ABOUT Dickies
Dickies presents a range of clothing, footwear and accessories inspired by its heritage that dates back 90 years to its establishment in 1922. Dickies heritage is also heightened by its strong following and brand history the world over. By utilizing fit, functionality, fashion and most importantly – quality, Dickies offers seasonal ranges comprising of tees, jackets, jeans and trousers together with awesome footwear, headwear and backpacks. Dickies work wear inspired clothing is embraced not only by the young, energetic and vibrant, but also those individuals of all age groups and walks of life who simply choose to embrace the brand. Born from American roots, Dickies remains authentic, uncomplicated and a little rough around the edges just like the people who wear them.
HISTORY OF Dickies
Through its dedication to innovation and continual customer contact, Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. has transformed itself from a small bib overall company to the largest workwear manufacturer in the world. Sold throughout the U.S., Dickies now offers a broad spectrum of work garments ranging from work pants and work shirts to denim jeans and women's workwear. Since its beginnings in 1922, every piece of Dickies workwear has stood for the quality, toughness, and pride that embodies the spirit of the American worker.
C.N. Williamson and E.E. "Colonel" Dickie began their business careers in the "vehicle and harness" business in Bryan, Texas. In 1918, they made what turned out to be a momentous decision when they and a few friends established the U.S. Overall Company. Then, in 1922, C. Don Williamson joined with his father and cousin to buy 100% of the overall company on a one-third-each basis and renamed it Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company. From its early years, Williamson-Dickie enjoyed steady growth, slowed only by the Great Depression, and during World War II, the company was sequestered to produce millions of uniforms for the nation's armed forces. In converting to civilian production after the war, C. Don Williamson began a strategy of geographical expansion and established new production facilities, warehouses, and sales territories throughout the United States. In the late 1950's, Williamson-Dickie became an international company by expanding into the European market and the Middle Eastern market - where Texas oilmen introduced the Dickies brand to Middle Eastern Oil fields. While Williamson-Dickie began as a bib overall company, today it has grown to be the number one manufacturer of work apparel worldwide. By continually expanding and updating its selection, Williamson-Dickie now offers garments ranging from its staple work pants and work shirts to items such as women's workwear, chore coats, and denim jeans. Dickies® workwear is currently sold in all 50 states and in over 100 countries worldwide.
