Alpha Industries

Alpha Industries is an American clothing manufacturer that specializes in American military style and fashion apparel. Founded in 1959 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the company has a long history in making military clothing. Alpha Industries started as a basement operation using leased sewing machines and only a few employees. However, with the start of the Vietnam War, Alpha's growth rapidly accelerated due to the sudden increase in demand for military clothing. Alpha has made jackets for the military of the United States for over half a century, including the famous M65 jacket. In 1970, Alpha Industries began to cater to the consumer market. The company expanded considerably over the decades, and by the mid-1980s, Alpha found itself with new customer bases in other countries. Today, Alpha Industries continues to be a leading producer of military-style clothing and fashion apparel in the United States.