5604 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19144 | thebentleyrobecompany.com
The Bentley Robe Company, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, specializes in the design and production of clerical, choral, judicial, and academic robes. Founded by the late Revered Dr. William L. Bentley in 1943, the business initially operated out of his church’s basement and employed local North Philadelphia and Lower Germantown community members to produce robes for clergy and choirs. Today, this family business is run by his cousin Robin Edwards-Trent and remains the oldest black-owned and operated manufacturer of clergy attire, catering to clients worldwide.
