Ansilta

What Ansilta does

Ansilta (legal entity CORDON ANDINO S.A.) is an Argentine manufacturer of technical outdoor apparel, founded in 1980 and headquartered in San Juan, Argentina, with 251–500 employees. The company designs, produces, and distributes high-performance mountain clothing, footwear, and equipment for men, women, and children, organized around a 3-layer system (base layer, insulation, shell). Its product portfolio spans jackets, anoraks, pants, base/mid layers, sleeping bags, and accessories, and includes an authorized-distribution business for international brands such as Scarpa (footwear), Deuter (backpacks), Bridgedale (socks), Simms (fishing gear), and TrekMates (accessories).

Ansilta's core technology stack relies on premium third-party material platforms rather than in-house chemistry: it is the only GORE-TEX licensee in all of Latin America, giving it exclusive regional access to GORE-TEX Pro, GORE-TEX Infinium/Windstopper, and PFCec-free Bluesign-approved DWR coatings. Additional material partnerships include Pertex (Quantum/Quantum Pro shell fabrics), Polartec (Power Grid, Power Stretch, Thermal Pro, Wind Pro), Allied Feather & Down (800–850 FP goose down), Primaloft (synthetic insulation), Pontetorto, Recco (passive avalanche reflector), and Dyneema. Flagship products include the Aconcagua 4 expedition jacket (4th iteration, GORE-TEX 3C Pro Shell with Micro Grid), the Piuquen 4 Pertex 800FP urban down jacket, the Antartida 4 Windstopper 850FP down jacket, and the Avant Plus GORE-TEX Pro ski line. Customer feedback is incorporated iteratively, as evidenced by version-to-version refinements.

The business model is primarily direct-to-consumer e-commerce (Shopify-based ansilta.com) supplemented by a network of physical "Puntos de Venta" retail points in Argentina, plus international shipping. Revenue is generated through one-time unit sales at premium price points (technical jackets ARS 150,000–940,300; Scarpa footwear ARS 390,000–2,450,000; fleece pieces from ARS 150,000), with 3- and 6-month interest-free installment plans, free shipping over ARS 120,000, and a "Puntos Andes" loyalty points program. The company is privately held with no disclosed parent, venture, or institutional backing, and serves segmented end-markets including mountaineers, skiers, trekkers, climbers, trail runners, and urban outdoor consumers.

Name

Ansilta

Legal name

CORDON ANDINO S.A.

Website

https://ansilta.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Ansilta is an Argentine technical outdoor apparel manufacturer (founded 1980, San Juan) producing premium mountain clothing, footwear, and equipment for men, women, and children. As the only GORE-TEX licensee in Latin America, it serves mountaineers, skiers, trekkers, and urban consumers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Technical Outdoor Apparel

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers (45811), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (3159)

SIC

Women's, Misses', And Juniors Outerwear (2330), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Retail-Apparel & Accessory Stores (5600), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Outerwear & Cold-Weather Apparel Manufacturers (CRAAAAAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Outdoor Clothing & Footwear Retail (Camping/Hiking/Climbing) (CRAMAMAK), Outdoor Travel Gear (Duffels, Packs, Dry Bags) Retail (CRAMAAAI)

Keywords

• Technical outdoor apparel
• Mountaineering clothing
• GORE-TEX jackets
• Ski and snowboard gear
• Trekking and hiking apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

San Juan

HQ country

Argentina

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Technical Apparel Sales: One-time purchase model for technical outdoor clothing including jackets, pants, vests, and layering pieces. Products are sold at fixed prices with occasional promotional discounts. Installment payment options available (3-6 interest-free payments).
2. Footwear and Equipment Distribution: Sale of allied brands including Scarpa footwear, Deuter backpacks, Bridgedale socks, Simms fishing gear, and TrekMates accessories. Ansilta acts as authorized distributor for these international outdoor brands.
3. Loyalty Program: Puntos Andes loyalty program rewards customers with points for purchases that can be redeemed for discounts on future orders.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Ansilta designs, manufactures, and sells technical outdoor apparel — jackets, anoraks, pants, base layers, mid-layers, vests, and sleeping bags — for mountaineering, skiing, trekking, climbing, running, and urban use, organized around a 3-layer clothing system. The company also distributes allied international brands such as Scarpa footwear and Deuter backpacks through its Argentine retail and e-commerce channels.

Product overview

Ansilta is an Argentine outdoor technical clothing manufacturer offering a comprehensive product portfolio organized around a layering system. The company sells its own branded apparel including jackets (camperas), anoraks, pants, base layers, mid layers (fleece/insulation), sleeping bags, and accessories across Men's, Women's, and Children's categories. Their product ecosystem includes branded allied products such as Scarpa footwear and Deuter backpacks. The portfolio is differentiated by activity focus (mountaineering, skiing, trekking, climbing, cycling, fishing, nautical, running, and urban travel) and technology platforms (Gore-Tex, Gore-Tex Infinium/Windstopper, Polartec, Pertex, Primaloft, Pontetorto, Allied Down/Duvet, and Recco). Key product lines include the Aconcagua expedition series, Piuquen down jackets, Avant ski collection, and specialized garments for various outdoor activities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Campera Aconcagua 4 Gore-Tex 3C Pro Expedición (Men) 4th-edition expedition-grade men's jacket that is 100% waterproof and windproof with high breathability and low weight, featuring GORE-TEX 3C PRO SHELL with MICRO GRID technology for improved internal abrasion resistance. Designed for mountaineers, expedition climbers, and crossing users needing extreme weather protection.
• Campera Piuquen 4 Pertex Plumón 800FP Urbano (Men) Lightweight men's down jacket combining Pertex Quantum ultralight shell fabric with 800 Fill Power Allied goose down (152 g fill), DWR water-repellent finish, and a refined urban silhouette. Built for mountain activities and city wear.
• Campera Avant Plus Gore-Tex Pro (Men) Men's ski jacket that is an evolution of the Avant model, offering maximum comfort combined with GORE-TEX Pro protection for ski and outdoor activities.
• Anorak Sacha 2 Gore-Tex (Men) Ski-specific men's anorak using Gore-Tex technology to provide waterproof and breathable protection for winter sports use.
• Campera Antártida 4 Windstopper 850 FP (Men) High-performance men's down jacket combining Windstopper membrane technology with 850 Fill Power Allied goose down for extreme cold-weather protection.
• Pantalón Avant 4 Gore-Tex Pro (Men) Men's technical ski pants built with Gore-Tex Pro 3-layer construction for waterproof and breathable protection on snow.
• Camiseta Neyün 2 Polartec Power Grid (Men) Men's first-layer technical t-shirt using Polartec Power Grid technology for moisture management and thermal regulation during outdoor activity.
• Buzo Ergo 3 Polartec Power Stretch (Men) Men's versatile mid-layer fleece using Polartec Power Stretch Pro fabric for stretch, breathability, and insulation during outdoor activities.
• Bolsa de Dormir Antártida 2 Pertex 850 FP Unisex premium sleeping bag with PERTEX Quantum Pro shell fabric and 850 Fill Power goose down fill for use in extreme expedition conditions.
• Bota Scarpa Mescalito TRK GTX (Men) Men's hiking boot distributed by Ansilta in Argentina, designed for long walks and demanding conditions with Gore-Tex waterproof lining, Perwanger leather upper, and Vibram XS Trek EVO outsole for grip on varied terrain.
• Mochila Deuter Freerider 30 (Ski Backpack) 30-liter men's ski backpack from Deuter distributed by Ansilta in Argentina, featuring specialized compartments for ski equipment and other technical features.

Quantifiable outcome

• 800 Fill Power goose down insulation provides exceptional warmth-to-weight ratio for expedition-grade jackets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature5 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and support.

• GORE-TEXcoreTechnology or IntegrationExclusive licensing partnership making Ansilta the only GORE-TEX licensee in all of Latin America. This partnership grants access to proprietary membrane technology including GORE-TEX Pro, GORE-TEX Infinium, and Windstopper for waterproof, windproof, and breathable technical apparel.
• PertexcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartnership for ultralight, wind-resistant shell fabrics including Pertex Quantum and Pertex Quantum Pro. Used in down jackets and lightweight insulation pieces for exceptional warmth-to-weight ratios.
• PolarteccoreTechnology or IntegrationLicense to use Polartec thermal fabrics including Polartec Power Grid, Polartec Power Stretch, Polartec Thermal Pro, and Polartec Wind Pro for mid-layer insulation and base layer moisture management.
• Allied Feather and DowncoreTechnology or IntegrationSupplier of premium 800 Fill Power goose down insulation with 90/10 down-to-feather ratio. Allied Duvet brand down used in expedition-grade jackets like Piuquen and Aconcagua lines.
• PrimaloftcoreTechnology or IntegrationLicense to use Primaloft synthetic insulation in jackets and vests. Primaloft Silver and Gold synthetic fills provide warmth even when wet, used in ski and expedition apparel.
• ReccosupportTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of Recco passive reflector technology in select garments for enhanced avalanche rescue detection capabilities.
• ScarpacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and distributor of Scarpa mountaineering and trekking footwear in Argentina. Products include Mescalito TRK GTX, Maestrale RS, Ribelle HD, Rush TRK GTX, and Phantom 8000 expedition boots.
• DeutercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer and distributor of Deuter backpacks and hiking equipment in Argentina. Products include Freerider 30 ski pack, Guide 44+8 trekking pack, and Aircontact Core 70+10 expedition pack.
• BridgedalesupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Bridgedale technical socks for hiking and outdoor activities.
• SimmssupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of Simms fishing apparel and gear in Argentina.
• TrekMatessupportChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized dealer of TrekMates outdoor accessories and equipment.
• PontetortosupportTechnology or IntegrationLicense to use Pontetorto Tecnowool and Pontetorto Fleece fabrics in mid-layer garments for insulation and temperature regulation.
• DyneemasupportTechnology or IntegrationIntegration of Dyneema ultra-high-molecular-weight polyethylene fiber in select products for exceptional strength-to-weight ratio in technical equipment.

Scale indicators3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Doite: Chilean outdoor brand with technical apparel, camping, and trekking gear for the Andean market. Comparable regional South American outdoor brand with similar mountaineering/trekking customer base, though focused more on mass-market than premium technical positioning.
• Trango: Argentine outdoor and mountaineering brand offering apparel and equipment for trekking and climbing. Most direct regional competitor to Ansilta within Argentina, sharing the local market focus, though smaller scale and without the exclusive GORE-TEX Latin America license.
• Mont Mountain: Brazilian outdoor brand offering technical apparel, sleeping bags, and equipment for trekking and mountaineering. Comparable regional South American player with similar product mix (down jackets, sleeping bags, shell layers) targeting the same outdoor consumer segments in a neighboring market.

Broad incumbents

• Salomon: French outdoor brand with strong technical apparel, footwear, and ski equipment offerings. Comparable in technical product positioning and Andean/Alpine target segments, particularly relevant given Ansilta distributes Salomon-aligned Scarpa footwear.
• Mammut: Swiss mountaineering brand with strong heritage in technical apparel, climbing gear, and expedition equipment. Directly comparable product range and target customers, particularly in the high-altitude mountaineering segment where Ansilta's Aconcagua line competes.
• Patagonia: US-based outdoor apparel and gear company with strong GORE-TEX and technical apparel offerings. Comparable as a premium technical outdoor brand targeting similar mountaineering, trekking, and ski consumers, though with much larger global scale and broader product portfolio.
• Columbia Sportswear: US outdoor brand with broad technical apparel portfolio including GORE-TEX products and extensive Latin American retail presence. Comparable in product categories (outerwear, layering) and target segments, with stronger mass-market positioning than Ansilta's premium technical focus.
• Mountain Hardwear: US technical outdoor brand specializing in mountaineering, climbing, and ski apparel with GORE-TEX products. Comparable in expedition-grade technical positioning and customer segments, though smaller scale than other US incumbents.
• The North Face: Global premium outdoor brand with extensive technical apparel, footwear, and equipment lines including GORE-TEX products. Directly comparable product portfolio (expedition jackets, down jackets, ski apparel) and target segments (mountaineers, skiers, trekkers), with massive global distribution.
• Arc'teryx: Canadian premium technical outdoor brand known for high-end GORE-TEX shells, down jackets, and climbing apparel. Closest comparable in terms of premium positioning, technical material usage, and expedition-grade product positioning, though with global brand recognition.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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