Woolrich has been synonymous with quality outdoor clothing for over 178 years. The company got its start in 1830 when John Rich built his first woolen mill in Plum Run, Pennsylvania. By 1845, he built a new mill a couple of miles up the road next to Chatham Run, which provided a steadier source of water. That building exists today as part of the group of buildings, homes, and community establishments that have become Woolrich, Pennsylvania.

Today the little village of Woolrich is still headquarters for the company, but the business has grown to a worldwide lifestyle company with a full range of outdoor-inspired product. What has not changed in all those years is Woolrich's commitment to quality, value, and products that fit the outdoor lifestyle.