About Us
History
Legendary Workwear since 1922
Workwear bearing the distinctive Dickies logo is worn by workers from almost every industry and in many of the world’s most demanding working environments.
Dickies workwear is renown for its performance, comfort and durability. Through dedication to innovation, customer service and partnership, Dickies has become the largest workwear provider in the world.
C.N. Williamson and E.E."Colonel" Dickie began their association with workwear in the 'Vehicle and harness' business in Bryan Texas.
1918
The U.S. Overall Company was established
1922
The company was renamed Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company
1930s & World War II Years
From its early years, Williamson-Dickie enjoyed steady growth, slowed only by the Great Depression, and during World War II, the company produced millions of uniforms for the nation's armed forces.
In converting to civilian production after the war, C. Don Williamson began a strategy of geographical expansion and established new production facilities, warehouses, and sales territories throughout the United States.
1950s
Williamson-Dickie became an international company by expanding into the European market and the Middle Eastern market - where Texas oil workers introduced the Dickies brand to Middle Eastern oil fields.
1989
Further expansion was undertaken through acquisition of Clares workwear in the UK.
Today
While Williamson-Dickie began as a bib overall company, today it is the number one provider of branded work apparel worldwide.
Privately owned Dickies is financially strong supplying and distributing in excess of 50 million garments annually.
Dickies can offer its customers financial stability and reliability in the continuous supply of their corporate uniforms along with a reputation for unrivalled service and quality, which has resulted in many customers whose brands are household names choosing to continue their partnerships with Dickies for decades.
Dickies (UK) Ltd offers a bespoke corporate uniform design and management service, in addition to offering a wide variety of performance and design led workwear clothing distributed through approved stockists from a stock based range.
Dickies services a diverse mix of business sectors with work place and protective clothing. Clothing includes Protective and Workwear, PPE, Casualwear, Healthcare, Chef and Kitchen, Aprons, Housekeeping, Shirts and Blouses, Suiting, Business Accessories, Knitwear and Safety Footwear as well as Eye Protection, Hand Protection and Flame Retardant Clothing.
Dickies workwear is currently sold throughout the world across Europe the USA ,South Africa, Australia, Russia, Chile, Japan, Iceland, Canada, and Mexico.