In 1978 David jacobs, President and founder of Spyder, became aware of a need for padded ski-racing sweaters. With a little research, he discovered that an Italian company was the only manufacturer of such a sweater. Convinced he could make a better product, jacobs designed and produced his own version. He sent a mailer announcing his product to 7,000 ski racers, and received an overwhelming response. Needless to say, the company took off. Today Spyder offers a wide range of ski gear from jackets to racesuits to gloves and hats for both men and women – all made with the highest levels of technology and a fashionable twist.