The Carhartt Clothing Brand

The Top Workwear Brand for Men and Women the World Over

Established in 1889, Carhartt clothing is the preferred workwear clothing brand of many of those who work and play outdoors, from hard-working folks in construction and manufacturing to farmers, ranchers and outdoor enthusiasts.

Representing the best in today’s premium workwear, Carhartt clothing has become synonymous with exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction, and fit that you can feel in the fabrics and see in the performance. Carhartt offers a complete line of workwear clothing both for warm and cold weather, with options that fit no matter where you work. Some all-time favorites include Carhartt outerwear, jeans and work pants, shirts, sweats, shorts, tee's and now protective clothing and workwear for women.

Carhartt remains family owned and operated since its humble beginnings, now with over 4,000 employees dedicated to the mission of providing Best-In-Class apparel for today’s active worker around the world.

"I believe that when a man wears an article that I manufacture, his self-respect is increased because he knows that it is made by an honest manufacturer, who is honest with his employees" - Hamilton Carhartt

Humble beginnings of the workwear clothing company

Hamilton Carhartt, the company’s founder, was born in 1855 in Macedon Lock, New York, and grew up in Southern Michigan.

From the start, he displayed a unique entrepreneurial style. He modified his last name by adding an extra "t" to stand out from other businessmen. Heeding the helpful advice of his first potential buyer, he was determined to make his products different. After talking with a railroad engineer, he created an overall garment specifically for the railroad worker that had never been made before.

Hamilton Carhartt began making workwear with the goal to set a standard of excellence to which all others would aspire.

He started with only four sewing machines and about five employees, making his railroad overalls in duck and denim fabrics. He went from town to town visiting each railroad division, establishing a name in the overall business.

With entrepreneurial vision and determination, Hamilton Carhartt established a brand that has stood the test of time. Though the Great Depression had a devastating effect on Carhartt leaving only 3 plants remaining in the U.S., the company prevailed again to establish over 17 plants and 3 mills throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe in the first half of the century. Carhartt Master Cloth was designed and woven by our mills especially for use in Carhartt clothing and was pledged to be the best cloth that could be produced.

Hamilton Carhartt passed away in 1937 at the age of 82. Today, his company remains committed to the mission of providing Best-in-Class apparel for active workers just like you.