Carhartt

The year 1889 was a time of steel, smoke, and locomotives.

Starting with only 2 sewing machines and 5 employees, Hamilton Carhartt established Hamilton Carhartt & Company. At first, he failed. But after asking railroad workers what exactly they needed, he succeeded. Under the motto “Honest value for an honest dollar,” the Carhartt union-made bib overall was created, and with it an ideal garment for workers.

With entrepreneurial vision and determination, Hamilton Carhartt and the next three generations of Carhartts have established a brand that has stood the test of time.

Carhartt employs 2,300 American workers, more than 1,000 UFCW union members. Our “Made in the USA” line is inspired by American workers and features seven of our most iconic garments. This line is built in four factories in Kentucky and Tennessee.

Carhartt. Outworking them all since 1889.