Dickies
Dickies is an American apparel brand specializing in workwear, including pants, shirts, and outerwear designed for durability. It is a subsidiary of VF Corporation, a global apparel and footwear company headquartered in the United States.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
United States
HQ City
Fort Worth
Founded
1918
EU Headquartered
No
EU Manufactured
No
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NYSE
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
VF Corporation
Data Hosting
US
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
Compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
Moderate
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
Sedex, WRAP
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1922
Company founding
C.N. Williamson and E.E. Dickie founded the U.S. Overall Company in Fort Worth, Texas.
2017
Acquisition by VF Corp
VF Corporation acquired Williamson-Dickie Mfg. Co. for approximately $820 million.
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