KEY Apparel Employee Directory
Retail Apparel and FashionKansas, United States11-50 Employees
KEY Apparel is a Fort Scott, Kansas-based retailer in the Retail Apparel and Fashion industry with roots dating to 1908, when C. A. Lakin and Harry McKey founded the Lakin-McKey Manufacturing Company to serve farmers and ranchers working from sunup to sundown on the eastern edge of the Great Plains. The founders produced their first bib overalls from heavy-duty denim with triple-needle stitched seams, designed to endure long days while allowing freedom of movement. Today, KEY Apparel offers durable, value-based workwear for men, women, and children, along with Hi-Vis apparel for construction and manufacturing and specialized lines such as Polar King for extreme conditions. In its market, the company emphasizes work-ready garments that withstand demanding conditions and daily use within the Retail Apparel and Fashion industry. As a small to mid-sized operation, KEY serves a broad U.S. customer base from its Fort Scott base.