A LEGACY OF INNOVATIONObermeyer has introduced revolutionary product innovations
and the latest imports to the ski industry since the very
beginning, and our innovative spirit continues today. 1947 Dual construction ski boot (soft and warm on the inside,
strong, durable and rigid on the outside)
1948 Down parkas (Using his own goose down comforter)
High-Altitude sun tan lotion 1949 Ski sweaters (imported from Germany)
1951 Pre-shaped ergonomic gloves
1952 Turtleneck & zip turtlenecks
1954 First “Flow” boot (from a viscous liquid “car grease”)
1958 Quilted Parkas (fabric shavings from a textile factory)
1960 Mirrored sunglasses (French precision ground lenses)
1961 Nylon windshirts/Boot fit press
1962 Side-zip warm-up pants
1963 First ski fashion advertisement in SKI magazine
1965 Stretch ski pants utilizing Schoeller fabrics
1966 Double lens goggles
1974 Two-pronged ski brakes
1975 Implementation of waterproof/breathable fabrics
1978 Seam sealing fabrication technology
1982 Obermeyer “I-Grow” Extended Wear Systems
1988 First Goretex® Waterproof/Breathable shell lining
1993 Double seat and knees in pants
2002 Anti-microbial fabrics with wicking properties
2007 Sustainable fabrics with 48% recycled polyester textiles | 
