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THE OLYMPIC ISSUE

i.N.i Cooperative

Products, Places, Personalities

THE OLYMPIC ISSUE

Products, Places, Personalities

Years in Business: 3

24403 East Welches Rd. #104 Welches, OR 97067 i.N.i represents unity and the common bond and relationship that we all share on this planet. A Cooperative is a group of individuals: ambassadors, designers, athletes and friends who collaborate and contribute to the brand’s DNA. The concept behind i.N.i Cooperative has always been to create a lifestylefunctional brand that blends top-notch functionality with our environmental initiative, aimed at youth and the outdoor sports industries. i.N.i was started in the summer of 2011 by an incredible group of talented individuals who wanted to bring lower impact products to the outdoors. The founders of the brand have lived and breathed snow their entire lives, and many left comfortable jobs with other brands in the industry to get involved on the ground level of something new and organic. Our goal is to blend function, comfort and street influenced style into our outerwear. By doing so, we wish to create a premium lifestyle brand that speaks to the Pacific Northwest. Our garments are durable and tough, yet casual enough to wear everyday. Our surrounding environments are what inspire us most. With offices in Los Angeles and Mt. Hood, we frequently get to jump between the busy urban city life and the quiet natural mountains in the Pacific Northwest. This provides us with a unique perspective and balance that inspires everyone in the Cooperative. i.N.i is doing something that no one else is. While other brands have built limited “ECO” pieces into their product line, i.N.i’s entire product offering is focused on just that. By concentrating on the use of organic and recycled textiles in our products, we are able to deliver outerwear that someone can feel good about wearing. We also use advanced manufacturing processes, including the most earth-friendly DWR coating for our outerwear, which control the toxic emissions typically given off during this process. Anyone can make good outerwear, but we are proud to create product with a purpose. Team: Shaun Mckay, Niko Cioffi, Curtis Woodman, Nial Romanek, Chris Rasman, Sammy Spiteri, Colin Langlois, Jeremy Cloutier, Mitch Richmond, Matt Belzile, Colin Spencer, Isao Seki, Jason Dubois, Jeff Hopkins, Jake Rose, Chris Frost

PEAK JACKET

ARCH PANT

MELLOW MARSH

Fully taped 20K shell made from durable three-layer, 59% recycled poly is loaded with features like the chest and armpit Flow-Through Ventilation, waterproof zippers, stashable facemask and a unique dual center front zipper wind baffle. A cinchable hood with goggle clips and powder skirt keeps you stoked in the worst conditions.

Super durable, 20K lightweight shell pant made from 59% Recycled Polyester. In-seam and out-seam vents create FlowThrough Ventilation to keep you cool, waterproof zippers, fully taped seams, elastic Velcro waist cinch, contoured boot cuff and stirrup straps that keep your gators down when you’re hiking through powder.

Made from durable 100% Recycled Poly fabric, this 10K puffy jacket is incredibly agile thanks to less fill in the arms. Equipped with a powder skirt, full zip armpit ventilation, cinchable hood and thumb loop cuffs, you can rock it all day solo or wear under the Peak Jacket when the elements get gnar.

MSRP: $279.99

$229.99

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January 2014 Volume 10 Issue 4

“By concentrating on the use of organic and recycled textiles in our products, we are able to deliver outerwear that someone can feel good about wearing.”

MSRP: $219.99

Facebook: inicooperative / Instagram: @inicooperative

Curtis Woodman / photo: Drew Smalley / California SNOWBOARD MAGAZINE

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