About Carhartt
Carhartt manufactures apparel known for durability, comfort, quality of construction, and fit. Its focus is clothing for the active worker, and the company says its products are made to deliver performance that can be felt in the fabric and seen in use.
Founded in 1889 in Detroit, Carhartt is now headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, with U.S. facilities in Kentucky and Tennessee. It also operates company-owned retail locations across the United States, including a flagship store in Midtown Detroit.
Carhartt employs between 1,001 and 5,000 people. Family oriented and welcoming, the company says it is committed to supporting its customers, associates, and communities.
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Insights
Updated 1 Sep 2026Carhartt is operating in a workwear category that keeps expanding as employers focus more on worker protection, regulatory compliance, and occupational safety. The market is still moving. A recent market outlook says the global industrial workwear market is on track to reach US$20.4 billion in 2026, and then US$28.9 billion by 2033.
Beyond core workwear, the brand is still showing up in consumer-facing and lifestyle settings. At the Detroit Jazz Festival, there was a Carhartt-branded amphitheater stage, and fashion coverage has tied fall apparel demand to neutral colors, cozy textures, denim, flannel, and brushed fleece, which points to Carhartt staying relevant in both utility and casual fashion positioning.
Risks are present too. Carhartt is facing separate inquiries tied to possible privacy and securities claims, but neither has turned into a lawsuit or a finding of wrongdoing, and the company has also appeared in a conservative advocacy group’s report criticizing certain corporate practices, which adds a layer of reputational scrutiny alongside its broader brand visibility.
Frequently asked questions
Carhartt is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
Carhartt has 1001-5000 employees according to its company profile.
Carhartt operates in the Apparel & Fashion sector. Public valuation figures are not always disclosed for private companies.