KMD Brands Limited

KMD Brands Limited is a global outdoor, lifestyle, and sports company operating as a certified B Corporation. It owns and manages three iconic brands: Kathmandu, specializing in quality clothing and equipment for travel and adventure since 1987; Rip Curl, a leading surf brand founded in 1969 in Australia; and Oboz, a North American outdoor footwear designer focused on trail exploration, acquired in 2018. The company distributes responsibly made, technically advanced products through wholesale, retail stores—approximately 450 worldwide—and digital channels, emphasizing innovation, environmental performance, and social accountability. Formed from Kathmandu Holdings in 2009, with Rip Curl added in 2019 and rebranded in 2022, KMD Brands generated $909.6 million in total revenue in 2025, employing 4,843 people across its operations in the sport and camping equipment retailing sector. All brands meet high B Corp standards for transparency and positive impact, shaping the outdoor industry with purpose-driven gear tested in real-world conditions.