Jim Heiden, founder of Teko, has over 35 years of Outdoor Industry experience in marketing, product development, and company management. His experience and knowledge made him certain that making high performance outdoor products didn't have to leave a heavy ecological impact.

Using only quality fibers, sound manufacturing processes, and recycled materials for packaging, Jim wanted to ensure that his products are safe for the environment. With that, Teko™ was born.

Every fiber Teko selects must meet the criteria of achieving the highest level of performance as well as leaving minimal impact on the Earth.

Jim Heiden is still an active mountain biker, trail runner, cross country ski racer, backcountry skier, and mountaineer.