Kroops

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Overview

Kroop's Brands specializes in premium eyewear including sunglasses and goggles for equestrian sports, skydiving, cycling, and horse racing. Established in 1947, the company designs products in North Carolina emphasizing lightweight construction, impact resistance, durability, and comfort, with sales in over 100 countries. It is known for inventing the first skydiving goggle, a design still widely used.¹²⁴⁵⁶

History

Kroop's was founded in 1947 and is credited with inventing the first skydiving goggle, which remains the most widely used design. The company has produced eyewear for performance sports including equestrian activities, skydiving, cycling, and horse racing. Products are designed and built in Monroe, North Carolina, with distribution to retailers worldwide.¹²⁴⁵

Product Lines

Product Line	Positioning	Price Range
Equestrian Sunglasses	Performance eyewear for horse riding	$100 - $300
Equestrian Goggles	Impact-resistant protection for racing	$150 - $400
Skydiving Goggles	Original design for aerial sports	$120 - $350
Cycling Sunglasses	Ultralight eyewear for cyclists	$100 - $250

Manufacturing

Products are designed and built in Monroe, North Carolina, United States. Manufacturing occurs in-house at their facility located at 2913 Chamber Dr.¹²⁵

Notable Products

Skydiving Goggle - First-ever design credited to Kroop's, remains widely used worldwide.
Equestrian Sunglasses - Lightweight, impact-resistant sunglasses for horse racing and riding.
Horse Racing Goggles - Durable eyewear built for performance in equestrian competitions.
Cycling Sunglasses - Ultralight performance eyewear for cycling.

Reputation

Kroop's is recognized among enthusiasts for its durable, performance-oriented eyewear with a lifetime warranty, particularly in niche sports like skydiving and equestrian activities. Professionals value the impact resistance and comfort during high-speed use. The brand maintains a low media profile with limited recent news.¹⁴⁵⁶

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