Over a century of expertise
For over a century, we have been a trusted partner to our customers, consistently raising the bar in design, technology and operations.
In 1908, Charles Komar started a women’s intimate apparel business in New York City’s Lower East Side with a 500 dollar bank loan, a couple of second-hand sewing machines and the guiding principle: “You have only one reputation.”
While we quickly made a name selling long-sleeved gowns and drawstring bloomers, in 1917 we made an indelible mark by creating the premier American-made slip. As the first apparel company to introduce nylon and rayon fibers as staple fabrics in 1946, our name became synonymous with cutting-edge, high-value goods sold in volume. By 1979, we had experienced a 400% sales increase over 20 years.
Now, with third-generation Komars at the helm, our privately-held, family-run company is an industry leader in the design, sourcing, manufacturing and distribution of apparel. We attribute this century-long success to our unshakable investment in creativity, innovation, customer service and social responsibility.
Today, we are proud to represent over 100 lifestyle brands and licenses through our retail partners who sell worldwide at every price point.