Igloo Coolers

America's Cooler Brand Since 1947

Igloo Products Corp. is one of the most recognized names in cold storage — and for good reason. Founded in Katy, Texas in 1947, the company started as a metalworking shop solving a very practical problem: getting cold drinking water to oil field workers who were still hauling it in wooden buckets. That original mission — keeping people refreshed wherever the job or adventure takes them — still drives every product Igloo makes today.

From those humble origins, Igloo grew into an American institution. The company pioneered the first all-plastic ice chest in 1962, fundamentally changing how Americans stored food and beverages on the go. A decade later, they introduced the now-iconic Playmate cooler, with its instantly recognizable tent-top design and push-button lid release — a silhouette that remains in production and beloved by generations of outdoor enthusiasts. Today, Igloo claims that nearly three in every four U.S. households own one of their coolers, a testament to the brand's deep roots in everyday American life.

A Full Spectrum of Cooling Solutions

Igloo's product range spans the full spectrum of cold storage needs. Their hard-sided coolers and ice chests are arguably their best-known products, built with multiple construction methods to suit different use cases. The most rugged models use rotomolded construction, which allows for safe use with dry ice and delivers exceptional multi-day ice retention. Lighter injection-molded lines keep costs accessible for casual campers and weekend warriors without sacrificing reliability.

For those who need cold storage on the move, Igloo's portable cooler lineup — including soft-sided bags, insulated totes, and backpack coolers — offers a lightweight, compact alternative that doesn't compromise on insulation. These designs are ideal for day hikes, tailgates, worksites, or any outing where a bulky hard-shell chest would be impractical. Many are engineered to maintain cold temperatures overnight or longer, making them more capable than their packable footprint suggests.

Igloo also produces specialty lines aimed at specific pursuits. Their IMX series, for instance, features marine-grade lid latches, Ultratherm insulation technology, a built-in fish ruler, and a stainless-steel bottle opener — purpose-built for anglers and boaters. From fishing trips to beach vacations, backyard cookouts to backcountry camping, Igloo engineers products for every scenario where keeping things cold matters.

Innovation, Quality, and American Heritage

All of Igloo's cooler design and ice-retention testing is conducted at their Katy, Texas headquarters, where the brand has been rooted for over 75 years. Since 2021, Igloo has operated as part of the Dometic Group family of premium outdoor product brands, giving the company access to expanded resources while maintaining the product focus and identity that made it a household name. With a catalog of more than 500 products sold through thousands of retailers across the U.S. and internationally, Igloo continues to set the standard for accessible, dependable, and innovative cold storage solutions.