Jakroo Custom Apparel is pleased to announce their partnership with Gold Medalist Kikkan Randall to create a new vision for Jakroo Nordic apparel. Kikkan will work directly with Jakroo product development team to bring innovative products to the table. Randall recently collaborated with Jakroo to provide valuable input for launching the women’s sizing and fit for the Arendal and Bergen warm ups. An expanded women’s collection is in development for next season with her direction. “How well my Nordic apparel fits and performs has always been really important to me and that’s why I’m excited to partner with Jakroo. With Jakroo’s technical design capabilities mixed with my experience as an elite international ski racer, we can refine designs and further develop the best custom Nordic apparel available. I love Jakroo’s customization options so that I can create the look that makes me feel as strong as my apparel performs,” said Kikkan Randall.
Kikkan will also be teaming with Jakroo to come up with programs to provide the best value for teams and clubs. She will look at ways to offer a variety of products while making it price effective to teams and parents.
“Over the last two seasons I’ve been training and racing in the Jakroo Nordic apparel and have been impressed with the technical design of the gear as well as the amazing customer service and team behind the brand at Jakroo. I’m excited for this partnership so that I can bring my experience ski racing at the top international level to help skiers and teams all over North America get the most out of their performance!” Randall said.
With the addition of Randall to the team, Jakroo continues to push innovation in custom apparel. Brian Opsal, Senior Director of Marketing at Jakroo comments, “Innovation is at the core of everything we do at Jakroo. As we continue to develop our Nordic ski apparel, Kikkan’s experience and her strong attention to detail will be a huge asset during our rigorous R&D process. We are thrilled to have her on board!”
Additional products to launch include a brand new 2-piece race suit, new fabric options on our one-piece, as well as a full print and full leg zip options on the warmup. As a lifelong Alaskan, Kikkan has always been an athlete at heart, aspiring to the Olympics and beyond. She was a trail blazer for the US Cross Country Ski Team, being the first American woman to win a World Cup and medals at the Olympics and World Championships. She is a 3-time Overall World Cup Sprint Champion and an Olympic gold medalist. In addition to her athletic pursuits, she is passionately involved with Healthy Futures and Fast and Female, organizations that promote the benefits of healthy active lifestyles to youth. She represents the voices of athletes as a member of the International Olympic Committee. In June 2018, just three months after winning Olympic Gold, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been bringing her determination and positive attitude towards her cancer battle, hoping to inspire others along the way to stay active and persevere through any challenge!
Jakroo is uniquely positioned to become a leading supplier of Nordic Ski Wear, backed by our Custom Without Compromise guarantee. The pricing structure with no minimums, easy ordering process and hyper-reliable two-week delivery sets Jakroo apart from the competition. Sales, marketing and custom design work is conducted in the California office, while the Canadian-based product development team is already working with Kikkan to refine the Nordic line, ensuring teams are dressed-for-success.
ABOUT JAKROO: Jakroo, Inc. specializes in the design, manufacture and direct sale of customized technical endurance apparel for the cycling, triathlon, active and Nordic skiing markets across Asia, Europe and North America. The made-to-order, just-in-time (known as JIT) manufacturing process and vertical integration of design, sales and distribution minimizes risk, provides autonomous control of quality across all stages of our vertically integrated supply chain and maximizes value to customers. The business model is based on the concept of leveraging the global resources across the organization to create and deliver a rich, collaborative, and highly customizable experience for each individual customer.
For more information, please visit our website at Jakroo.com or download the 2020 Jakroo Custom Apparel Catelog.
