We Are
Public Rec

Our Story

Most people might call us an “athleisure” brand. Honestly, we’re not even sure that’s a real word—try telling your dad you’re launching an “athleisure” company. Public Rec was born from one man’s dream and a pair of sweats that didn’t fit. Picture this: a guy, stuck in his mom’s sweatpants, realizes there must be a way to combine real comfort with a look that works outside the house. So he got to work.

Bootstrapped from a small Chicago apartment, hand-packed by our founder, we started with a simple, no-nonsense idea: make pants that look great and feel even better. Our goal wasn’t to create a status symbol; we wanted versatile, comfortable pants for everyone—just like public recreation spaces, meant for all.