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.
Built on four decades of American sportswear and a legacy in collegiate and stadium athletics, Galtsand’s mission is to create lasting everyday apparel that brings together quality, function, and comfort that lives beyond the season. Established in 1986 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Galtsand built its heritage in American collegiate and professional sportswear, producing licensed and custom apparel for more than 50 universities, NCAA collegiate programs, the NFL, the U.S. Army, wildlife and conservation organizations, and other national institutions and organizations within its early history. With decades of experience in licensed apparel, custom printing, embroidery, and performance sportswear, Galtsand creates durable garments for campus, stadium, city, and outdoor life, designed for daily wear and made to pass from one generation to the next.
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. As we approach our fifth decade, we remain committed to creating American sportswear with purpose, character and lasting value. We honor where Galtsand began while continuing to evolve through new ideas, new capabilities and a new generation of people who wear it. Welcome to Galtsand.
