Our Story & History | Duluth Trading Company. Since the start, “There's Gotta Be a Better Way™” has been the bedrock Duluth Trading Company was built on.

Since around 2000, the company is owned and chaired by Steve Schlecht – who worked to expand the uniqueness of Duluth Trading. In 2000 it was sold again, this time to Gempler's, and moved its headquarters to Belleville, Wisconsin.

Originally founded by two brothers, Bob and Dave Fierek, as Portable Products, Inc. in 1989, the company then primarily focused on those working in construction and a tool accessory known as the "Bucket Boss".

Belleville, Wisconsin, United StatesDuluth Trading Company / HeadquartersBelleville is a village in Dane and Green counties in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. The population was 2,491 at the 2020 census. Of this, 1,909 were in Dane County, and 582 were in Green County. Wikipedia

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The former industrial town in Minnesota is coming to terms with its status as a refuge for people moving from across the country because of climate change. Debra Kamin traveled to Duluth, Minn., encountering January temperatures and icy roads, to report this story.

All of their jeans, shirts, pants, and outerwear (unless you are looking for hats), are manufactured overseas. Duluth Trading Co. does still offer a small selection of American made accessories and personal care products. Don't miss our source lists for made in America apparel, accessories, and tools!

Our brand was born and raised in the northern forests of Minnesota. Duluth Pack is proudly the oldest canvas and leather bag and pack manufacturer in the USA. Continuously since 1882, Duluth Pack has blazed the trail for manufacturing quality outdoor gear in America.

From rugged workwear to durable outdoor gear, Duluth Trading Company's Best Made collection showcases the brand's commitment to excellence. Each item is crafted in the USA with their apparel featuring American-grown Supima cotton, ensuring exceptional quality and detail.

Place your order online as usual; we will calculate the applicable shipping charges for the order based on the overseas shipping address. You may receive an email asking you to verify your billing and shipping information. Your order will be processed and delivery should occur within approximately 14 days.

We are incredibly proud to solely manufacture our products in America since 1882. The final tag is the Handcrafted By tag. The craftsperson who handcrafts your Duluth Pack product just for you hand signs each product that they sew from start to finish.