03/06/2026
Flatout turns 9 this year.
And honestlyโฆ this past year was one of the hardest weโve ever faced.
Behind the scenes there were health struggles, burnout, a $20,000 manufacturing loss, and some really tough decisions about what the future of Flatout looks like.
For a moment it genuinely felt like everything we built over the last 9 years might slip away.
So instead of pretending everything is perfect, I decided to write about it.
The real story of what has been happening behind the scenes and why this year feels like a reset for us.
You can read the full story here:
https://flatoutapp.com/blogs/behind-flatout/year-9-the-reset
To help clear space for the next chapter we are also doing something we almost never do.
Our 9 Year Birthday Sale is live right now.
Some of the lowest prices we have ever offered and in many cases even lower than Black Friday.
This is also our chance to clear out a lot of remaining pieces before we focus heavily on developing the next generation of The Kora.
There are a lot of random sizes and older styles left across the site, including a bunch of smaller sizes that could be perfect for kids.
If you have been part of the Flatout community for a while and want to support what we are building next, this would honestly mean a lot.
Shop the 9 Year Sale here:
https://flatoutapp.com/collections/birthday-sale
Thank you to everyone who has supported Flatout over the years.
Every order.
Every message.
Every tag.
Every repeat customer.
It means more than you probably realize.
Here is to the next chapter.
Jean-Yves
Flatout Apparel