The founder, Hamilton Carhartt, established the company in 1889, after trying his hand in the furnishing business. To distinguish himself from other businessmen, he added an extra "t" to his name.
Hamilton was driven to create his own products and decided to design an overall garment for railroad workers, which was a product that didn’t exist at that time. He launched his namesake company with four sewing machines and five employees who manufactured his first products; overalls in duck and denim fabrics. Hamilton’s goal was simple: set a standard of excellence to which other companies would aspire. By traveling from town to town and visiting each railroad division, Hamilton was able to establish himself in the overall business. With entrepreneurial vision and determination, he built a brand that stands the test of time.
The Great Depression had a devastating effect on Carhartt resulting in only three plants remaining after 1930. Hamilton, and his son Wylie, were part of the "Back to the Land" movement (migration from cities to rural areas) leading to the opening of the Irvine, Kentucky operations. This facility was advertised as the country’s first Back to the Land factory and was built with the patronage of the Farmers of America. Carhartt's Manufacturing Administrative offices are still located in Irvine, Kentucky today.
The company grew throughout the early 1900's, establishing more than 17 plants and three mills throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. "From the mill to millions" was our motto and was reflected in our operations which included cotton production, denim mills and apparel manufacturing facilities. Carhartt Master Cloth was designed and woven by our mills for use in Carhartt garments 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 a family owned operation committed to the mission of providing Best-in-Class apparel for workers both on and off the job. @carhartt.com
Hamilton was driven to create his own products and decided to design an overall garment for railroad workers, which was a product that didn’t exist at that time. He launched his namesake company with four sewing machines and five employees who manufactured his first products; overalls in duck and denim fabrics. Hamilton’s goal was simple: set a standard of excellence to which other companies would aspire. By traveling from town to town and visiting each railroad division, Hamilton was able to establish himself in the overall business. With entrepreneurial vision and determination, he built a brand that stands the test of time.
The Great Depression had a devastating effect on Carhartt resulting in only three plants remaining after 1930. Hamilton, and his son Wylie, were part of the "Back to the Land" movement (migration from cities to rural areas) leading to the opening of the Irvine, Kentucky operations. This facility was advertised as the country’s first Back to the Land factory and was built with the patronage of the Farmers of America. Carhartt's Manufacturing Administrative offices are still located in Irvine, Kentucky today.
The company grew throughout the early 1900's, establishing more than 17 plants and three mills throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe. "From the mill to millions" was our motto and was reflected in our operations which included cotton production, denim mills and apparel manufacturing facilities. Carhartt Master Cloth was designed and woven by our mills for use in Carhartt garments 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 a family owned operation committed to the mission of providing Best-in-Class apparel for workers both on and off the job. @carhartt.com
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