Kappa®, U.S. Ski & Snowboard Launch Olympic and Paralympic Uniform for Milano Cortina 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, 2026.
The overall design of the collection is 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. It is the result of a close collaboration and an ongoing creative exchange between Kappa Sport’s design team and U.S. Ski & Snowboard. This shared development process ensured that each garment meets the specific performance requirements of different competitive disciplines, while maintaining a strong and unified visual identity across the entire team.
“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.”
"This partnership represents a defining moment in Kappa’s journey, firmly grounded in our heritage in winter sports. It reflects decades of research, technical expertise and design culture developed within the world of skiing," said Lorenzo Boglione, Vice President of Basic Net. "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 for fans and skiers.
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. While the garments vary in technical construction and aesthetic details to suit the different needs of athletes from 10 sports, they are visually coordinated through a consistent use of colors and shared iconic elements, reinforcing a cohesive one team image.
With this new collection, Kappa® reaffirms its commitment to winter sports and further strengthens its partnership with U.S. Ski & Snowboard, continuing the collaborative journey that began in 2022. Shop the collection here.
Images of Kappa x U.S. Ski & Snowboard uniform linked here.
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About U.S. Ski & Snowboard
U.S. Ski & Snowboard is the Olympic and Paralympic National Governing Body of ski and snowboard sports in the USA, based in Park City, Utah. Started in 1905, the organization now represents nearly 240 elite skiers and snowboarders competing on 10 teams, including the Stifel U.S. Ski Team: alpine, cross country, freestyle moguls, freestyle aerials, freeski, nordic combined, Para alpine and ski jumping, the Toyota U.S. Para Snowboard Team and Hydro Flask U.S. Snowboard Team. In addition to the elite teams, U.S. Ski & Snowboard also provides leadership and direction for tens of thousands of young skiers and snowboarders across the USA, encouraging and supporting them in achieving excellence. By empowering national teams, clubs, coaches, parents, officials, volunteers and fans, U.S. Ski & Snowboard is committed to the progression of its sports, athlete success and the value of team. For more information, visit usskiandsnowboard.org.
About Kappa®
BasicNet SpA is the Company owner of the brands Kappa®, Robe di Kappa®, Jesus® Jeans, Superga®, K-Way®, Sebago®, Briko® and Sabelt®, present in the apparel, footwear and accessories market. It operates worldwide through an international network of entrepreneurs, licensees of the brands, which produce or distribuite the products. BasicNet offers to its network services of research, development, industrialization of the products and global marketing. All the company processes occur only through the Web, making BasicNet a “fully web integrated company”. BasicNet, with headquarters in Turin, Italy, is listed at the Italian Stock Exchange since 1999.