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Are all Gamma MX's made in China?
By gcsteidl2211008
Ranked #3731 - Men's Softshell Jackets
May 9, 2009
Are all Gamma MX's made in China?
View Details: Arc'teryx Gamma MX Jacket - Men's
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Josh
Ranked #709 - Men's Softshell Jackets
July 9, 2009
I have beat my "made in China" gamma mx pretty bad and it is solid-no signs of damage or major wear. I wouldn't think twice about buying arc gear. I have a bunch and all seems to be built with very high standards. Plus, you have a good manufacturer warranty and of course BCs killer guarantee.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By catiecoo
Ranked #2307 - Men's Softshell Jackets
May 11, 2009
Just because something is made in China doesn't mean it's not made with high quality. Yes there are many profit-oriented manufacturers there that make low quality crap, but that doesn't mean that every item that's exported out of China is bad. For example, Nau, a Portland, OR based sustainable outdoor lifestyle brand has the following to say about their reason to outsource some of their production to China: "Widespread public opinion still contends that a company's decision to source and manufacture goods in Asia-and more specifically in China-is solely based on a desire for cheap labor. The truth, though, is often much more complicated and nuanced. Not only have Asian manufacturers become the experts in working with the most modern textiles and technologies, but they also produce some of the highest quality workmanship at competitive prices. Combine those factors with recent improvements in workers' conditions and the use of third party monitoring of social and environmental conditions, and it becomes clear that there is room for new perceptions of offshore manufacturing." (http://www.nau.com/about-us/grey-matters/global-sourcing.html) I'm not affiliated with Nau, but I think they really raise a good point, that it's more important to ask questions such as whether Arc'Teryx has been willing to develop relationship with their Chinese manufacturer there to ensure high quality, and whether your garment is made with a social conscience, rather than simply, is it made in china.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Mike Traslin
Ranked #23 - Men's Jackets
May 9, 2009
Yes! I am sure it is still good quality! I grew up in north vancouver where it all started and still is located! It was cool when I had friends working various jobs from sweeper to working the sewing machine and most all the workers I KNEW WERE CLIMBERS,MOUNTAIN BIKERS,SKIERS EXCETRA OUTDOOR TYPES!
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
By Benjamin Herndon
Ranked #201 - Men's Softshell Jackets
May 9, 2009
As of 2008, yes. Many items in the arc'teryx line got the outsource boot to Asia.
Helpful Votes: 0 Yes
Tech Specs:
- Material:
- Polartec Powershield Lightweight
- Lining:
- Schoeller Dynamic
- Core Venting:
- No
- Pockets:
- 2 Chest, 2 hand, 1 sleeve
- Hood:
- No
- Removable Hood:
- N/A
- Zip-in Compatibility:
- No
- Recommended Use:
- Mountaineering, ice climbing, and skiing
- Weight:
- 18oz, 515g
- Warranty:
- Lifetime
- Country of Origin:
- China
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