Dri Duck

DRI DUCK is a privately held, U.S. based apparel company founded in 2003. The family business operates out of Overland Park, Kansas with a Distribution center in Lenexa, Kansas. DRI DUCK is known for it's men's and women's Jackets, Coats, Bib overalls, Shirts, Fleece, and Hats.

History of DRI DUCK

Founded in 1995, Design Resources Inc. primarily focused on product development and sourcing of apparel. Eventually, DRI went from supplying major branded private label programs and establishing their own apparel brand in 2003 called DRI DUCK.

DRI DUCK’s name derives from the fabric commonly known as "duck" cloth. DRI DUCK's designers, merchandisers, and fabric specialists analyzed the traditional cotton canvas that was available in the marketplace and created a proprietary duck fabric.

In 2004, DRI DUCK responded to a rising demand for other and outdoor inspired clothing in the technical fabrics category. This led to the advancement of another product - 100% waterproof garments which included a waterproof cotton canvas jacket.

2005 gave way for the Authentic Wildlife Headwear concept. Authentic Wildlife headwear encompasses nature and animal motifs created in-house by DRI DUCK Graphic designers and Artists.

Continued growth in 2006 enabled DRI DUCK to build a new distribution center in 2007 . They acquired the license to manufacture REALTREE camouflage which was founded by . The company also initiated a Shades of Green environmental sustainability program.

In 2008, DRI DUCK developed a NASCAR partnership with REALTREE as a co-sponsor of the Richard Childress Racing #21 car driven by Bobby Labonte which raced in the Daytona Nationwide Series

Social Compliancy and Responsibility

DRI DUCK is certified by Customs Trade Partnership against Terrorism (C-TPAT) which helps improve the security of private companies' supply chains with respect to terrorism. Furthermore, DRI DUCK supports Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production certified (WRAP) facilities and the Fair Labor Association(FLA).

DRI DUCK is a member of the Organic Trade Association and has launched a line of certified organic cotton hats and jackets. DRI DUCK even sent live trees to customers in late 2007 to spread environmental awareness.

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