While suspenders aren’t as popular as they used to be, they are seeing a rise in popularity among the younger generation. This is mainly due to the ever-shifting fashion trends seemingly going back and forth on whether suspenders are in or out. In this article, I’ll be looking for suspenders made in the USA.
Which Companies Sell Suspenders Made in the USA? (The Short Answer)
It turns out, there are actually a handful of companies that manufacture suspenders in the USA. They are Welch Suspenders, Nocona, Hickman Suspenders, Holdup Suspenders, Logger Suspenders, Colonel Littleton, and Fox Creek Leather.
American Made Suspenders (7 Brands To Check Out)
Now that we know which companies offer suspenders manufactured in the USA let’s take a closer look at each one in more detail.
Welch Suspenders
Starting off, we have what is probably one of the most well-known American suspender manufacturers. Welch Suspenders was founded in 1967 by Fred Welch. He had an idea to produce workwear accessories. Fast forward to today, and the company is a very popular choice for people all over the US looking for suspenders.
There’s a phrase that is repeated across the company’s website – “Handcrafted in the USA.” Each pair of Welch Suspenders’ products are produced at its manufacturing facility in Portland, Oregon. It has been manufacturing its products in Oregon since it was founded, making it one of the longest-standing American suspender manufacturers.
With it being a company that specializes in manufacturing suspenders, it won’t come as much of a surprise to learn that it has a lot to offer when it comes to suspenders. Here’s a link to some of the company’s suspender product categories.
Nocona
Nocona has been going strong since 1925. It is mainly a US boot manufacturer that focuses on producing handcrafted western-style footwear for people all over the US. However, it does also have a couple of lines of suspenders hence it being featured on this list.
According to Cavender’s PFI, Eli’s Western Wear, and numerous other sources, Nocona suspenders are proudly built in the USA. While it doesn’t state exactly where in the US Nocona’s suspenders are made, the company operates a manufacturing facility in Nocona, Texas. Since this is where the company manufactures most of its products, I feel like it’s safe to assume that its suspenders are made here. That said, not all of Nocona’s suspenders are American-made.
After taking a look at the company’s official Amazon store, it clearly states that some of its products are imported. Luckily, these are all labeled as imported which makes it easy to separate the American-made suspenders from the ones imported from overseas.
Here are some links to a couple of Nocona’s American-made suspenders.
Hickman Suspenders
Hickman Suspenders has been manufacturing suspenders since 1989. It’s a company that takes pride in producing high-quality suspenders for people all over the USA. According to its website, Hickman Suspenders offers most types of suspenders from classic to modern.
As for its manufacturing, the company is a proud US manufacturer. It produces its suspenders at a facility in Post Falls, Idaho. Strangely, it only states this in its meta description as you can see below. (A meta description is the little excerpt you see on a Google search under the website name).
If you are wanting to take a look at some of Hickman Suspenders’ products then I’ve got you covered. Here are a few for you to check out.
Holdup Suspenders
Holdup Suspenders is a well-known American suspender manufacturer. The company is responsible for the patented No-Slip Suspender Clip. Holdup Suspenders is based in Southfield, Michigan.
It’s worth noting that it does look like Holdup Suspenders does rely on some overseas production for a few of its products. However, each of its American-made products is clearly marked with a little “Made in The USA” icon in the product image as you can see below.
Here are a few of Holdup Suspender’s American-made products for you to check out.
- Classic Series X-Back Holdup Suspenders With USA Patented Gripper Clasps
- Dual Clip 1” Formal Satin Finished Double-Up Style Suspenders
- Patriotic USA Flag Pattern Holdup Suspenders
Logger Suspenders
Logger Suspenders offer tough gear for tough jobs. Founded in 2008, the company’s primary focus is to produce logging suspenders that you can rely on. However, its suspenders aren’t only for loggers. They can be worn by just about anyone. The reason why they are mainly aimed at loggers is due to their reliability and sturdy build.
At the time of writing this article, the company has 100% positive feedback having made over 12800 pairs of suspenders. Needless to say, Logger Suspenders really knows how to produce quality suspenders.
The company operates a facility in Southern Oregon, this is where Logger Suspenders’ products are made. They are available in black leather, brown leather, tan elastic, and black elastic.
Here are a few of the company’s suspenders for you to take a look at.
Colonel Littleton
Colonel Littleton is a company that specializes in producing handcrafted leather-based products. From bags and briefcases to belts and suspenders, Colonel Littleton offers a fairly wide range of products.
It is a proud American manufacturer. Its website clearly states on many of its pages that its products are all handcrafted in the USA. After digging a little deeper, I found exactly where it conducts its manufacturing. Colonel Littleton operates a manufacturing facility in Lynnville, Tennessee. I found this information on a job post that the company recently put out. Unfortunately, I found this information in a PDF file which means I can’t attach a link to it. However, I’ve added an image below of an extract from the posting stating that its products are made in Tennessee.
Here is Colonel Littleton’s American-made suspender products for those wanting to take a closer look.
Fox Creek Leather
Fox Creek Leather is a proud American manufacturer that produces various leather-based products such as gloves, belts, and suspenders. It operates manufacturing facilities in over 15 different states across the US. You can see a list of its manufacturing facility locations below.
Fox Creek Leather chooses to manufacture in the USA for several reasons. It’s better for the environment, it’s better for the local and national economy, and it prevents people from working in poor work conditions. If you want to find out more regarding Fox Creek Leather’s American manufacturing then check this out.
At the time of writing this article, Fox Creek Leather only offers one line of suspenders. You can see it here.
