Work is tough, KEY is tougher.
To meet the workwear needs of farmers and ranchers in America’s Great Plains, C. A. Lakin and Harry McKey established the Lakin-McKey Manufacturing Company in Fort Scott, Kansas in 1908.
Knowing the rugged lives these men endured, the two company founders built their first pair of bib overalls with heavy-duty denim and triple-needle stitched seams. This heritage item was built to move easy throughout long days on the plains, and it carried a price that hard working men considered a fair deal.
Today, KEY apparel is just as trusted and relied upon by America’s hardest working as it was over 115 years ago. KEY provides the most durable, value-based workwear in the apparel industry. Our consistent, comfortable, work-ready apparel make us a tried and true choice for those who need clothing that works as hard as they do.