The name is said to have originated from the reigning monarch at the time, King George V, and was an expression that meant 'tops' or 'the best'.
[2] In March 1926, a trade mark application for King Gee was successfully made by Robert Adcock of Concord in Sydney.
[3] After its conception, the brand took off and grew to supply the uniforms for the defense services during World War Two.
[2] In the final six months of 2008, King Gee owner Pacific Brands posted a net loss of $150 million.
[4] KingGee was acquired by Pacific Brands, then later was bought by Wesfarmers as part of the Workwear Group in 2014.