From Ohio History Central The Joseph and Feiss Company is an
important clothing manufacturer in Cleveland, Ohio. Clothing
manufacturer Koch and Loeb was founded in Cleveland, in 1845. At
one time, the company was one of the largest of its kind in the
United States. In 1907, Koch and Loeb changed its name to the
Joseph and Feiss Company. The business focused on producing
men's and boys' clothing under the label "Clothcraft Clothes."
The Joseph and Feiss Company became known for its application of
Progressive ideas to its factories in the early twentieth
century. Managers worked to make the production process more
efficient so that clothing could be produced more cheaply and
quickly. At the same time, company leaders did much to improve
the lives of employees as well. Many of the company's workers
were recent immigrants to the United States. Joseph and Feiss
offered free medical care for workers, as well as the
opportunity to take classes in English and other subjects. The
company also operated a library where