Still trending after 125 years.
Let our experience in denim + twill work for you.
Aalfs has long been a trusted name in the apparel manufacturing industry. Established in 1892 in Sioux City, Iowa, this fourth-generation family-owned business has become known for our innovation, reliability, high-quality standards, + partnerships that span decades. Throughout the years, we’ve remained privately held + financially sound, even while expanding our Midwestern work ethics to our wholly owned + dedicated manufacturing facilities in Mexico + Nicaragua.
Today, we proudly employ 150 Associates in the United States, + 4,500 people worldwide. This includes our facilities in Mexico + Nicaragua as well as sales and marketing offices in Dallas and a distribution center in Mena, Arkansas. Wherever you find Aalfs, you’ll discover that we’re committed to making a difference in the communities in which we do business.
our story
we remain vigilant to our core tenants:
our customer’s brands
our heritage is rooted in our customers + their brands
We have a long history working with some of America’s top legacy brands, with program experience that spans from mass-to-specialty retail categories in men’s, women’s + kid’s apparel. Our pride in partnership continues today with consumer favorites:
expertise + capabilities
our history
125 years of trusted quality
2016 | Achieved the highest rated apparel plant in Mexico for water treatment with 94% of water used is returned to the environment
2015 | JCPenney “Vendor of the Year” award for performance, quality + sustainability
2014 | Levis “Best Quality Supplier” + Dockers “Highest On-time Delivery” awards
2003 | Begin full-service manufacturing facilities in Nicaragua
1992 | Begin full-service manufacturing facilities in Mexico
1985 | Establishes Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) program
1952 | Begin exclusively manufacturing denim + twill
WWII | Receive enough denim on an allotment to continue producing; produces for the military as well
1941 | 75+ menswear items are being produced, including shirts, pants, sweaters, ties, gloves, caps, suspenders + shoe strings
1892 | The manufacturing of overalls, pants, + shirts begins
a legacy of support
supporting communities through giving
Aalfs has connected people + resources since our earliest days. We work hard to provide opportunities by collaborating + providing assistance to organizations through strategic initiatives, grant-making, + donations. We’ve been doing this for over 125 years, and have witnessed the power of working together.
Our commitment to building strong communities includes:
- Donating goods from our core business
- Providing grants that support learning + developmental milestones — education, the arts, and the health + well-being of families
- Supporting Associate community involvement + volunteerism
where we’re making a difference
United States
The Aalfs Downtown Library
Adventist Community Services (Hurricane Harvey Relief)
American Red Cross
Boys Club of Sioux City
Boys & Girls Home & Family Services
Briar Cliff University -Crittenton Center
Clothing Across America
Girls Inc. of Sioux City
Jackson Recovery (Women Helping Women)
Make a Wish Foundation of Iowa
Mid America Transportation & Aviation Museum
Morningside College
Orpheum Theatre
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Siouxland, Inc.
Sioux City Art Center Association
Sioux City Public Library Foundation
Siouxland Heritage Foundation (Museum)
Sioux City Symphony Orchestra
Siouxland Community Foundation
Siouxland Historical Railroad Association
Siouxland Regional Cancer Center
United Way of Siouxland
Waitt Family Foundation Scholarship
mexico
Mexican Red Cross (International Federation of Red Cross)
Cáritas de Torreon
Cáritas de Gomez Palacio
Frater Laguna AC
nicaragua
Nicaragua Red Cross (International Federation of Red Cross)
Fire Brigade
Municipal Ministry
Foundation of Special Families Santa Julia de Billiart
Community Nursing Home
