isotoner
Totes Isotoner · United States
isotoner is an American accessories brand best known for gloves and slippers, with roots in the Aris Glove Company founded in 1918. It is part of Totes Isotoner and is based in the Cincinnati area of Ohio.
| Origin | Aris Glove Company, 1918 |
|---|---|
| Founders | Paul Chanut, Larry Stanton |
| Parent company | Totes Isotoner |
| Owners since 2024 | Marquee Brands and Randa Apparel and Accessories |
| Base | Cincinnati area, Ohio |
| Website | isotoner.com |
What is isotoner?
isotoner is a gloves, slippers and cold-weather accessories brand. The name comes from the Aris Glove Company, founded in 1918 by French glovemaker Paul Chanut and American glove reseller Larry Stanton, which developed a stretchable nylon glove with leather coverings and called it ISOTONER.
History
Sara Lee Corporation bought Aris in 1974. In 1997 Aris Isotoner merged with umbrella maker Totes to form Totes Isotoner. The company then passed through several private equity owners, including MidOcean Partners from 2007 and Investcorp with Freeman Spogli from 2014. In June 2024 it was acquired by Marquee Brands and Randa Apparel and Accessories.
Products and positioning
- Men's and women's leather and knit gloves
- Slippers in ballerina, clog, moccasin, scuff and slide styles
- Hats and cold-weather accessories
- Technologies such as smarTouch, smartDri and sleekHeat
Distribution
isotoner sells through department stores and other retailers and directly online, shipping from Cincinnati, Ohio. Sister brands include Totes, Acorn and Manzella.
Why it matters
isotoner is one of the best known accessory names in American department stores, showing how a single product innovation can carry a brand for more than a century.
Frequently asked questions
Who owns isotoner?
isotoner is part of Totes Isotoner, acquired in June 2024 by Marquee Brands and Randa Apparel and Accessories.
What does isotoner sell?
isotoner sells gloves, slippers, hats and other cold-weather accessories for men and women.