Galtsand began in 1986 creating collegiate apparel worn across America. Nearly four decades later, we're bringing that same spirit into a new era of sport, travel, and outdoor living.
Established in 1986 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Galtsand emerged during a defining era of American sportswear, shaped by the rise of collegiate style and everyday athletic dressing. Since 1986, we built our reputation on consistency and long-term trust. Durable fleece. Collegiate apparel. Garments that were worn daily, softened over time, and made without excess. Through long-standing partnerships with institutions including the NCAA and NFL, we became known for reliability.
Today, Galtsand moves in a new direction, shaped by where we come from and where we’re going. Inspired by the landscapes of the Pacific Northwest, we design for adaptability, where shifting conditions and constant movement define a way of living that is resilient, grounded, and connected to the world we live in. This perspective guides how we create garments that move easily between city and outdoors, work and travel, built to be functional, dependable, and long-lasting. Our collections are rooted in classic American sportswear and refined through a modern, global lens, with essentials designed to adapt throughout the day. This is how we define urban outdoor living, a seamless rhythm between environments, where movement feels natural and life is lived with intention, balance, and ease.
Built on these principles, we carry our legacy into new terrain as a global American sportswear brand. Across the United States, Europe, the United Kingdom, and China, we explore what it means to move through the world with purpose. Since the beginning, our core values were shaped by a belief in simplicity, function, and things made to last. That belief continues to guide us as we move forward, creating with intention for wherever our journey leads.
