Made on the Inside
to be Worn on the Outside
The Prison Blues Story
In 1989, a 47,000 square foot factory was constructed at Eastern Oregon Correctional Institution in an effort to bring work and training opportunities to adults in custody. Shortly thereafter, the Prison Blues® factory began operation. For the past thirty-plus years, Prison Blues has manufactured American-made denim products for hardworking people throughout the world. Prison Blues Brand Clothing is truly "Made on the Inside to be Worn on the Outside".
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An Oregon Prison Houses One of America’s Last Jean Manufacturers
The workwear brand Prison Blues makes rigid, affordable jeans and jackets beloved by American carpenters and Japanese trendsetters. And inmates in Oregon craft every item.
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