Special Blend is an outerwear company owned by Forum Snowboards. The team behind Special Blend consists of Joni Malmi, John Jackson, Stevie Bell, Nic Suave, and Daniel Ek. They represent an unstoppable force in today's freestyle snowboarding. They get their name from being the pioneers of denim for snowboarders, which required a “special blend” of waterproofing to work. Now they make excellent snowboard outerwear to help their team push boundaries every time they drop in.
Since its inception in 1992, Special Blend has been stepping up the outerwear game to new levels in quality and innovation. Special Blend offers snowboarding jackets and pants for men and women, as well as a huge assortment of Special Blend beanies, hats, sweatshirts, t-shirts, accessories and more. With street wear inspired materials and styles, paired with comprehensive fit offerings, Special Blend continues to raise the bar by offering new innovative fabrics, patterns and features every season. Special Blend incorporates breathable backings, DWR coatings, moisture wicking inner fabrics and PVC inserts to make some of the most waterproof outerwear in snowboarding. All of the tech and “Special Blends” are backed and represented by some of the most progressive snowboarders in the world.