History
Hand-in-hand with Skiing for Approximately 50 Years –
1950-

GOLDWIN started its page of history in 1950 from a small knit fabric factory, Tsuzawa Knit Fabric
Factory, in Oyabe City in Toyama Prefecture.
We became a pure sporting goods manufacturer and launched our original brand, GOLDWIN production
from 1958.
1960-

During the 1960’s, Japanese ski apparels were still in the development stage.
GOLDWIN applied the knitting technology acquired in the knit fabric manufacturing and developed
ski sweaters with high functionality and sophisticated design.
The innovative ski sweaters became the symbolic look on the slopes and attracted people’s
attraction as the new fashion back them
1964-

Having the technical cooperation with overseas manufacturers, we were able to apply draping
technique which fits the body line and create sophisticated designs of functional elegance to our
products.
GOLDWIN’s ski sweaters are popular in overseas.
Along with the progress of ski gears, we have been developing skiwear.
1987-

Since 1987, GOLDWIN had been an official uniform supplier of Swedish National Team, one of the leading ski team in Europe, and feedbacks from such top athletes added much value to Goldwin’s manufacturing.
2016-

GOLDWIN debut its LIFESTYLE collection in Fall/Winter 2016.
“City life with weekend getaway into the nature…”
Originated in ski, GOLDWIN embeds its brand identity in simplest form to its products.
Versatility, practicality, material, technicality and sleek style are sophistically catered to
those who seek uniqueness and quality in life.
2017-

GOLDWIN is an official sponsor of British Alpine Ski National Team as well as British Alpine Skier, Dave Ryding, since 2017. Through such sponsorships, GOLDWIN continues to thrive polishing its development to provide the highest quality products for athletes competing at the top.
2018-

In 2018, we have renewed our brand logo to strive for developing more attractive products and proposing our values as the new GOLDWIN by mainly focusing on skiing as our brand core even now and then. The symbol composed of three elements represents dynamism, energy, ski tracks, sense of speed and silhouette of mountain and nature.
2019-

Goldwin debuted its outdoor and athletic collections as well as C3fit collection, a line of compression gear in 2019. Because Goldwin is a brand that actively connects outdoor and city life, the brand combines technical aspects of apparel with a distinct fashion sensibility. The resulting apparel can withstand the toughest outdoor conditions while still looking great in urban environments.