THE ALPHA STORY

In October, 1959, more than 50 years ago, Alpha Industries began its operations making military clothing in the basement of a rented Knoxville, Tennessee factory using leased sewing machines and only a few employees. The first few years were very difficult for newly formed Alpha because it was a time of peace and the U.S. Defense Department purchased only small quantities of military clothing. However, the outstanding quality of Alpha’s clothing quickly came to the Defense Department’s attention and as America’s need for military clothing increased as the Vietnam conflict deepened, Alpha’s growth as a manufacturer for the Defense Department rapidly accelerated.

Alpha specialized in manufacturing many types of jackets and pants for U.S. military forces. As the years went by America’s Defense Forces came to rely more and more on Alpha’s expertise to produce U.S. Air Force and Naval Aviation flight jackets, Army and Marine Corps field jackets and a host of military pants and other clothing. During this time Alpha manufactured over 40 million garments for the U.S. military ranging from simple hoods to complicated cold weather Gore-Tex parkas.

Although Alpha made many different types of clothing the company became most associated with several jackets that became classics of American fashion. Two of these jackets--- the MA-1 flight jacket and the M-65 field jacket-- were almost exclusively made by Alpha for the military and Alpha was instrumental in working with the U.S. military designers to improve their performance and design. Subsequently when these garments migrated from their military roots into globally popular casual or street wear styles Alpha, as the authentic producer of the MA-1 and M-65 for the military, also became famous in the public’s mind for these styles.

In keeping with the Alpha Industries concept "tried, tested, proven"
Alpha Industries has remained true to its history by continuing to produce authentic military garments. Nevertheless, Alpha Industries fulfils the expectations of its global customer base by continually developing casual clothing that interprets its military heritage into products that people want to wear because of their unsurpassed performance characteristics, design and quality.

[AwesomeNation]

I really like when fashion brands shoot videos like this for markets where they are relatively unknown. Its important for a consumer to understand what the brand is and what it stands for. This made me buy one instantly. Good Work!

[helio]

I bought a MA-1 at the Smithsonian Udvar-Hazy Museum. I had it for 10 years. Unfortunately during one of our moves, it was lost. Still miss that jacket! It was awesome! Nothing beats an Alpha!

[bertalanmursa]

Great, !!, Thank you Alpha Industries..

[marcushinze]

Geil. Alpha industries. Wer Sie einmal getragen hat, will nichts anderes mehr.

[richardhansen]

I'm a 64 year old male and I owned a lot of flight jackets in my day Rothco ... and they just don't measure up to Alpha Industries in fact I just purchased 3 cwu-45p flight jackets green black and replica blue at $160 each and in my opinion they are of the highest quality in Flight jackets and Military apparel that I have ever seen one one of my jackets has Marine Corps emblems on it the green one and I'm always getting compliments on how it looks on me after all I'm a 64 year old Marine Corps veteran... Lead the Way Alpha Industries ... YOU HAVE POINT ! ( UP FRONT..LEADING THE WAY.!! ) SEMPER FI ( ALWAYS FAITHFUL]

[dominopatti]

My new MA-1 bomberjacket hoodie blue 🥰🥰🥰🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[filiputah]

I sure love them and wear them all the time 😊

[ElusiveMasquerade]

I bought an Alpha Industries M65 and was sad to see that it was made in China. I know that there are some made in the USA but I have no idea where to locate one. Don't get me wrong, I really like my M65 by Alpha but I would have liked it even more if it was made in the USA. My next M65 will be the made in USA "Cockpit USA M65 Field Jacket" They are $370 but I don't care, I want American made quality. The SKU# is Z26L008-S for anyone here who wants an American made M65. Simply google it and you will find it. :-)

[Casper-tvjx]

So true !! I have the honour to be a proud owner of one of there jackets and personally I think there the best you can get.... @lpha Industries

[flowerwild]

I bought a new Alpha MA-1 jacket(the color is Berry)2023model TODAY! I can't wait cold winds blow🌀☁️❄️

[benson]

Please make more story and background stuff, this is interesting :)

[eemeli]

I have a alpha industries hoodie and its very comfortable and good quality

[generalgrievous]

I don't like the howl army thing but I must say that the hoodies and jackets are amazing

[techtinkerin]

Just bought a N3B because it's going to get cold soon and I'd rather wear this than pay for heating😁❤️🇬🇧

[sarahkruse]

I am female and bought a jacket. Its a very good looking jacket and fits me very Well. I am not into Politik war or whatsoever. I want to wear whats looking good and holds me warm. My jacket costs 200 EURO. Fair price.

[DarioMesa-nt]

Sudas hasta e invierno lastima que me robaron mi campera poniendome una escopeta en el estomago y u revolver en la cabeza

[karansabz]

i love, love your jocket but they are so expensive

[DarioMesa-nt]

ALFA la verdadera costaba un huevo y son eternas casi

[inmgp]

The zips are made from metal which is not good for cold. What if they were made from carbon Fibre?

[grahamfil]

Is the engine bomber also made in china. Does anyone know?