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For 40 years and three generations, we’ve been guided by our New England roots. Inspired by the change of seasons and abundance of natural beauty around us, we create timeless styles that weather the elements as well as the trends - incorporating textures, colors, patterns, and cuts that are classic, comfortable, and best of all, enduring. As a leading apparel supplier, we service more than 10,000 distributors and retailers nationwide and believe in bringing people together, whether it’s through teams, schools, organizations, and beyond. As a family business, our goal is to deliver more than just product – we want to leave a lasting impact on both our customers and community.

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OUR STORY

 

In 1983, Walter Lipsett founded Charles River Apparel with an innovative yellow rain slicker. Inspired by the unpredictable nature of New England, he built the business on reliable rainwear that has since transformed into an ever-expanding line of styles that includes outerwear, activewear, corporate attire, and more. Three generations later, Charles River Apparel remains a family-owned and operated business based outside of Boston.