Apparel and Footwear

Explore how your favorite clothing and shoe brands are actually made. From denim and jackets to sneakers and boots, we trace the factories, countries, and parent companies behind the apparel you wear every day.

Where Are Levi's Made

Where Are Levi’s Made

Levi’s jeans are made by Levi Strauss and Co., an American publicly traded company headquartered in San Francisco, controlled by the Haas family. Levi’s manufactures through contracted factories primarily in Bangladesh, Vietnam, and Pakistan. The company invented blue jeans in 1873.

Where Are Wrangler Jeans Made

Where Are Wrangler Jeans Made

Wrangler jeans are made by Kontoor Brands, Inc., an American publicly traded company formed when VF Corporation spun off its jeanswear brands in 2019. Kontoor also owns Lee jeans. Wrangler manufacturing is primarily in Mexico, Bangladesh, and Nicaragua.

Where Is Samsung Televisions Made

Where Is Samsung Televisions Made

Samsung televisions are made by Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., a South Korean company headquartered in Suwon. Most Samsung TVs sold in North America are assembled in Vietnam or Mexico. Samsung manufactures its own QLED and QD-OLED display panels through its Samsung Display subsidiary.