8 Made in USA Jeans Brands Committed to American Manufacturing
Making jeans in the USA is undeniably hard work, demanding a commitment to people, labor, machines, and craft. Only a dedicated handful choose to take on the challenge of operating a jean factory in America.
About this list
This list is curated by Todd Shelton, an American-made jeans manufacturer with our own factory in New Jersey. We specifically feature brands that own their jean factories and sell directly through an online store.
While all brands on this list proudly make their jeans in the USA, it’s important to note that most use imported denim. For specific denim origin information, please refer to each brand’s individual product pages.
If you’d like to suggest a brand for this list or report an error, please email us. Please note: we make no commissions from any of the links provided.
For jeans brands that utilize third-party factories, see the bottom of this article. For American made clothing brands visit this list.
Jean brands that own their USA factories
This exclusive list highlights 8 brands that stand out: they not only make their jeans in the USA but also own and operate their own factories.
We strive for accuracy, so if you know of another brand that fits these strict criteria and isn’t featured here, please email us.
Listed in alphabetical order:
Blue Delta
| Brand | Jeans | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Delta | Men’s and women’s | $450 | Tupelo, MS |
Though it might be easier or cheaper to make pants elsewhere, Mississippi is home. Blue Delta employs 70+ local artisans, seamstresses, and people who are near and dear to us. From the time you purchase your pants until they leave our factory, each pair will go through sixteen unique steps, each one masterfully performed by a proud Blue Delta employee.
Blue Delta focuses on corporate gifting events, from golf courses to convention centers. Making jeans for “buttoned-up CFO’s” or “stylish interns”. Their “bespoke” approach lets their customers “craft the perfect jeans for anyone — regardless of age, gender, size, or style.”
Dearborn Denim
| Brand | Jeans | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dearborn Denim | Men’s and women’s | $75 | Chicago, IL |
We believe in the importance of manufacturing to our communities and actively contribute to its growth. By choosing Dearborn Denim, you’re not only choosing the best denim for yourself but also supporting the ethical production of apparel in the USA.
Dearborn Denim is a family-owned and operated unionized factory located in Chicago. They’ve been on a mission since 2016 to provide their customers with classic cut jeans that exceed expectations. They invite their customers to join them in their journey to redefine denim and champion American-made excellence.
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At Todd Shelton, helping you find your best fit is our top priority. We make jeans for short men and tall men. We make high-rise jeans for men all across the USA. Whatever your specific fit preferences, we most likely have a solution.
Glenn’s Denim
| Brand | Jeans | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenn’s Denim | Men’s | $310 | New York, NY |
As a young man in my native Trinidad, I landed my first paying job in a local workshop that was making jeans and other apparel for the local oil field workers, mechanics, and other tradesmen. I was interested in these tough, functional clothes from the start, especially when I realized that so many of my favorite characters – cowboys, bikers, and musicians from all the American films I was watching wore these sorts of clothes as well.
Glenn’s Denim is the culmination of Glenn Liburd’s 30-year infatuation with denim, and his commitment to mastering the art and craft of making the world’s best jeans. After a career spent working behind the scenes designing, cutting, and sewing for others, at the age of 62 Glenn has launched his first collection under his own name in 2019.
Railcar Fine Goods
| Brand | Jeans | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Railcar Fine Goods | Men’s and women’s | $240 | El Monte, CA |
Our expert artisans craft each garment by hand with precision and decades of experience. Our in-house manufacturing facility ensures exceptional quality while honoring traditional craftsmanship. We’re not just a fashion brand, we’re a passionate team dedicated to preserving garment-making heritage in today’s world.
Every aspect of Railcar’s operation in their El Monte, CA workshop revolves around using a small team of sewers and leather workers to ensure their products stand the test of time. Railcar also offers denim jean repairs and alteration services.
Raleigh Denim
| Brand | Jeans | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raleigh Denim | Men’s and women’s | $440 | Raleigh, NC |
We’re obsessed with the relationship between time and design. On one level, it’s about the creative freedom that comes from taking our time. It’s led to our impossible-to-mass-manufacture back pockets, hidden blue stitch details, selvage highlights, and all the other extras that make our jeans ours.
Raleigh Denim makes jeans in their Raleigh, NC workshop as well as in Mexico. Their Raleigh workshop features vintage machines run by “expert jeansmiths.”
Round House Jeans
| Brand | Jeans | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Round House | Men’s | $90 | Shawnee, OK |
The tale is told of a traveling tailor who had not a cent, but four sewing heavy machines. The original company put him to work making overalls. The company grew until it had one hundred machines. The old tailor, however, had no part in the growth because he eloped with his boarding house lady’s daughter.
Round House is the largest manufacturer of American made jeans, and is the oldest operating manufacturer in Oklahoma, selling almost 300,000 jeans per year.
Shockoe Atelier
| Brand | Jeans | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shockoe Atelier | Men’s | $275 | Richmond, VA |
Each garment is carefully crafted by our team of makers to ensure a truly superior product. Inspired by traditional European tailoring, our garments and our atelier embody a new American workwear. Our products, made in America, reflect the fabric of our society and encapsulate the spirit of the multi-cultural American dream.
Founded in 2012, Shockoe Atelier set out to create quality handmade jeans using the finest denim available. Their guiding mission of ethically manufactured apparel led them to opening their atelier in the heart of the historic Shockoe Bottom neighborhood of downtown Richmond, Virginia.
Todd Shelton
| Brand | Jeans | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Todd Shelton | Men’s | $320 | East Rutherford, NJ |
Our goal is to give men more control over how their jeans fit. We do this by offering a wide variety of fit options, including high-rise jeans, a broad range of inseams, and multiple leg opening widths. Once you find your ideal fit, we consistently deliver that exact fit, order after order, year after year.
Todd Shelton focuses on all cotton (non stretch) denim, using Japanese selvedge denim and premium Italian denim. The brand endorses classic fits, minimal design, and no exterior branding.
Why owning factory matters for Made in USA jeans
eople who seek Made in USA jeans often look beyond just the “made in” label; they also, importantly, care about the values and full commitment behind the brands.
Owning and operating a jean factory in the USA demands an immense commitment to people, labor, machines, and craft. This list specifically spotlights the brands and dedicated individuals who have fully embraced the hard work of American manufacturing by operating their own production facilities.
While many other brands are also committed to making jeans in the USA, they often utilize third-party factories in cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, and El Paso. We’ve provided a separate list of these brands below.
Made in USA jeans brands using 3rd-party factories
In alphabetical order:
All American Clothing Co. (Arcanum, OH) – under $100
All USA Clothing (Keego Harbor, MI) – under $100
American Giant (San Francisco, CA) – over $100
Bullet Blues (Coral Springs, FL) – over $100
Bridge and Boro (Manhasset, NY) – over $100
Bravestar (El Segundo, CA) – Jeans – over $100
Diamond Gusset (Bon Aqua, TN) – under $100
Freenote Clothing (San Juan Capistrano, CA) – over $200
Ginew (Portland, OR) – over $200
Gustin (San Francisco, CA) – over $100
Imogene and Willie (Nashville, TN) – over $200
Left Field NYC (New York, NY) – over $200
Origin Maine (Farmington, ME) – over $100
Rogue Territory (Los Angeles, CA) – over $200
Tellason (San Francisco, CA) – over $200
3sixteen (Los Angeles, CA) – over $200
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Shifting landscape: major brands no longer Made in USA
The Big 3 – Levi’s, Wrangler, and Lee – no longer manufacture jeans in America. Just a few years ago, both Levi’s and Wrangler offered a Made in USA jean, often priced over $200, but a recent search confirms these lines have been discontinued.
This trend extends beyond the traditional giants. Even well-known brands like AG Jeans and Lucky, despite their lingering reputation for USA-made products, are no longer producing jeans here in the USA.
Consequently, consumers committed to purchasing American-made jeans will need to discover and embrace new brands, as there are now no household names manufacturing jeans in America.
What should an American-made jean cost?
For many seeking Made in USA jeans, adjusting to a higher price tag can initially be a challenge. To understand why, consider that even brands like Levi’s and Wrangler, despite not being known for high prices, sold Made in USA jeans for around $250-$275 just a few years ago. This demonstrates that even they, when manufacturing domestically, arrived at a similar cost structure.
The primary drivers of these prices are significantly higher American labor costs and factory overhead. Unlike massive offshore facilities, American factories also lack the enormous scale that typically drives down production costs, further contributing to the premium price of a truly American-made jean.
The origin of American-made jeans
In 1873, the US government granted Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis a patent for adding rivets to men’s work pants, thereby creating the first Made in USA jean. Since then, nearly 150 years later, jeans have evolved from their workwear roots into an everyday American clothing essential.
About Todd Shelton
Todd Shelton makes cotton jeans, casual button ups, and crewneck t-shirts. The products are made in the company’s New Jersey factory. The collection is designed to work together to be the foundation of a wardrobe.
