DENNIS 101: One Hundred and One Years of Success

A Quick Timeline

1920s

 From humble beginnings as a manufacturer making nursing uniforms in 1920, we still own and operate out of that very same factory in Portland, Oregon. 

1940s

Shifting our focus to serve the war effort during WWII, we supplied linens and apparel to military personnel shipping out of the Port of Portland.

1950s

After the war’s end, we created our first line of school uniforms, including our very first plaid. We opened our first retail uniform store in 1951.

TODAY

With 35+ retail stores nationwide and an online store open 24/7, we are the #1 school uniform provider in the USA serving over 2,000 schools and outfitting half a million students every year.

 

DENNIS By the Numbers

Over 35: Retail Stores Across the Nation

Over 100: Years of Experience & Satisfied Families

Over 2,000: Successful School Partnerships

Over 16,000: Private School Students Outfitted by DENNIS Uniform

Over 500,000: Students Outfitted in Top-Quality DENNIS Uniforms Every Day

 

Our Service: Living Out Our Core Values

Simplicity: Make It Easy. 

From design to selection, purchasing to the first wear, DENNIS strives to make every experience effortless. 

Trust: Earn Trust. 

Through transparency, reliability and consistency, we dedicate our efforts to earning the trust of every school and every family. 

Focus: Dedicated to Our Core.

In an industry where brands compete for attention, consistency is key. We stay focused on what matters: our schools, the families, the quality of our products and our best-in-class service. 

Reliability: Quality You Can Depend On. 

Every product is manufactured with top-quality fabric, designed for comfort, tested for durability and backed by our 100% guarantee. DENNIS stands proudly behind every product.

Leadership: Listen, Learn, Lead. 

Our top priority is dedicated service: listening to, learning from and staying aligned with every school’s uniform needs and every customer’s expectations.

 

Our Products: Committed to Quality

Built to Last

Our Product Development team’s mission is to make every DENNIS product durable and comfortable. From polos to plaids, pants to pullovers, every product is designed for maximum comfort, tested for ultimate durability and backed by our 100% guarantee. 

Modern Classic: Comfort & Durability

Your favorite uniform pieces have been refreshed for the times. The most sought-after style in fashion, modern classic doesn’t bother itself with fads. Instead, we focus on fresh, contemporary looks that still maintain the heritage craftsmanship of a traditional school uniform. Easy fitting and easy care, with simple lines and clean cuts, our tailored pieces are made so comfortable that they move with the most active kids, and so durable that they wear them until the garment is worn out. 

Moral Fiber: Responsible Sourcing & Environmental Stewardship

Fabric sources matter! At DENNIS, we use domestic fabrics whenever possible and ensure all partners meet the strictest standards of working conditions and fair labor practices. We believe sustainable business practices enable sustainable lives. We are increasingly integrating solutions to reduce our footprint and our impact on local, national and global environments, and we maintain exceptionally lean supply chains to minimize our manufacturing and environmental footprint.   

Giving Families The Value They Deserve

At DENNIS we pay attention to the prices of all our competitors, making sure that we are always offering school families their uniforms at a fair price. School families can rest assured that their top-quality items are offered at a consistent price all year long, with an occasional promotional event. Families can subscribe to DENNIS emails anywhere on our website to ensure they never miss a sale! 

 

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