Orca (company)
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Sports Apparel |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Headquarters | Auckland, New Zealand |
Key people | Scott Unsworth, Founder, CEO |
| Products | Wetsuits, Triathlon apparel, Cycling gear, General sports apparel |
Number of employees | 25 staff |
| Website | orca.com |
Orca is a New Zealand company that makes wetsuits and sports apparel, primarily for triathletes.
History
[edit]The company was founded in Auckland in 1995 by Scott Unsworth,[1] a former New Zealand age group triathlon champion. He decided to start manufacturing wetsuits after discovering that traditional wetsuits were not suitable for swimming. In Auckland Unsworth founded a company called Performance Speedsuits Ltd.,[1] that manufactured swimming-friendly speed suits, and these speed suits gained much popularity. It was eventually renamed "Orca".
In 2004, Orca was the official apparel supplier to the New Zealand Olympic team.[2][3] In 2008, the company agreed a global distribution deal with Spanish cycling giant Orbea.[4][5]
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Our Story". www.orca.com. 4 July 2010. Archived from the original on 20 May 2010. Retrieved 4 July 2010.
- ↑ Dann, Liam. "Golden Olympic glow covers even the clothes". NZ Herald. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ "New Zealand Olympic Team Signs Sponsor Deal with Orca".
- ↑ Aguilera, Eduard (26 March 2008). "Orbea and Orca Form Distribution Partnership". www.bike-eu.com. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
- ↑ Schaik, Jan-Willem van (30 July 2007). "Orbea and Orca join forces". www.bike-eu.com. Retrieved 2 August 2026.
