Jeans Made in the USA

American Giant is a newcomer on the scene of American-made denim but has entered with a bang. Their 218 Straight Denim style is getting good reviews from its customers. They get their denim from Mount Vernon Mills, a centuries-old factory in Trion, Georgia, and assemble all their jeans in Los Angeles. The Dakota Straight style comes in one cut and one wash – a simple and classic style.

We have an exclusive discount with American Giant too, so if you’re a first-time customer, use the code AAR at checkout for 20% off sitewide!

Raleigh Denim Workshop, much like other boutique denim brands, started from very humble beginnings. Founders Sarah and Victor (based in Raleigh, NC) started by making every pair of jeans themselves, then as the business scaled, they kept that human element in every pair of jeans they create. They actually sign the inside pocket of every pair!

Tellason has several different styles of men’s jeans, all of which are made to be really high quality from Cone Mills denim. The guys behind Tellason put a lot of focus on the little things (like lining the back pockets with the same material as the front so your wallet doesn’t burst through). According to one of Tellason’s Founders, Pete Searson, they love being in the home of denim in San Francisco, “where denim culture was born,” says Searson. “We are driven to support our local economy and this is one way to do it while staying true to our core desire to keep things where they belong (San Francisco).”

Shockoe Atelier is handmaking incredible jeans out of their factory in downtown Richmond, Virginia. They use denim from Mount Vernon Mills in Georgia and Vidalia Mills in Louisiana for most of their popular jean styles. They also offer free lifetime repairs for rips and tears.

Ginew is a Native American owned and operated business based in Oregon that has a few great pairs of jeans. They source denim from Vidalia Mills for a lot of styles, and everything is handmade. They also partner with a lot of other Native businesses and independent artisans for a truly unique look to a lot of their apparel.

Skinner American Goods was founded in 2014 and makes fine denim jeans made from raw selvedge denim. Everything is made by hand and they have a standard fit and heavyweight work jeans style available.

Atlas 46 is making work jeans made with super flexible and durable A-Flex denim. They are handcrafted in the USA, although their denim is imported. They are designed to fit well, have deep front pockets, and have a reinforced triple-stitch inseam. The aim is to be comfortable on the job site with a pair of these jeans.

Round House Jeans has been producing work jeans made in the USA for over 110 years. They set up a factory in Shawnee, Oklahoma in the late 1800s and never looked back – they are still located in the same town today! Their goal is to produce some really tough and comfortable work jeans. They also sell overalls – they have denim and duck cloth varieties in a lot of different styles.

Bullet Blues makes designer jeans for both men and women that are made to just plain fit as well as be stylish, comfortable, and durable. The men’s collection includes options for skinny jeans, boot cut, and a relaxed fit. The women’s collection has a lot of variety as well. Bullet Blues is committed to quality – they don’t cut corners, which is something that their customers love about them. “A true pair of denim simply has to be made in America,” says Isabelle Benoit, Owner and Designer at Bullet Blues.

Dearborn Denim aims to make some of the most comfortable jeans in America. Their denim has a slight stretch to it, and they have a lot of style options to choose from. Everything is designed, cut, and sewn in the US, however, they source their denim fabric largely from Cone Mills’ international location in Mexico.

The Diamond Gusset Jean Co. has been making jeans in the USA since 1987. They have styles for both men and women that are manufactured to offer good durability and comfort. Most of their jeans have a slightly higher rise that sits up on the waist.

The Imogene + Willie founders struggled to find jeans that fit them well, so they set out to create the perfect fitting jean themselves. They set up shop in Nashville in 2009 and have been off to the races every since. They have several different styles and fits for men and women: skinny, straight, slim, indigo, high rise, black, and much more.

Left Field NYC was started in 1998 and has grown to be a staple for specialty American-made denim, produced in New York. “For me, it’s not authentic if it’s not made in USA and our image reflects American culture, so there’s no other legitimate way to do it,” says Christian McCann, Founder at Left Field.

They also love to incorporate a bit of American history into the inspiration for their jeans, focused on the hard-working coal miner, since Christian is from PA where some of the best coal in the world is mined. It’s everywhere, from a coal miner’s bandanna printed on each pocket to the leather label art and buttons on the jeans. “These are the things that our customers appreciate: top quality American manufacturing, using the best denims available and American made copper burrs, rivets and buttons,” says McCann. They have styles in black and indigo, most with a bit of a slim (but not skinny) rocker fit.

Origin makes a wide variety of clothes, boots, and other durable goods, all made in the USA. Their jeans are grown and sewn in America from the foothills of Maine’s western mountains. Their Delta 68 denim jeans are made to be super tough and comfortable with some flexibility to them as well. There can be long shipping times for Origin jeans.

Stovall & Young is a small denim shop with only 5 styles of men’s jeans. They have a strong dedication to quality American manufacturing – all of their jeans are crafted in San Fransisco, home of one of the most iconic denim brands in the world – Levi’s. Their denim is woven in the famous White Oak Cone Denim factory in Greensboro, North Carolina.

We spoke with Sean Young, one of the Founders, who told a passionate story about how they started manufacturing in the U.S., largely by happenstance – and they are sure glad they did. They actually started out manufacturing in China, India, and Mexico, only to learn that it was simply too complicated and too far. That’s when Sean began looking at factories in San Francisco – “I bugged the [you know what] out of a factory owner in SF until she let me roam the floors of the factory daily like I was a worker, unpaid that is, and see and feel every single aspect from rivets to cutting patterns, to sewing.” Speaking of the manufacturing process, “It’s [my] favorite part of the company,” says Young. He loves helping other new retail companies get started too, sharing his experiences and consulting around the Bay Area.”I’m happy to be living in a country that makes [you know what] by hand. And yes, my grandpa George is smiling down on me and my jeans and my dad loves his S&Y’s…he wears them proudly for his son and country.”

Texas Jeans is all about no-fuss denim – they make rugged jeans for the American working man that are crafted so that you can count on them day in and day out. They can do custom inseams for most of their styles, which range from relaxed fit to slim fit, and even flannel lined for those colder days. Texas Jeans aims to create a reliable, comfortable pair of jeans that you can wear every day. All of their jeans are made from American cotton and woven at Mt. Vernon Mills. Also, be sure to check out all the other products made in North Carolina.

The Rising Sun Mfg Co. uses classic sewing techniques and an intensive, detail-oriented research process to try and set their jeans apart from the field. They started in 2004 and have been producing high-quality jeans ever since. Their Blacksmith jean is a mid-rise style that is designed to be super comfortable and have a pretty unique look to them.

Williamsburg Garment Company makes great jeans from raw Cone Denim White Oak fabric for men and women. They have a few styles and colors to choose from, and they also offer hemming and tapering if you need some alterations.

Noend Denim makes classic denim jeans for women that will last you for decades to come. They also offer jumpsuits, overalls, and other women’s clothing and accessories that you should check out.

Benchmark FR has a couple of good jean options, and what makes them unique is that all their clothing is flame-resistant. So, if you need some tough workwear, definitely check out their denim.

WiesMade is a premium denim manufacturer that has a 100% American supply chain from farm to final production. They use tough 14oz selvedge denim for all their jeans, and have a few styles to choose from.

Freenote Cloth makes high-end jeans, although these use some Japanese denim in a few of their styles. We wanted to add them here, though, since they assemble and stitch everything in the USA, and source some materials domestically.

LC King is a great clothing manufacturer based in Bristol, Tennessee, that makes durable workwear. Check out their Heritage series jeans, which are made domestically and built to last.

Brave Star Selvage is a good, affordable denim brand that uses fabric from Cone Mills and, unfortunately, Japan as well. The jeans using imported fabric should be clearly labeled on their site, but they have plenty of great made in the USA options as well. Check them out if you’re on a budget.

Another good option for jeans – just a one-man shop at his home in Alabama. He makes jeans for men and women that are built to last.

Rustic Dime makes some really high-quality denim out of their factory in LA. They operate on a factory direct model and are able to keep their prices surprisingly low.

UNI/FORM manufactures great everyday essentials, including a few pairs of jeans. Unfortunately, some of them use Japanese cotton, but all of the stitching and assembly are done in the US.

Prison Blues got started in 1989 and makes super durable raw and washed denim jeans. They employ adults in custody in the state of Oregon, allowing them to learn technical skills that improve the rate of successful reentry back into society after incarceration. They have a few styles to choose from – definitely give them a look.