"To be the best provider of high quality FR apparel for working men and women."
Workrite is proud to be an ISO 9001:2008 certified company.
Workrite is the leading manufacturer and provider of flame-resistant uniforms in the world. For more than 30 years, Workrite has focused exclusively on manufacturing flame-resistant garments.
As the major player in the flame-resistant garment industry, Workrite participates in numerous industry associations and standards-writing organizations. We work in close partnership with fiber and fabric manufacturers to help bring new products and solutions to the market.
All of our resources are dedicated to delivering the highest quality flame-resistant products, backed by superior service and solid technical expertise. Our goal is to provide the most effective flame-resistant uniform programs possible for our customers. To hear what our customers say about Workrite CLICK HERE.
Year 1973 Workrite founded by
Franklin E. Wenter in
Oxnard, CA
Year 1985 OSHA begins to fine
refineries for not
providing flame-resistant clothing.
Year 1994 Workrite adds
several new flame-
resistant fabrics to
our product offering
Year 1994 OSHA passes the 1910.269 "Maintenance Standard" requiring utility workers to not wear clothing that could add to burn injury in the event of an electrical arc
Year 1999 Workrite becomes a subsidiary of Williamson-Dickie Manufacturing Company ("Dickies")
Year 1974 Dowell becomes Workrite's first commercial customer of Nomex® coveralls
Year 1991 Workrite expands product offering beyond Nomex to include Indura® FR-treated cotton garments
Year 1995 Workrite opens its Houston Distribution Center
Year 1995 Industry veterans Kenneth G. Wenzel and Laura A. Kinney take leadership of Workrite as co-CEOs
Year 2000 NFPA 70E standard, 2000 edition, includes a requirement for all industrial personnel working near energized parts to wear FR clothing
