Founded by William Peter Dehen in 1920, Dehen Knitting Company produces classic and traditional U.S. heavyweight apparel. Keeping true to their humble yet pioneering beginnings in Portland, Oregon, this family business is known for long-lasting quality, workmanship and rugged styling.

In the 1920's Dehen began knitting varsity and collegiate sweaters for student athletes. In the 30's this grew to supplying local motorcycle clubs with riding sweaters. In the 50's they added the Varsity Jacket to their repertoire, making each jacket by hand to the specification of each individual lucky enough to letter in his or her sport. 

Today, well into their eleventh decade, Dehen continues a tradition of heavy duty, quality manufacturing while actually producing their goods in Portland. Value is built into every garment that Dehen makes, which is why we make sure to keep the racks at Frances May stocked with Dehen 1920 staple tees, classic sweaters, and specialty pieces season after season.