Tingley has been protecting generations since its founding by Charles O. Tingley in 1896. From its humble beginnings as a bicycle tire plug company, this U.S. based, 5th generation family business has innovated and grown to offer a full line of protective, liquidproof footwear and clothing. From the first rubber overshoe and the first Hazmat boots to exterior-coated polyurethane protective clothing with sealed seams, Tingley has been and will continue to be a leader in innovation and protection.