 2002. It relocated its headquarters to Portland, Oregon in June 2017.
Products and positioning
Chrome Industries makes messenger bags, backpacks, sling bags and travel bags. It also sells utility cycling apparel, including a Merino wool hoodie, and utility cycling footwear such as the Kursk street shoe. Its bags are stocked by cycling and outdoor retailers such as Jenson USA.
Why it matters
The brand is widely associated with urban cycling and the messenger bag, a category that crossed from courier gear into everyday fashion.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Chrome Industries from?
Chrome Industries is a US brand. It built its reputation in Boulder, Colorado, and is now headquartered in Portland, Oregon.
What does Chrome Industries sell?
It sells messenger bags, backpacks, sling and travel bags, plus utility cycling apparel and footwear.