Since 1896, Tingley has been built on a simple truth: hard work never goes out of style. What started as a bicycle tire plug company grew into something much bigger… a legacy of liquid-proof boots, protective apparel, and gear engineered for the people who don’t clock out when conditions get rough. Mud, chemicals, rain, fire, darkness- we’ve never backed down from a hazard, and neither have the workers who count on us.

For over a century, we’ve designed our footwear and clothing from the inside out, because the folks wearing them deserve nothing less. That commitment hasn’t changed. What has changed is the company we keep.

We’re proud to announce that Tingley is now part of the MCR Safety Group, a powerful new umbrella bringing together six industry-leading brands: Tingley, MCR Safety, Cordova Safety, Shelby, ALTA and GISA. Every brand in this group is coming together under a shared mission: to be the most complete, most trusted source for head-to-toe worker protection in the industry.

Tingley remains Tingley. The boots. The apparel. The standards you’ve relied on for generations. What’s new is the depth of expertise, specialization, and innovation now backing every product category, from footwear and protective clothing to gloves, respiratory equipment, and beyond.

Together, we’re stronger, better equipped, and more committed than ever to the doers, builders, and workers who make everything run. That’s always been our mission. Now we’ve got even more firepower to deliver on it.

MCR Safety

With over 50 years of combined legacy, MCR Safety is leading provider of personal protective equipment, born from the merger of three dedicated industrial safety pioneers: Memphis Glove, Crews Glasses, and River City Garments. MCR Safety focuses on eye, hand and arm protection – and is the flagship brand for MCR Safety Group.

Cordova Safety

Since its founding in 1994, Cordova Safety Products has been a trusted partner in the safety industry, driven by a core mission to keep people safe both at work and at home. Cordova confidently serves its clients with an extensive range of reliable personal protective equipment at competitive prices, upholding a powerful promise: if they can’t find the specific product you need, they will work with you to create it. This commitment to comprehensive service and custom solutions ensures that if a necessary piece of safety equipment doesn’t exist, Cordova Safety will make it happen.

Shelby

Since 1953, Shelby Glove has built its reputation on a powerful blend of American manufacturing, relentless innovation and an unwavering dedication to protection. For over 60 years, their gloves have been the trusted choice of professional and volunteer firefighters worldwide. Every Shelby glove utilizes advanced materials and superior design, manufactured in the USA to meet the specific, demanding needs of firefighters, ensuring exceptional protection, durability, fit and performance. From structural firefighting to wildland and ARFF missions, Shelby provides a specialized glove for every critical end-use.

ALTA

For over 46 years, since its founding in 1978, ALTA has been a trusted name in durable knee and elbow protection for the most demanding professions and sports. With a company-owned factory and a remarkable record of virtually zero defects, ALTA has built its reputation on field-proven, dependable gear designed to keep industrial, tactical and extreme sports professionals safe and comfortable on the job.

GISA

For over 38 years, Guantes Internacionales (GISA) has been a pioneering force in Mexico’s industrial market. They built their legacy by understanding the operations and risks their customers face daily, then creating high-performance safety solutions for those challenges. Every GISA product is developed using highly engineered threads and certified for abrasion resistance. Their gear protects industrial workers across every application, from cut-resistant gloves and general-purpose coated options to high-performance fiber gloves, knitted gloves and sleeves and chemical protection solutions.