Prana (brand)

Last updated
prAna
Type Subsidiary
IndustryClothing
Founded1992;31 years ago (1992) in Carlsbad, California, US
Founder
  • Beaver Theodosakis
  • Pam Theodosakis
HeadquartersCarlsbad, California, US
ProductsActivewear
RevenueUS$157.0 million (2018) [1]
Parent Columbia Sportswear
Website prana.com

Prana (stylized as prAna) is an American clothing company based in Carlsbad, California. Prana is a subsidiary of Columbia Sportswear.

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History

Prana was started in a garage in Carlsbad, California in 1992 by Beaver and Pam Theodosakis. They wished to make sustainably made clothes and set about sewing the pieces themselves. The company grew and was acquired in 2014 by Columbia Sportswear for $190 million. [2]

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References

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  2. "prAna acquired by Columbia for $190M". San Diego Union-Tribune. 2014-04-30. Retrieved 2020-05-14.