Draft:Point6

Point6 is an American clothing company. Founded in 2008 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado by Peter Duke and Patty Duke (founders of Smartwool), Point6 is a family-owned company that sells products mainly online. Most recently, Point6 was named to lists of Best Ski Socks of 2023 and Best Hiking Socks for 2024.

Overview
The company makes socks and apparel primarily from merino wool imported from New Zealand and a compact spinning process that remove air from between the merino fibers, creating a soft and durable yarn.

The history of Point6 goes back to 1986, when Patty and Peter Duke began making hats and socks for their friends. In 1994, the husband-and-wife team introduced merino wool to the world as founders of Smartwool. In 2003, the Dukes sold their interest in Smartwool to RAF Industries. Five years later upon the expiration of the couple's non-compete agreement, the Dukes founded Point6.

Point6's products have been featured in numerous publications for their comfort, durability and performance: OutdoorLife (2024), CNN (2023), Steamboat Magazine (2023 ), Thrillist (2023 ) Gear Junky (2020 ), 5280 Magazine (2023, 2019 ), Men's Journal (2023 ).

Point6 has partnerships in place with and donates a portion of its proceeds to the Appalachian Trail Conservancy, Continental Divide Coalition, Friends of the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (FoCAIC), National Forest Foundation and other regional and national organizations.