Bills Khakis

Bills Khakis was founded in 1990 in Reading, Pennsylvania by Bill Thomas, who began by selling 250 pairs of khakis from his car, driven by conviction that quality American-made khakis had become nearly impossible to find. The company remains headquartered in Reading and manufactures every product domestically, with denim specifically crafted in Los Angeles and assembly operations in facilities including Amish-run workshops. The brand's philosophy anchors on uncompromised standards in materials and construction, offering multiple fits (Relaxed, Classic, Straight) across lines such as Original Twill, Vintage Twill, and Island Twill, with both pleated and flat-front options. The label has earned industry recognition for its authenticity: Men's Journal named their offering the "Best Authentic Twill Khaki Pants," while GQ recognized the pleated version as the best in category. Bills Khakis stands apart in contemporary menswear through its commitment to domestic manufacturing as a core business principle rather than a marketing claim, grounding the product in American craft and supply-chain transparency.