For the 2014 Olympic Winter Games, Ralph Lauren committed to design, source and manufacture the official uniforms for Team USA in the United States.
From it's design headquarters in New York City to an Oregon ranch, from thread to dye to production, Ralph Lauren worked with over 40 partners across the United States to create the Team USA Collection.
This video is just one of the stories, entitled "The Making of the Team USA Opening Ceremony Sweater" we meet Jeanne Carver and her husband Dan, farmers from Oregon who's sheep will supply the wool for the sweaters.
A few fun facts:
- Ralph Lauren partnered with 40+ American businesses
- 6,250 pounds of wool were used to make the ceremony sweaters
- 5,625,000 yards of yarn spun and dyed
- 650 uniforms made
- 65,000 pieces of clothing made for the games
