Red Kap is an American company headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, that manufactures and distributes work-related clothing and outerwear.
In 1947, Red Kap shifted focus from retail and mail order markets to development of clothing that could withstand industrial washing.
In the 1960s, Red Kap opened the industry's first apparel research and development laboratory, went public, and became a part of Blue Bell, Inc.
In 1986, Red Kap was acquired by North Carolina–based VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), making it the world's largest publicly held apparel company.
In 2021, Red Kap was sold to Redwood Capital Investments, LLC, and later became part of the standalone company Workwear Outfitters.