CJC · 1949
A familiar name. A fresh perspective.
From Amman, we are developing a new chapter for CJC: considered clothing for the way we dress today.
Formal men shirts are our specialty. Refined colours, precise details and a comfortable fit come together with a collar that complements your suit, helping you look sharp and feel confident, from business meetings to evening occasions.
Made for everyday life
Cotton-rich fabrics and easy-care finishes
CJC… A Story of Style Since 1949
In the heart of Amman in 1949, CJC began as a small workshop making men’s shirts. Its founder, Khalil Maqdah, brought with him experience gained in Jerusalem and a desire to make shirts that people would be proud to wear. From those early beginnings, CJC earned its place in shops and in people’s memories. Its story grew across generations, and the CJC shirt became a source of pride for Jordanian manufacturing.
The shirt was the first chapter of this story. Carefully chosen fabrics, skilled stitching, and designs that kept pace with changing tastes helped build the brand’s reputation. Customers came to know CJC by wearing its products and returned for the quality they trusted. Some still remembered a shirt they had bought decades earlierو its colour and detailsو as a small part of their own life story.
As demand grew, so did CJC’s reach. Its products spread across the Arab world, gained a strong presence in Baghdad’s markets, and later reached Europe and the United States. During its years of expansion, CJC grew to 24 stores. Its range extended to trousers, formal suits, and workwear, alongside the shirt that had started it all. CJC also manufactured shirts under the international Van Heusen brand, adding another chapter to its experience in men’s clothing.
Behind this growth was trust built year after year: customers who chose CJC for themselves, retailers who made sure its products were on their shelves, and organisations that relied on it for their clothing needs. The CJC name became associated with quality and practical style, earning its place in the history of clothing in Jordan.
In recent years, CJC faced difficult circumstances before beginning a new chapter under a team led by Dr. Tasneem Alnewashi. The team improved the products and redesigned the company’s strategic plan, placing the brand’s heritage and its customers’ expectations at the centre of this new phase.
Today, CJC carries forward what matters most in its history: care in making each shirt, respect for the wearer’s taste and comfort, and a commitment to earning their trust. With renewed energy, CJC welcomes a new generation to discover clothing that suits their everyday livesو and a name with a story that began in 1949.