Penmans
Industry
  • Clothing
  • Apparel
Founded1868
HeadquartersParis, Ontario
Products
  • Wool
  • Cotton

Penmans is a Toronto, Canada-based clothing manufacturer. It was founded as a woolen knitting mill in Paris, Ontario, in 1868.[1] It became one of Canada's largest suppliers of cotton and woolen knit goods, including hosiery and underwear, by the 1890s.[2][3]

Once known for long johns (which have been discontinued),[1] Penmans now produces sports shirts, sweatpants, sweatshirts, and shorts.[4]

Penmans-branded clothing is also sold by Walmart since 2010.[5]

References

  1. 1 2 Alan D. Gray (June 26, 1986). "Penmans' shift to sports, leisure suits paying off". Ottawa Citizen. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
  2. ↑ "Penmans 1920s hang tag". 19 January 2012.
  3. ↑ Vintage Penmans "made in Canada" image
  4. ↑ "PENMANS Trademark of Penman's Inc. Serial Number: 74112325 :: Trademarkia Trademarks".
  5. ↑ Flavelle, Dana (August 30, 2010). "Wal-Mart pumps up its private clothing brand". Toronto Star. Retrieved June 14, 2013.
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