Carhartt Workwear Apparel

Carhartt is a legendary American brand founded in 1889 by Hamilton Carhartt. Originally established in Dearborn, Michigan, the company began with just two sewing machines and a five-horsepower electric motor, focusing on creating durable overalls for railroad workers. Over more than a century, the brand evolved from a niche workwear supplier into a global fashion icon, prized for its ruggedness and timeless 'Work in Progress' (WIP) aesthetic.

While the company maintains a significant manufacturing presence in the United States—producing millions of garments annually in facilities across Kentucky and Tennessee—their global scale requires production in multiple countries. This includes Mexico, Honduras, China, and Vietnam. The brand remains remarkably unique in the modern era as it is still a family-owned business, with the descendants of Hamilton Carhartt maintaining ownership and control of the private company today.