Carhartt WIP apparel

Overview

Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress) was established in 1994 by Swiss entrepreneur Edwin Faeh as a European development and distribution arm that adapted the original American Carhartt workwear into tailored streetwear and contemporary collections. (carhartt-wip.com)

Manufacturing and Production

Although Carhartt’s heritage is American, Carhartt WIP’s manufacturing network is global. The brand identifies Tunisia — specifically its Monastir logistical platform and two local factories — as the main hub for production, while also working with long-term suppliers across the EMEA region and Asia (China, Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, Pakistan, Bangladesh) and sourcing fabrics from the EU, Turkey, Egypt, Morocco and Japan. For this reason production is primarily concentrated in Tunisia but carried out in multiple countries depending on product and season. (carhartt-wip.com)

Brand Ownership and Legal Rights

While Carhartt WIP grew out of a Swiss-founded operation, trademark filings and registrations for "CARHARTT WIP" are held by Carhartt, Inc., the original American company that founded the Carhartt name in 1889. This means Carhartt, Inc. is the ultimate owner of the Carhartt WIP trademark and the parent company behind the global Carhartt family of brands. Carhartt, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned company headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, USA. (trademarks.justia.com)

Practical Summary

• Product: Carhartt WIP = a workwear-rooted streetwear apparel brand established in Switzerland (1994) and now operating globally. (carhartt-wip.com)
• Manufacturing: Primarily centered in Tunisia (Monastir) with additional production partners across Europe and Asia. (carhartt-wip.com)
• Ownership: Trademark and ultimate ownership held by Carhartt, Inc., a U.S.-headquartered, family-owned workwear company. (trademarks.justia.com)