The North Face is an American outdoor sporting goods company that manufactures apparel, footwear, and outdoor equipment. The company is headquartered in Alameda, California, on the same site as its sister company, JanSport. As the world's leading outdoor sports brand, The North Face helps the world explore and challenge the limits of human potential with products that have been tested and explored by athletes and adapted to various outdoor needs; at the same time, the brand is always committed to protecting the outdoor environment. Sustainable development projects minimize human impact on the natural environment. The North Face products are available in premium specialty sports retailers worldwide.