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Janska Clothing www.janska.com
CONTENT Mission Leadership Design/Collections Fleece Collection All Weather Wear Collection Colorado Collection Reversible Fleece Collection Yin Yang Collection Who is Janska What does Janska mean Media Jane Pauley New York Times/Story Exchange Respectful Revolution What Sets Janska Apart Who is our customer Contact us
MISSION Janska’s mission is to provide comfort to millions of people everyday
JAN ERICKSON
Founder, Owner and President of Janska LLC Jan Erickson had a dream—literally, a dream—that changed her life and the lives of others. As a caregiver, Erickson watched with compassion as those with limited mobility struggled just to dress. One night, she dreamt of a jacket that was easy to get on and off, fashionable, and utterly comfortable. With little sewing and no design experience (but plenty of tenacity and determination), Erickson created that jacket. In 2003, drawing on her diverse management and leadership skills, Erickson established Janska Clothing That Comforts, a unique company that combines caring for people with comfortable fashion. Erickson’s humble dream to comfort a friend with a special jacket blossomed quickly into a thriving fashion label known for its universal style and quality. Jan Erickson was named the SBA’s 2014 Colorado Small Business Person of the Year, the 2014 Accolades Business Leader of the Year by the Southern Colorado Women’s Chamber and Janska was one of the Colorado Companies to Watch in 2013. Janska is a United States manufacturer of outerwear and accessories. The flattering designs feature fashionable style, versatility and elegant fabrics in energizing colors. Janska is not only committed to sustainability, excellence, stewardship and integrity, but sews love and care into every garment, which contributes to a person’s physical, social and emotional well being. For more information, please visit www.janska.com.
JON C. THOMAS
Vice President and CFO of Janska LLC Jon C. Thomas, Vice President of Janska LLC, was a successful attorney for over 30 years. He sold his thriving law practice in 2002 and retired to pursue his passion—fly fishing. Then his wife, Jan Erickson, had a dream that changed his life. In 2003, she created a line of clothing dedicated to style, comfort, and quality. Initially recruited to do research for the line, Thomas is now involved in virtually every facet of the business to increase its efficiency, sustainability, and productivity. The company is committed to continuous improvement, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. “But our ultimate goal,” explains Thomas, “is for millions of people to be comforted every day by Janska.” Obviously hurtling toward that goal, the flourishing label can be found in more than 1000 fashion boutiques across the U.S. and Canada.
DESIGN
The Collections
FLEECE Collection
Janska’s fleece collection offers an array of versatile and stylish coats and accessories that are lightweight, warm and comfortable. Available in energizing and coordinating colors. Easy care. Sewn in the USA.
FLEECE Collection
Janska’s fleece collection offers an array of versatile and stylish coats and accessories that are lightweight, warm and comfortable. Available in energizing and coordinating colors. Easy care. Sewn in the USA.
ALL WEATHER WEAR Collection
Colorful all-season garments are travel-ready, elegant, yet practical making this collection great for everyday. Easy care with durable water repellency. Sewn in the USA.
ALL WEATHER WEAR Collection
These new styles are available Spring 2015
COLORADO Collection
Easy draped shapes with unique details and closures encourage you to ‘come out and play.’ Easy care. Sewn in the USA.
REVERSIBLE FLEECE Collection
This collection is versatile with two coats in one, functional and created with cutting edge style lines. Offers a variety of unique and beautiful styles with color reversing to black. Easy care. Sewn in the USA.
YIN YANG Collection
This collection features bold, sophisticated jackets that can bedeck for evening or adorn for day. A mix of two available patterns that work well together featuring black piping that accentuates the beautifully designed style lines. Easy care. Sewn in the USA.
Who is Janska? Janska is a United States manufacturer of outerwear and accessories, and a unique company that combines caring for people with comfortable fashion. The flattering designs feature fashionable style, versatility and elegant fabrics in energizing colors. Janska is not only committed to sustainability, excellence, stewardship and integrity, but sews love and care into every garment, which contributes to a person’s physical, social and emotional well being.
Look Good. Feel Good.
A DREAM & A SKETCH COMING THROUGH JAN
What does Janska mean? To Jan, the ‘ska’ added to her name means ‘coming through Jan.’ This is a way to give credit to the dream that inspired the creation of Janska.
MEDIA
Your Life Calling with Jane Pauley
Jan Erickson’s dream as featured in the
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Janska’s commitment to “Made in USA” by Respectful Revolution
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What Sets Janska Apart? • Janska was inspired by a dream for the purpose of serving others • Made in the USA • 5 beautiful collections that offer variety, elegance and energizing colors • Janska sews love and care into every garment • Classic design that fits women ages 30+ • Elegant fabrics that provide warmth and comfort • Easy care. Garments are machine washable • Items are conveniently sold online • National distribution in specialty boutiques and catalogs • Team of experienced and inspired employees
Made in the USA
Janska’s Boutique Customer Janska sells to over 1000 fashion boutiques, gift stores, galleries and other unique shops that value strong relationships with their retail customers. These stores are often owned by local business women and men whose stores contribute to the local economy. This retail customer is stylish and fashion-forward yet appreciates the ease & comfort that Janska garments provide for their busy lifestyle.
Janska’s Retail Customer Janska also provides a web portal to customers throughout the US who wish to order merchandise from the comfort of their home or who do not have access to a boutique that offers Janska.
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Contact Us • 2255 Reliable Circle Colorado Springs, Colorado 80906 • Toll Free 866.452.6752 • Fax 719.634.2468 • www.janska.com • info@janska.com
Janska Clothing www.janska.com