Durability IS In Our DNA™
At Carhartt, good enough has never been good enough, and never will be. Our story begins in 1889 with our founder, Hamilton Carhartt, working closely with railroad engineers to build a better denim bib. Five generations later, Carhartt proudly remains family owned and operated, and still just as dedicated to making durable, high-quality workwear today by engineering the best materials, learning from real workers out in the field just like you, and standing behind our work with our Built to Last Commitment℠.
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Purpose Built From The Fiber Up
While some brands buy their fabrics, we engineer our own to control the durability of everything from lightweight tees to heavy-duty duck overalls. The integrity of every fabric begins with the fiber and is brought to life through the weave. Each fabric goes through more than 15 durability tests to ensure optimal end use functionality and durability. We also pride ourselves on using the highest-quality trim components and hardware that stand up to the daily demands of the hardworking people who trust our gear.
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Built Tough Once So You Don’t Buy It Twice
Every manufacturing decision we make–from creating a stronger zipper to triple stitching felled seams in high-stress areas–improves the overall quality and durability of our gear.
It Won’t Work If You Can’t Wear It
If our gear doesn’t work on the jobsite, then it doesn’t work for Carhartt. That’s why our design process begins and ends with the people who wear the final product. We study how people move on and off the clock to build better fitting, longer-lasting gear that resists rips, tears, snags, shrinking, and pilling. From site visits to better understand demanding environments during initial product design to field testing prototypes with the Carhartt Crew, we know that the only way to build gear that truly serves and protects hardworking people is to listen to them.
The Carhartt Built To Last Commitment℠
Last year our Carhartt Repair Program serviced over 5,000 items with the care and attention to detail they would use repairing their own garments. Repair requests can range from reviving vintage jackets to patching lived in overalls. And while we can’t repair every item that gets sent in, we stand behind the quality, craftsmanship, and performance of every product we make. If any of our gear should fail to meet your expectations, we’ll work to make it right through repair, replacement, or credit.* You can also find DIY repair kits here.
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Carhartt Classics
Carhartt built its reputation starting in 1899 when our founder Hamilton Carhartt worked directly with railroad employees to build a better bib. Since then, we’ve earned the trust of workers in every industry with durable pocket tees, double-front pants, and outerwear that walk the walk.
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Lightweight Solutions
From sun up to sun down on the farm to long summer days on city construction sites and anywhere else warm weather work gets done, our lightweight solutions have your back. This breathable, sweat-wicking, fast-drying, and UPF rated gear meets the same standards of durability as our classics styles without weighing you down.
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Women’s Gear
Hard working women need hard wearing workwear that can put in the hours. From classic Carhartt styles reimagined specifically for women to new styles developed from the fiber up with women in mind.
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*Since all apparel has an expected service life, this commitment does not cover damage caused by normal wear and tear, misuse, neglect, or obvious abuse of the garment. Carhartt assumes no liability for garments that have been altered. For normal wear and tear, a reasonable and transparent charge may be applied for our repair services.