Our History
You dream. We create. For more than 89 years.
From Main Street to Broadway and on stages, fields, and performance floors around the world, Algy has helped performers bring their visions to life. For nearly nine decades, our costumes and performance apparel have inspired confidence, celebrated creativity, and helped countless performers shine in front of audiences of every size.
Founded in 1937 in the heart of Manhattan's Garment District, Algy began with a simple mission: provide exceptional quality, innovative design, and outstanding value to performers. In those early days, nearly everything needed to create a garment could be sourced within a few city blocks. While the industry has changed dramatically since then, our commitment to craftsmanship, creativity, and customer service has remained constant.
As performance styles evolved, so did Algy. From color guard and dance to majorettes and performing ensembles, generations of directors have trusted Algy to transform ideas into custom apparel that tells a story. Whether performing a triple pirouette, catching a quad, or marching onto the competition floor, today's performers demand apparel that moves with them, performs under pressure, and reflects their unique identity. New catalog collections and one-of-a-kind custom designs have always been at the heart of what we do.
After three generations of independent family ownership, Algy entered an exciting new chapter in 2021 when DeMoulin Bros. & Co. acquired the company's assets. Bringing together two long-standing names in the performing arts industry, the acquisition combined Algy's nearly 90-year legacy of creativity with DeMoulin's more than 130 years of manufacturing excellence and customer service.
Today, Algy by DeMoulin has greater resources than ever before. With expanded buying power, enhanced manufacturing capabilities, experienced designers, regional sales managers, sourcing specialists, and customer support teams, we're able to offer even more opportunities for directors and performers to bring their ideas to life. While the resources behind the brand have grown, the philosophy that built Algy remains unchanged: deliver exceptional creativity, lasting quality, and outstanding value in every garment we produce.
As part of the DeMoulin family, we've continued investing in the future of the brand through expanded product offerings, modern manufacturing, improved customer service, and a redesigned digital experience that makes it easier than ever to explore collections, customize designs, and find inspiration.
Today, Algy by DeMoulin proudly serves color guard, dance teams, majorettes, winter guard, studio dance programs, and performance ensembles across the country. Every garment reflects nearly nine decades of innovation while embracing the future of performance apparel.
Together, we're creating the next chapter of the Algy story—and we're just getting started.
You dream. We create. Together, we're making great things happen.
