U.S. Figure Skating is proud to name Save The Duck, the globally recognized 100% animal-free fashion brand, as its exclusive outerwear partner. Dedicated to producing high-performance clothing, avoiding any animal exploitation, Save The Duck is one of the world’s fastest-growing apparel brands.
A historic deal for both companies, this marks the first time Save The Duck serves as the exclusive outerwear partner for a national governing body.
As part of the partnership, Save The Duck will outfit U.S Figure Skating national team athletes and support staff with official team jackets, combining versatility and functionality in the lead-up and through the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026. Save The Duck will supply the team with its Smartleisure blue tracksuits along with parkas, the warmest jackets of the brand’s collection, specially tailored with U.S. Figure Skating team logos. Additionally, Save The Duck and U.S. Figure Skating will launch a content-rich campaign that blends high-performance storytelling with purpose-driven brand values.
“We are thrilled to welcome Save The Duck as U.S. Figure Skating’s official outerwear partner,” said Annie White, chief commercial officer of U.S. Figure Skating. “At the heart of the partnership is a shared mission: to empower the next generation to ‘Leave Their Mark.’ Through dynamic digital experiences, sustainability spotlights and athlete collaborations, the campaign will showcase the fusion of fashion, function and values – reminding fans that what we wear and how we show up in the world both matter. This partnership is about sparking creative, purpose-driven conversations, building community and elevating both sport and style on the road to Milan and beyond.”
Headquartered in Milan, Save The Duck steps into the Olympic space with the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 taking place in less than eight months.
B Corp since 2019, Save The Duck uses innovative materials in their outerwear, including PLUMTECH®, a synthetic wadding that provides a high degree of breathability, ensuring lightness, thermal comfort and maximum freedom of movement. The company’s "Materials Standard Selection" guides the development of their products to ensure compliance with company requirements regarding traceability, social protection and respect, environmental protection, animal welfare and use of chemicals.
“At Save The Duck, we’re proud to partner with the U.S. Figure Skating team, championing a season rooted in respect, which represents the soul of the brand,” said Nicolas Bargi, Founder & CEO of Save The Duck. “This collaboration allows us to highlight not only elite athleticism but also the powerful human journeys behind each performance – a sentiment woven into every product we create.”
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- About U.S. Figure Skating –
U.S. Figure Skating is the national governing body for the sport of figure skating in the United States as recognized by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee and the International Skating Union. U.S. Figure Skating comprises more than 875 member clubs, collegiate clubs and high school teams, and more than 1,000 registered Learn to Skate USA® programs representing over 246,000 members. U.S. Figure Skating is charged with the development of the sport on all levels within the United States, including athletes, officials, sanctioning of events and exhibitions, and establishing the rules and guidelines by which the sport is governed.
- About Save The Duck -
Save The Duck, the 100% animal-free outerwear & lifestyle brand, as a B Corp (2019), is counted among companies that are leading a global movement, that meets high standards of social and environmental impact. The brand, which is also a “Società Benefit” since 2019, caters to the global market and to a growing target audience, that is highly sensitive to environmental and animal welfare issues. The logo is a whistling duck, carefree, because has “been saved”. The Company has estimated that cruel plucking practices were avoided on over 55 million ducks in its thirteen years activity. Save The Duck garments are not only featherless, but also 100% animal-free and, therefore, do not use leather, fur or any animal-derived raw materials. The Company is engaged in a carbon footprint mitigation plan, in line with the European climate reducing targets. Save The Duck also maintains a volume of donations equal to 1% of its annual income, to support Italian and international initiatives, associations and charitable organizations that aim to protect animals, safeguard natural resources and protect human rights.
