Jockey is a global leader in comfort apparel, innerwear, and athleisure, founded in the United States in 1876. History & Origins: Established by Samuel T. Cooper in Michigan as a hosiery business, the brand grew internationally and is credited with inventing the world’s first men’s brief (the Y-Front) in 1934. Jockey garments even outfitted astronauts during NASA’s Apollo missions. Product Range: The brand offers a broad selection of clothing, including undergarments, sleepwear, loungewear, activewear, socks, and thermals for men, women, and children.