Stormy Kromer

Born out of necessity in 1903, Stormy Kromer began when railroad engineer George “Stormy” Kromer asked his wife, Ida, to sew a cap that would stay put in harsh Midwest winds. Her solution—a wool cap with a pull-down earband—quickly became an icon of American ingenuity and grit, beloved by outdoorspeople, workers, and winter wanderers across the Upper Midwest.
More than 120 years later, that same pioneering spirit continues in Ironwood, Michigan, where Stormy Kromer still cuts and sews its wool caps and apparel with craftsmanship, durability, and timeless style. The brand has grown beyond the original cap to include outerwear, apparel, pet gear, and accessories—all designed to stand up to real-world use while honoring its roots.
Today, Stormy Kromer is proud to be family-owned and woman-led. Under current leadership, the company continues to expand its product lines, invest in local manufacturing jobs, and innovate responsibly—while staying true to the heritage values that shaped the brand: quality, community, and American craftsmanship.
Supporting Stormy Kromer means supporting sustainable U.S. manufacturing, rural jobs in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, and a business led by a family carrying forward a century-old legacy. This holiday season, we invite shoppers to choose gifts that are built to last—and made by a company committed to its people, its place, and its story.