Samco Freezerwear

What Samco Freezerwear does

Samco Freezerwear is a U.S. workwear brand originally founded in 1968 and currently operated as a sub-brand under the RefrigiWear family of brands. The company manufactures and distributes insulated apparel designed for workers in cooler, freezer, cold-storage, and industrial cold environments, with a product portfolio spanning insulated jackets, coveralls, sweatshirts and fleece, bibs and pants, touchscreen-compatible gloves and mitts, insulated footwear, knit caps, masks and balaclavas, gaiters, and snap-on hoods. The line is explicitly positioned as no-frills, value-priced freezer gear offering functional cold protection rather than premium-tier apparel, including specialty items such as a Canvas Jacket marketed for durability and touchscreen-enabled insulated gloves for use with mobile devices in freezer environments.

The business sells through RefrigiWear's owned e-commerce infrastructure: the RefrigiWear.com consumer storefront with free shipping on orders over $120, and the pro.refrigiwear.com portal dedicated to B2B business accounts for commercial buyers. Distribution is domestic, with both direct-to-consumer and business-to-business sales motions running through the parent's shared platform rather than through independent retail or wholesale channels. A general customer service line (800-645-3744) supports both consumer and business orders. The brand's customer base is defined by use case rather than by named accounts: industrial and cold-environment workers across warehousing, cold storage, and food-handling operations, served through self-serve consumer purchases or repeated B2B procurement.

Revenue is generated through one-time sales of physical insulated workwear inventory, with no subscription, licensing, or recurring-revenue model disclosed. Pricing is not publicly listed on the site and is presented via per-product detail pages on the shared storefront. Active promotional campaigns — including a 40% clearance sale and a 50% liquidation sale — are visible across the RefrigiWear.com navigation. Within the RefrigiWear corporate structure, Samco functions as a focused, value-oriented SKU line rather than a standalone enterprise, and the parent company consolidates Samco's manufacturing, distribution, and brand presentation alongside other RefrigiWear family brands.

Name

Samco Freezerwear

Website

https://freezerwear.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1968

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Samco Freezerwear is a U.S. workwear sub-brand under RefrigiWear that manufactures value-priced insulated apparel — jackets, coveralls, gloves, and accessories — for industrial workers in cooler, freezer, and cold-storage environments, sold via DTC e-commerce and B2B business accounts.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Workwear

NAICS

Apparel Manufacturing (315), Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599)

SIC

Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold-Weather & Thermal Protective Workwear (CRAAALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gloves & Mittens (CRAAAJAG), Thermal Underwear & Base Layers (CRAAAIAG), Cold-Weather Accessories Manufacturing (Thermal Sets/Arm & Leg Warmers) (IMAOAFAJ)

Keywords

• Insulated workwear
• Freezer clothing
• Cold storage apparel
• Protective workwear
• Industrial cold gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Workwear Product Sales: One-time purchase of insulated workwear products including jackets, coveralls, bibs, pants, gloves, and headwear. Revenue generated through direct e-commerce sales and B2B business accounts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Samco Freezerwear manufactures and sells a complete line of insulated workwear essentials for workers in cooler and freezer environments. The product range includes insulated jackets, coveralls, sweatshirts, bibs, pants, gloves, mitts, headwear, footwear, and accessories, distributed through the RefrigiWear e-commerce platform with both consumer and B2B business purchasing options.

Product overview

Samco Freezerwear, now made by RefrigiWear, is a sub-brand offering insulated workwear essentials for cooler and freezer environments. The product portfolio includes a complete line of insulated apparel: Jackets, Coveralls, Sweats & Fleece, and Bibs & Pants for body protection; Gloves and Mitts for hand protection; Headwear including Knit Caps, Masks & Balaclavas, Gaiters & Headbands, and Snap-On Hoods; Footwear; and Accessories. The brand positions itself as no-frills, value-priced freezer gear delivering serious cold protection for workers in cold storage and freezer facilities. Notable products include the Canvas Jacket (designed for durability) and Touchscreen Insulated Gloves (enabling mobile device use in cold environments).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Samco Jackets Insulated freezer jackets providing no-frills cold protection for workers in cooler and freezer environments. Sold through the RefrigiWear e-commerce platform.
• Samco Coveralls Full-body insulated coveralls for comprehensive cold protection in freezer and cooler environments.
• Samco Sweats & Fleece Insulated sweatshirts and fleece garments for warmth in cooler work conditions.
• Samco Bibs & Pants Insulated bibs and pants designed to keep workers warm and protected in cold storage and freezer conditions.
• Samco Gloves Work gloves insulated for cold environments, including touchscreen-compatible options for use with mobile devices while working in freezers.
• Samco Mitts Insulated mittens for hand protection in freezer and cold storage environments.
• Samco Headwear Cold-weather headwear including knit caps, masks, balaclavas, gaiters, headbands, and snap-on hoods for cold environment workers.
• Samco Footwear Insulated work footwear designed for cold storage and freezer environments.
• Samco Accessories Additional cold-weather accessories complementing the Samco insulated workwear line.
• Samco Canvas Jacket Durable canvas jacket designed for freezer and cooler work environments, part of Samco's insulated workwear line.
• Samco Touchscreen Insulated Gloves Insulated work gloves with touchscreen-compatible fingertips for operating mobile devices in cold environments.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• RefrigiWearcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerSamco is now made by RefrigiWear. Samco operates as a sub-brand under the RefrigiWear family of brands, leveraging RefrigiWear's established expertise and distribution channels for cold environment workwear. RefrigiWear manufactures and distributes Samco products through their e-commerce platform and business account programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Carhartt: Carhartt is a major U.S. workwear brand offering insulated jackets, bibs, coveralls, and cold-weather gear for industrial workers. It competes for the same B2B industrial buyer and overlaps heavily with Samco's outerwear and workwear categories.
• RefrigiWear: RefrigiWear is Samco's parent company and the broader cold-environment workwear brand. It manufactures and distributes Samco alongside its own premium line, serving the same freezer/cooler worker use case with overlapping product categories.
• Helly Hansen Workwear: Helly Hansen Workwear produces insulated workwear, base layers, and outerwear for cold and marine environments. It serves the same industrial/cold-environment worker segment as Samco with comparable head-to-toe product coverage.
• Dickies: Dickies is a large workwear brand offering insulated outerwear, coveralls, bibs, and accessories. It serves overlapping industrial customers and competes for the same value-tier B2B workwear spend as Samco.

Direct peers

• Ergodyne: Ergodyne designs and sells jobsite safety and cold-weather work gear including insulated gloves, jackets, and accessories. It overlaps directly with Samco's glove, outerwear, and accessories categories in the same industrial procurement channels.
• Bulwark Protection: Bulwark specializes in flame-resistant (FR) and thermal-protective workwear for industrial environments. It is a direct peer in insulated and protective workwear serving similar B2B procurement customers with comparable cold-storage and freezer use cases.
• National Safety Apparel: National Safety Apparel (NSA) manufactures thermal, FR, and arc-rated workwear for industrial and electrical workers. It directly competes in insulated outerwear and cold-environment protection gear sold to industrial buyers.
• PIONEER: PIONEER manufactures safety apparel and cold-weather workwear including insulated jackets, bibs, and freezer suits. It competes in the same B2B workwear distribution channels as Samco with comparable product offerings.
• Tough Duck: Tough Duck produces workwear and insulated outerwear including freezer suits, parkas, and bibs. It is a direct peer in insulated workwear serving similar industrial and cold-environment worker segments.

Regional players

• Rasco FR: Rasco FR (formerly Rasco Workwear) makes FR and insulated workwear including coveralls, bibs, and jackets for industrial workers. It is a comparable peer in insulated/protective workwear with similar product categories and target customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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