Back on the Inc. 5000: BRANWYN Named One of America’s Fastest-Growing Companies

August 12, 2025

The brand’s second consecutive honor reflects bold innovation, sustainability, and community

Bend, OR (August 12, 2025) /SPORTSWIRE WOMEN/ – BRANWYN, the women’s seamless Merino Performance Innerwear and activewear brand, is thrilled to announce its inclusion in the 2025 Inc. 5000 list, marking its second appearance on the prestigious ranking. This annual list celebrates the fastest-growing private companies in America, highlighting the success of independent, entrepreneurial enterprises in the nation’s most dynamic economic sector. BRANWYN, which ranked no. 246 on the Inc. 5000 list, was also cited as the 12th fastest-growing company in the U.S. Consumer Goods sector and the 3rd fastest-growing brand in Oregon.

​​“We’re honored to be recognized for the second time among the nation’s fastest-growing companies,” said Deanne Buck, CEO of BRANWYN Performance Innerwear. “This achievement reflects the strength of our incredible community and our relentless drive to push the boundaries of what’s possible with performance wear made from sustainable, natural fibers. From day one, we’ve been committed to designing high-quality, certified non-toxic innerwear that puts women’s health, comfort, and expectations first, while always doing right by the planet. Being included again in the Inc. 5000 is both a celebration of how far we’ve come and a motivation to keep challenging the status quo.”

This year’s Inc. 5000 honorees have demonstrated exceptional growth while navigating economic uncertainty, inflationary pressure, and a fluctuating labor market. Among the top 500 companies on the list, the median three-year revenue growth rate reached 1,552 percent, and those companies have collectively added more than 48,678 jobs to the U.S. economy over the past three years.

“Making the Inc. 5000 is always a remarkable achievement, but earning a spot this year speaks volumes about a company’s tenacity and clarity of vision,” says Mike Hofman, editor-in-chief of Inc. “These businesses have thrived amid rising costs, shifting global dynamics, and constant change. They didn’t just weather the storm—they grew through it, and their stories are a powerful reminder that the entrepreneurial spirit is the engine of the U.S. economy.”

Inc. will celebrate the honorees at the 2025 Inc. 5000 Conference & Gala, taking place October 22–24 in Phoenix, and the top 500 will be listed in the Fall issue of Inc. magazine.

Since its market debut in 2019, BRANWYN has expanded its flagship Performance Innerwear collection featuring the Bralette, Busty Bra, Hipster, Bikini, and Thong, and most recently introduced its activewear line with the Racerback Sports Bra, Compressive Leggings, and Compressive Shorts. Like its innerwear, the new activewear is made using BRANWYN’s proprietary Merino seamless knitting technology, which delivers a smooth, supportive fit that moves with the body and eliminates friction points. Looking ahead, BRANWYN will continue to grow both lines with the same commitment to crafting high-quality, non-toxic products that empower women to feel strong, confident, and comfortable in their everyday pursuits.

BRANWYN has reached incredible milestones, including contributing over $190,000 to its Empowerment Partners, organizations focused on inspiring and empowering women and girls through outdoor experiences. The brand is also deeply committed to ethical, sustainable, and regenerative business practices, using ZQ, OEKO-TEX 100, and Woolmark-certified yarns, investing in biodegradable packaging, and offsetting its carbon footprint through its partnership with EcoCart. To ensure the highest safety standards, BRANWYN also invests in third-party testing to certify all its products as free from PFAs, BPA, and other forever chemicals. These efforts reflect BRANWYN’s dedication to delivering premium seamless Merino Performance Innerwear that supports both the planet and gender equality.

For the full list, company profiles, and a searchable database by industry and location, visit: www.inc.com/inc5000. For more information on BRANWYN, please visit www.branwyn.com or direct media inquiries to Stacy Kline at stacy@darbycommunications.com.

About BRANWYN

BRANWYN, based in Bend, Oregon, produces the world’s first ethically sourced, naturally sustainable Performance Innerwear designed by and for active women. By combining ZQ Merino and seamless knitting technology, BRANWYN revolutionizes women’s next-to-skin apparel, prioritizing comfort, temperature regulation, anti-microbial properties, breathability, and overall health. Our ethos, rooted in “Find A Way,” was inspired by the radical idea that women could create better underwear for themselves that meet our unique needs. Additionally, we collaborate with organizations fostering a sense of self in girls and women by breaking limiting beliefs through outdoor activities, sports, sweat, and movement. Committed to personal and global health, we use natural, non-toxic fibers and sustainable materials, and prioritize ethical farming and work practices.

More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000

Methodology

Companies on the 2025 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2021 to 2024. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2021. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2024. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2021 is $100,000; the minimum for 2024 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons.

About Inc.

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