Fabric Manufacturing
Dickson Industries Inc
2425 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, United States · Manufacturing companies in Des Moines
- Manufacturer
- Founded 1946
- 49 employees
- Family-owned
- SQF (Safe Quality Foods)
About Dickson Industries Inc
Dickson Industries Inc. traces its roots to April 30, 1946, when Allied Manufacturing Co. was founded at 115 SW 8th Street in Des Moines, Iowa. The company began producing cotton stockinette for meat packers and food processors. Arthur D. Dickson, initially hired as a sales engineer, purchased the business in the 1960s and renamed it Dickson Industries, Inc., moving operations to the Interstate Bakery Building at 325 SW 5th Street. Now in its third generation of family ownership, the company is led by President David Dickson, grandson of the founder. Today Dickson operates a 50,000-square-foot facility in Des Moines with 49 employees and 216 knitting machines, offering complete cut-and-sew operations and in-house embroidery through its Dickson Designs division. The company produces a range of knit fabrics, garments, and textile products, including custom-designed casings, stockinette, medical fabrics, lab and butcher coats, insulated garments, and filtration fabrics. All products are researched, tested, and manufactured to customer specifications, with proprietary information kept confidential. Dickson serves food processing (DeliKnit elastic netting, RoastKnit, butcher coats), medical (PPE, surgical drapes, orthopedic fabrics, infant caps, lab coats), industrial (DrainKnit filtration covers, geo textiles, protective sleeves), and apparel markets (custom embroidery, freezerwear, hospitality garments). Its customer base spans national and international businesses, with a centralized Midwest location enabling quick delivery across the United States. Dickson differentiates itself through collaborative custom product development, emergency response capabilities, and a nationwide sales team that provides ongoing consultation.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Inspection & quality
Industries served
- Food Processing
- Medical
- Industrial
- Apparel
- Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Filtration
- Hospitality
- Geotextiles
Materials
Cotton · Yarn · Knit fabrics
Equipment
- 216 knitting machines
- High-tech knitting machines (65 added in 2005)
- Cut and sew equipment
Company details
- Location
- Des Moines, Iowa
- Company type
- Manufacturer
- Employees
- 49
- Founded
- 1946
- Ownership
- Family-owned
- Certifications
- SQF (Safe Quality Foods)
Frequently asked questions
Where is Dickson Industries Inc located?
Dickson Industries Inc is located at 2425 Dean Ave, Des Moines, IA 50317, United States.
What does Dickson Industries Inc do?
Dickson Industries Inc is listed under Fabric Manufacturing, and its listed capabilities and products include Knit fabric manufacturing, Cut and sew operations, Custom textile design, Embroidery (Dickson Designs), Product testing and research and Confidential product development.
What industries does Dickson Industries Inc serve?
Dickson Industries Inc lists Food Processing, Medical, Industrial, Apparel and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) among the industries it serves.
What certifications does Dickson Industries Inc have?
Certifications on file for Dickson Industries Inc: SQF (Safe Quality Foods).
When was Dickson Industries Inc founded?
Dickson Industries Inc was founded in 1946 and has 49 employees.
How do I request a quote from Dickson Industries Inc?
Use the Request a quote button on this page to send Dickson Industries Inc your requirements through FirmsLedger, or call (515) 262-8061 and visit dicksonindustries.com.
What companies are similar to Dickson Industries Inc?
Other Fabric Manufacturing companies in Iowa listed on FirmsLedger include Legacy Customs and Apparel, ID Apparel and Bowen Design.