ALPHA INDUSTRIES

History of Alpha Industries

Alpha Industries was founded in 1959 by Samuel Gelber and his son Herman in Knoxville, Tennessee. The company began producing jackets for the U.S. Army, supplying MA-1 and L-2B jackets to the U.S. Department of Defense. Over the years, Alpha Industries became a major supplier of military jackets to the U.S. military and other countries around the world. In the 1970s, Alpha Industries began producing jackets for the civilian market, using the same construction techniques and high-quality materials as military jackets. In 1975, the brand launched the MA-1 jacket, a highly successful bomber jacket that made Alpha Industries famous worldwide. Today, Alpha Industries is a global brand offering a wide range of apparel and accessories, with a special focus on bomber and military jackets. The brand has a strong online presence and has collaborated with various brands and designers to create successful capsule collections.

For an urban-chic outfit

Alpha Industries has everything a man's heart desires. No wish goes unfulfilled. You can expect all kinds of colors, different silhouettes, different fits, clothing for winter, summer and transitional periods Alpha Industries has a wide selection of cool t-shirts and polos. It doesn't matter whether casual, long-sleeved, chic t-shirt or tank top; thanks to the eye-catching designs, t-shirts and polo shirts are designed as a statement of style, freedom and dynamism. Alpha Industries provides t-shirts and polos to match your personal style. Looking for something understated with a minimalist, clean design? Then the Basic T Small Logo T-shirt is just the thing for you. The perfect cut puts you in the spotlight, the small discreet logo on the chest conveys understatement and doesn't distract from what's important. Or would you prefer it to be a little funkier? Then how about an RBF Moto T? Here the Alpha Industries logo and legendary "remove before flight" slogan is highlighted on the back in contrasting color. With Alpha Industries t-shirts you are equipped for any situation with the right clothing. Funky t-shirts are the right choice for fun during the day or for a disco ride at night. With versatile t-shirts you are not only perfectly equipped for sports activities, but also for dinner dates. Alpha Industries offers a wide selection of pants and Bermuda shorts that can be perfectly combined with t-shirts. From long, elegant cargo pants to chic Bermuda shorts you will find the right pants for a stylish look. With our classic cargo pants you have a choice of different designs and lengths. While long pants are a stylish option any time of year, modern bermuda shorts offer you a great way to look chic in summer. Depending on your personal taste, you can opt for more subtle designs in darker shades, or basic monochrome with patch pockets like the Airman Short. Alpha Industries bermuda shorts are designed not only for a comfortable evening at home on the couch, but also for an everyday look. Several bermuda models will make you a real eye-catcher on the road.

Bomber jackets as a design approach

Alpha Industries bomber jackets are an example of this design approach. The MA-1 and L-2B jackets, originally created for the military, have been reinterpreted for the civilian market with new fabrics and details, becoming an urban fashion icon. The original Alpha Industries bomber jacket is made of nylon, with orange lining and an oversize fit. Alpha Industries has been around for 60 years now, which is why many variations of the first pilot jacket have entered the collections, partly because of changing trends in the fashion world and the growing enthusiasm for blousons. All models are based on this concept: quality, functionality and originality. Thus were born even the simple summer versions MA-1 TT and MA-1 TT Hood, which today, like the Basic T, are indispensable in every closet. TT stands for Two Tone Nylon, a material resistant to wind and rain. In addition to the monochromatic ones, there are of course some firecrackers under our pilot jackets with which to draw attention to yourself. This means that no matter whether you dress conspicuously or rather discreetly, you definitely need an Alpha Bomber Jacket. There are Alpha Industries bomber jackets for every occasion. For example, the MA-1 D-Tec and CWU 45 are your faithful companions on the way to school or to the sold-out concert of your favorite singer in slightly colder temperatures and can be easily combined with many of our beanies and scarves. In spring and fall you can wear the MA-1 VF LW bomber jacket with tonal lining over your shirt for a family dinner at the elegant restaurant.

A strong connection to military culture

The brand is particularly focused on environmental sustainability and uses recycled materials and eco-friendly production techniques to reduce the environmental impact of its operations. Alpha Industries is also committed to improving the working conditions of its employees and workers in production supply chains. In addition to apparel production, Alpha Industries has collaborated with various designers and brands to create successful capsule collections. The design of Alpha Industries garments is based on tradition and innovation. If you are looking for an original and high-quality garment, Alpha Industries is the brand for you.