here’s a reason Carhartt stays in families for generations. Because when you make clothing the right way, using the highest-quality materials and sweating even the tiniest details, you build gear that takes more time and effort to wear out. That’s why rugged, long-lasting Carhartt doesn’t just pass the test of time – it’s meant to be passed down between family members and stay on the job where it belongs.
At Carhartt, our mission and purpose have always been rooted in honesty and integrity. Dating back to 1889, our founder, Hamilton Carhartt, provided a leading example in the importance of doing the right thing. From maintaining a longstanding commitment to treating all associates, retailers, and consumers with the utmost respect, to protecting our planet to leave a better world for future generations of hardworking people, our promise to uphold a high standard of ethics has never wavered.
Carhartt stands behind the quality, craftsmanship, and performance of every piece of gear we make. In fact, our Built To Last Commitment guarantees it. A broken zipper or missing button’s no reason for your Carhartt to retire early, or worse, end up in a landfill. Our repair service is here to help.
View Our CommitmentIn 2021, we worked to reduce the amount of paper and plastic used in our packaging. We not only cut our overall usage by 13%, including a 43% reduction in our overall paper usage, we also use primarily recycled mailers made from 100% post-industrial waste.
In 2021, as a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, our completion and verification of the Higg Brand & Retail Module (BRM) set a baseline for social and environmental performance. The assessment will help drive improvements in both areas while developing current and future action plans. This includes a focus on the energy, water, and chemical usage of our raw materials, as well as traceability throughout the supply chain. We're also dedicated to improving our existing Global Social Responsibility Program by tracking performance to show progress in a readily accessible manner.
Carhartt installed Building Energy Management Systems at six facilities accounting for 72% of our total electrical usage. Using Schneider’s Electric Power Monitoring Expert software, the data collected will help identify energy-saving opportunities and improve overall energy-efficiency.
We built custom Carhartt repair kits with the buttons, zipper sliders, and fabric patches you need to get the job done yourself.
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Doing the right thing is foundational to Carhartt. View our global supply chain map to learn more.
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In 2020, Carhartt joined the OIA Climate Action Corps, which unites brands within the outdoor industry towards a common goal of being the world’s first climate positive industry by 2030.
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As a member of the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, Carhartt is driving operational improvements, and tracking progress all across our social and environmental performance.
The Responsible Packaging Movement is an organization started by prAna committed to eliminating excess packaging waste from our supply chains in a responsible, long-lasting way.
Textile Exchange is a global nonprofit that creates leaders in the preferred fiber and materials industry.
Carhartt is working with C4 to evolve western cotton production and create a roadmap for all California cotton growers: farm, forward, domestic, and traceable.
