Kappa, U.S. Ski Snowboard launch Olympic, Paralympic uniform for Milano Cortina 2026
Jan 20, 2026
Kappa, the official technical apparel partner of U.S. Ski Snowboard, released the Olympic and Paralympic uniform for all 10 teams under U.S. Ski Snowboard.
The collection will outfit all athletes on the Stifel U.S. Ski Team (alpine, cross country, freestyle aerials, freestyle moguls, freeski
, ski jumping, nordic combined, Para alpine), Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team and Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team as they compete at the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milano Cortina, beginning Feb. 6.
“I saw a little snapshot of what we’re getting from Kappa, as well as Nike and Polo, and it’s all really cool,” said Park City mogulist Nick Page, who will be competing in his second Olympics in Milan. “It’s pretty special to get all this gear. There’s so many companies looking out for us, and everyone’s really trying to make this the best experience they can for the athletes. Getting all the swag and everything is kind of like Christmas.”
According to Kappa, the collection’s overall design is intended as a tribute to American identity. Stars, flag-inspired patches and iconic graphic details define the look of the garments, while the color palette is the traditional red, white and blue.
“This uniform represents everything we want our teams to feel as they arrive in Milano Cortina: united, confident and ready to perform at the highest level,” said Sophie Goldschmidt, president and CEO of U.S. Ski Snowboard. “Working closely with Kappa, we were able to create a collection that delivers world-class technical performance while celebrating the pride, history and identity of our team. For the first time since the 1980s, every Olympic and Paralympic athlete under U.S. Ski Snowboard will wear the same uniform, and that shared look reflects the strength of our athletes, our partnership and our collective pursuit of excellence on the world’s biggest stage.”
Lorenzo Boglione, Vice President of Basic Net, said the partnership represents a defining moment in Kappa’s journey.
“It reflects decades of research, technical expertise and design culture developed within the world of skiing,” Boglione said. “Kappa Collaborating with U.S. Ski Snowboard is an honor and a testament to the credibility Kappa has built over time. It also reinforces our long-term vision of working side by side with athletes and federations to develop authentic, performance-driven products born from real sporting experience.”
The collection includes a jacket and pants, a technical anorak, a long jacket, sport-specific race suits and a dedicated merchandise line featuring lifestyle apparel and accessories inspired by the team and created with fans and skiers in mind, the organization said.
A key source of inspiration comes from the iconic design of Team USA uniforms at the Los Angeles 1984 Olympic Games. Distinctive elements recalling the LA ’84 aesthetic include the star band inspired by the American flag and the bold “USA” lettering, which appear across the collection as signature design features.
The collection is available for purchase online.
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