About Jockey

At Jockey, caring and providing comfort is our responsibility. It drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve. To design thoughtfully. To craft skillfully. To give back wholeheartedly.

It's been our motivation since 1876 when our company was founded as a sock company by a retired minister to serve the community. Not because manufacturing socks was a glamorous endeavor, but because Reverend Samuel T. Cooper simply believed the feet of hardworking people deserved better. He vowed to make a difference, and he did.

For nearly 150 years, our third-generation, family-owned company is still driven to do things better.
Today, Jockey products are sold in more than 140 countries. Our heritage of quality, craftsmanship, and care influences everything we touch — from the fabric of each garment to the lives in communities around the globe. We provide comfort and care because it’s our responsibility. It’s in the fabric of who we are. To experience the quality and craftsmanship, visit Jockey.com.

Background & History

BACKGROUND
• Founded: 1876 by Rev. Samuel T. Cooper
• Ownership: Privately held, third-generation family-owned
• Chairman & CEO: Debra S. Waller
• Corporate Headquarters: Kenosha, Wisconsin
• Website: Jockey.com
• Retail Stores: 76
• Countries: 120
• Kenosha Corporate Employees: 300 on average

History Timeline

• 1876: Rev. Samuel T. Cooper founded S.T. Cooper & Sons in St. Joseph, Michigan
• 1892: Moved to Kenosha, Wisconsin, and soon became Cooper Underwear Company
• 1910: Revolutionized men's long underwear with the invention of the Kenosha Klosed Krotch union suit
• 1934: Debut of the short (brief), a national sensation
• 1936: Invention of the Y-Front® brief
• 1972: Coopers, Inc. changed its name to Jockey International, Inc.
• 1982: Launch of Jockey for Her® intimate apparel
• 2005: Launch of Jockey Being Family® to bring comfort to families touched by adoption
• 2022: Jockey Outdoors™ by Luke Bryan debuts

JOCKEY PHILANTHROPY

We believe that every child deserves to grow up in a thriving family. Supporting children, strengthening families, and giving back to our community are at the heart of our mission. We do this by supporting foster and adoptive families through the Jockey Being Family Foundation and by investing in the local community with programs, services, and resources that help prepare children and families for a brighter future. At Jockey, our culture of volunteerism underlies everything we do. Members of the Jockey family put their compassion into action to serve others and make a positive impact on the communities where we work and live. We believe that if we can change just one life, we can change the world.