--- source_url: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhone_Apparel?utm_source=openai" title: Rhone Apparel - Wikipedia mirrored_at: 2026-08-25T13:02:24.681Z host: en.wikipedia.org cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhone_Apparel__q__utm_source_openai" --- > **Original source:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rhone_Apparel?utm_source=openai From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Rhone Founded 2014; 12 years ago Founders Nate Checketts, Carras Holmstead, Casey Edgar, Kyle McClure, Ben Checketts Headquarters One Dock Street, [Stamford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamford,_Connecticut "Stamford, Connecticut") , [United States](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States "United States") Number of locations 21 Website [rhone.com](https://www.rhone.com/) **Rhone** is an atheleisure and activewear apparel brand founded in 2014 by brothers Nate and Ben Checketts. It is named after the [Rhône](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rh%C3%B4ne "Rhône") river and region in [France](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/France "France") known for its historical significance and aesthetic beauty.[\[1\]](#cite_note-Story-1) Rhone was founded by brothers Nate and Ben Checketts, along with Casey Edgar, Kyle McClure and Carras Holmstead.[\[2\]](#cite_note-Ruden-2) Initially launched as a [web-only retailer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/E-commerce "E-commerce"), Rhone later partnered with [Bloomingdale's](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bloomingdale's "Bloomingdale's") in November 2014, expanding its sales to five locations. In 2015, the company's products were stocked in a total of 127 locations, including retailers such as [Nordstrom](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordstrom "Nordstrom"), [Equinox](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Equinox "Equinox"), and [CorePower Yoga](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CorePower_Yoga "CorePower Yoga").[\[3\]](#cite_note-Retailer-3) In November 2015, Rhone generated 62% of its total annual revenue for 2014.[\[4\]](#cite_note-Bloomberg-4) In September 2015, Rhone announced the closing of a $5 million [Series A financing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Series_A_round "Series A round") round, with investments from individuals in sports, media, and fashion industries.[\[5\]](#cite_note-Forbes-5) Since its inception, Rhone has raised a total of $6.2 million in funding.[\[3\]](#cite_note-Retailer-3) In February 2016, the company acquired a building in [Stamford](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stamford,_Connecticut "Stamford, Connecticut"), Connecticut to serve as its new headquarters.[\[6\]](#cite_note-Stamford-6) In 2026 the company launched its ReRhone e-commerce site to sell customer returns that have been vetted by the company.[\[7\]](#cite_note-7)[\[8\]](#cite_note-8)[\[9\]](#cite_note-9) ## Profile and products \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Rhone_Apparel&action=edit§ion=2 "Edit section: Profile and products")\] Rhone primarily manufactures and sells activewear. The company uses fabrics like [organic cotton](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Organic_cotton "Organic cotton"), recycled [polyester](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polyester "Polyester"), [merino wool](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merino_wool "Merino wool"), and [modal](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modal_\(textile\) "Modal (textile)") in their products. Many of the company's offerings include [antimicrobial](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antimicrobial "Antimicrobial") and [breathable](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breathability "Breathability") fabrics.[\[5\]](#cite_note-Forbes-5)[\[10\]](#cite_note-10)[\[11\]](#cite_note-News-11) [Flatlock stitching](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Overlock "Overlock"), where the seams lie flat with edges of fabric butting together rather than folding together, is used to avoid [chafing](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chafing_\(skin\) "Chafing (skin)").[\[4\]](#cite_note-Bloomberg-4) Originally focused on men's activewear, Rhone began selling a permanent line of women's activewear in April 2024,[\[12\]](#cite_note-12) after having offered temporary women's collections in the past.[\[13\]](#cite_note-13) The company sometimes stitches or adheres inspirational messages onto its products, such as "Don't Die Without a Few Scars" or "What We Do in Life Echoes in Eternity."[\[14\]](#cite_note-Jeans-14) 1. [↑](#cite_ref-Story_1-0) ["Our Story"](http://www.rhone.com/pages/our-story). Rhone Apparel. Retrieved 28 March 2016. 2. [↑](#cite_ref-Ruden_2-0) Dave Ruden (28 July 2014). ["Top Of The Line: Two New Canaan Football Graduates Looking To Make It Big In Men's Activewear"](http://www.therudenreport.com/top-of-the-line-two-new-canaan-football-graduates-looking-to-make-it-big-in-mens-activewear/). The Ruden Report. Retrieved 28 March 2016. 3. [1](#cite_ref-Retailer_3-0) [2](#cite_ref-Retailer_3-1) Fareeha Ali (13 January 2016). ["Activewear retailer Rhone Apparel grows 500% in 2015"](https://www.internetretailer.com/2016/01/13/activewear-retailer-rhone-apparel-grows-500-2015). Internet Retailer. Retrieved 28 March 2016. 4. [1](#cite_ref-Bloomberg_4-0) [2](#cite_ref-Bloomberg_4-1) ["Rhone Apparel Gets Into the Activewear Game"](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/videos/2015-12-23/rhone-apparel-gets-into-the-activewear-game). Bloomberg Business. 23 December 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016. 5. [1](#cite_ref-Forbes_5-0) [2](#cite_ref-Forbes_5-1) Jason Belzer (11 November 2015). ["Move Over Lululemon, Rhone Is About To Take Over The Men's Activewear Market"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/jasonbelzer/2015/11/11/move-over-lululemon-rhone-is-about-to-take-over-the-mens-activewear-market/#53f27eb1af86). _Forbes_. Retrieved 28 March 2016. 6. [↑](#cite_ref-Stamford_6-0) Alexander Soule (3 February 2016). ["Just for men: Rhone picks Stamford for new headquarters"](http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/business/article/Just-for-men-Rhone-picks-Stamford-for-new-6801894.php#photo-9341424). _Stamford Advocate_. Retrieved 28 March 2016. 7. [↑](#cite_ref-7) [Rhone Launching Resale Platform: ReRhone](https://wwd.com/sustainability/business/rhone-resale-rerhone-archive-1238515072/) JEAN E. PALMIERI, _WWD_, January 28, 2026 8. [↑](#cite_ref-8) [Rhone debuts resale site built on customer returns](https://www.modernretail.co/operations/rhone-debuts-resale-site-built-on-customer-returns/) Julia Waldow, _Modern Retail_, January 28, 2026 9. [↑](#cite_ref-9) [Rhone Launches Brand-Owned Resale Platform](https://athletechnews.com/rhone-rerhone-brand-owned-resale-platform/) Elizabeth Ostertag, _Athletech News_, February 2, 2026 10. [↑](#cite_ref-10) ["Rhone Fabric Guide"](https://www.rhone.com/pages/rhone-mens-fabric-guide/). _Rhone_. Retrieved 2024-05-06. 11. [↑](#cite_ref-News_11-0) ["Growing New Canaan startup to move to Stamford"](http://connecticut.news12.com/news/growing-new-canaan-startup-rhone-apparel-to-move-headquarters-to-stamford-1.11514454?pts=174621). News 12 Connecticut. 26 February 2016. Retrieved 28 March 2016.\[_[dead link](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:Link_rot "Wikipedia:Link rot")_\] 12. [↑](#cite_ref-12) Dojc, Mike. ["Rhone Makes Bold Swing Into Womenswear With LPGA Partnership"](https://www.forbes.com/sites/mikedojc/2024/02/06/rhone-makes-bold-swing-into-womenswear-with-lpga-partnership/). _Forbes_. Retrieved 2024-05-07. 13. [↑](#cite_ref-13) Steele, Lauren (2020-05-03). ["Pioneering activewear brand Rhone (finally!) launched a women's collection"](https://www.fastcompany.com/90471675/pioneering-activewear-brand-rhone-finally-launched-a-womens-collection). _Fast Company_. Retrieved 2024-05-06. 14. [↑](#cite_ref-Jeans_14-0) Dominic Bonvissuto (28 October 2014). ["Rhone Apparel Review"](https://web.archive.org/web/20150123040629/http://www.jeansandties.com/rhone-apparel-review/). Jeans & Ties. Archived from the original on January 23, 2015. Retrieved 28 March 2016. - [Official website](https://www.rhone.com/)