Is Okabashi Made in USA?
Last verified: March 2026 · Based on 14 verified products and public manufacturing evidence
Yes — Made in USA
Okabashi manufactures its products in the United States — specifically in Buford, GA. Our verification team confirmed this through public manufacturing claims, factory records, and product listings.
Verification Confidence
Average confidence score across 14 verified products — scores ≥70% are shown on this site.
Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- Buford, GA
- Headquarters
- Buford, GA
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long-established (50+ years)
- Founded
- 1984
Verification Evidence
Okabashi Brands manufactures 100% of its sandals and flip-flops at its Buford, Georgia facility. Founded 1984 by Iranian immigrant Donn Winn. One of the only footwear companies making products entirely in the USA at scale. Injection-molded from proprietary recycled plastic; each pair made from approximately three recycled plastic bottles. Facility employs over 100 workers. Every style in every size made in Buford, GA — no offshore production.
About Okabashi
Okabashi has been manufacturing sandals in Buford, Georgia since 1984, founded by the Irvani family after rebuilding their footwear business following the Iranian Revolution.
Heritage & History
Bahman Irvani's family had built a multinational shoe company before the 1979 Iranian Revolution. In 1984 he set up a factory in Buford, Georgia.
Okabashi is among the roughly one percent of US footwear that is manufactured domestically.
Made in Buford, Georgia
Okabashi operates a 100,000-square-foot facility in Buford, Georgia. Sandals are made from a proprietary recyclable material.
The company has produced more than 35 million pairs since 1984, all in Gwinnett County.
American-Made Okabashi Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Okabashi made in the USA?
Yes. Okabashi is made in the United States, manufactured in Buford, GA. Okabashi Brands manufactures 100% of its sandals and flip-flops at its Buford, Georgia facility. Founded 1984 by Iranian immigrant Donn Winn. One of the only footwear companies making products entirely in the USA at scale. Injection-molded from proprietary recycled plastic; each pair made from approximately three recycled plastic bottles. Facility employs over 100 workers. Every style in every size made in Buford, GA — no offshore production.
Where is Okabashi manufactured?
Okabashi manufactures its products in Buford, GA. The company is headquartered in Buford, GA.
Which Okabashi products are made in the USA?
We carry 14 verified American-made Okabashi products across Clothing & Apparel. Every listing is linked directly to Amazon with verified manufacturing evidence.