Tingley Rubber

Tingley Rubber is an American manufacturer of protective, liquid-proof footwear and clothing, serving workers in industrial, construction, agricultural, food-processing, and other demanding environments. The company traces its origins to 1896, when it began as a bicycle tire plug business before evolving into a maker of rubber overshoes and protective apparel. Today, Tingley is known for its rubber overshoes, boots, waterproof high-visibility clothing, and flame-resistant garments, and it markets itself as an industry leader in protective gear. Tingley's product range includes overshoes, boots, waterproof and high-visibility outerwear, flame-resistant clothing, and accessories such as knee and elbow pads under the Alta brand. The company emphasizes durability, comfort, and safety, designing products for performance in mud, rain, chemicals, traffic, wind, and darkness. Its Optix jacket, for example, is ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 3 compliant for high visibility and waterproof protection. Tingley sells primarily through its official website and through distributors serving industrial, construction, forestry, fishing, farm and agriculture, and food-processing sectors. The company's tagline, "Protecting Generations Since 1896," reflects its long history in the work-safety equipment market. Tingley Rubber is a privately held company headquartered in New Jersey, United States.

Tingley Rubber began in 1896 as a bicycle tire plug company. From these humble beginnings, the company shifted its focus to protective footwear and clothing, developing a full line of liquid-proof products. It is credited with creating the world's first rubber overshoes and later introduced polymer hazmat boots and exterior-coated polyurethane protective clothing with sealed seams. Over more than a century, Tingley has continued to innovate and expand its product range, becoming an industry leader in work safety equipment. The company remains privately held and operates from New Jersey, United States, serving customers across industrial, construction, agricultural, food-processing, and other sectors.

• 1896

  Founded as a bicycle tire plug company.

• Developed the world's first rubber overshoes.

• Introduced polymer hazmat boots.

• Launched exterior-coated polyurethane protective clothing with sealed seams.

Industry leader in protective, liquid-proof footwear and clothing for tough working environments.

• Optix Jacket

  ANSI/ISEA 107 Type R Class 3 compliant high-visibility, waterproof jacket with quilted polyester lining, 210 denier polyester shell, and 2-inch silver reflective tape.

• Alta Knee & Elbow Pads

  High-quality knee and elbow protection for industrial, tactical, and extreme sports professionals.

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