News from the Northwoods

Why "Made in USA" Is the Future of Sustainable Outdoor Gear If you love spending time in nature, you are likely hyper-aware of your environmental footprint. As outdoor enthusiasts, we hike the trai...

When choosing outdoor gear, you’ll often see labels like “water-resistant” or “waterproof.” While they sound similar, the difference between the two is critical, especially in winter. At Wintergree...

Why Merino Wool? The Benefits of Nature’s Technical Fabric At Wintergreen Northern Wear, we make gear for a life lived outdoors. Yes, we enjoy using and seeing our clothing around our home on th...

In the world of outdoor gear, features come and go. One that’s gained popularity in recent years is the underarm zipper, often called a “pit zip,” designed for added ventilation. At Wintergreen Nor...

When people think of Wintergreen Northern Wear, they often picture the deep woods of Ely, the frozen expanse of the Boundary Waters, or expeditions to the literal ends of the earth. And they’d be r...

When you pull on a piece of Wintergreen gear, you’re feeling the result of an intentional recipe of materials and hand-crafted processes. Combining world-class textiles with our single-technician s...

To our Wintergreen community, Happy New Year! As we step into 2026, I’ve been taking a moment to reflect on the journey we’ve shared over the past four years. Since 2021, we’ve grown in many ways a...

If you’ve worn our gear on a dogsled trail, a snowy hike, or just around town, you’ve felt the difference that high-quality clothing makes. And if you’ve ever wondered how your Wintergreen garments...

At Wintergreen Northern Wear, every stitch tells a story. Since 1989, we’ve been handcrafting clothing in Ely, Minnesota, designing, cutting, sewing, inspecting, and selling under one roof. In an e...