Overview

Lee is an American apparel brand founded in 1889 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company manufactures denim, casual wear, and workwear for men, women, and boys. With 500–1,000 employees and estimated annual revenue between $500 million and $1 billion, Lee operates as a private company. In November 2026, Authentic Brands Group completed its acquisition of Lee, with One Jeanswear Group assuming operations in the US and Canada.

At a glance

What Lee makes

Lee holds certifications including ISO 9001, ISO 14001, AS9100, IATF 16949, and Nadcap, supporting quality and compliance across manufacturing.

Certifications

Lee is associated with the following certifications in public sources. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part:

• AS9100 — theleeco.com

• IATF 16949 — theleeco.com

• ISO 14001 — theleeco.com

• ISO 9001 — theleeco.com

• Nadcap — leeaerospace.com

Latest developments

• 2026-11-03 — Authentic Brands Group Completes Acquisition of Lee — Authentic Brands Group (authentic.com)

• 2026-11-03 — One Jeanswear Group Begins New Chapter Leading Lee® Operations in the US and Canada (businesswire.com)

• 2026-11-03 — With new ownership, Lee eyes activewear and workwear | Retail Dive (retaildive.com)

• 2026-09-30 — News Releases | Lee Enterprises, Inc. (lee.net)

• 2026-09-11 — Authentic Brands Group and Union Group Announce Strategic Partnership for Lee in Mexico — Authentic Brands Group (authentic.com)

• 2026-09-02 — Authentic Expands Lee's Global Operating Network Through Partnership with HiMaxx in China's Mainland, Hong Kong SAR and Macao SAR — Authentic Brands Group (authentic.com)

Facilities

Lee is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. Public sources also reference these locations:

• North Carolina — businesswire.com

Company details

Following the 2026 acquisition by Authentic Brands Group, Lee is exploring expansion into activewear and workwear categories. Lee was founded in 1889, has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, and is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. On the LightSource stability read it is rated "Established & active": 137 years in operation (founded 1889). Holds AS9100, IATF 16949, ISO 14001, ISO 9001, Nadcap certification(s) per public sources.

Frequently asked questions

What does Lee do?

Lee is an American apparel brand founded in 1889 and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina. The company manufactures denim, casual wear, and workwear for men, women, and boys. With 500–1,000 employees and estimated annual revenue between $500 million and $1 billion, Lee operates as a private company. In November 2026, Authentic Brands Group completed its acquisition of Lee, with One Jeanswear Group assuming operations in the US and Canada.

Where is Lee headquartered?

Lee is headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina (400 North Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 27401).

When was Lee founded?

Lee was founded in 1889.

How big is Lee?

Lee has an estimated 500-1,000 employees, with revenue in the $500M-1B range (estimated).

What certifications does Lee hold?

Lee lists AS9100 · IATF 16949 · ISO 14001 · ISO 9001 · Nadcap on its website. Confirm the certified scope for the specific plant producing your part.

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