{"id":1244,"date":"2017-10-06T14:36:21","date_gmt":"2017-10-06T22:36:21","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blankstyle.com\/blog\/?p=1244"},"modified":"2023-12-07T13:20:23","modified_gmt":"2023-12-07T21:20:23","slug":"los-angeles-apparel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.blankstyle.com\/blog\/2017\/10\/los-angeles-apparel\/","title":{"rendered":"Los Angeles Apparel–Wholesale Tees for Today’s Printers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There\u2019s no question that the Los Angeles Apparel wholesale line is hitting the industry with a bang. \u201cWhat\u2019s very important is consistency\u201d, says Dov, and vertical integration is the key to keeping this consistency alive.<\/p>\n

Blankstyle had a chance to sit down with founder Dov Charney to discuss everything from his new line’s inspirations to US manufacturing, and the ups and downs of his famous past endeavors. As the original founder of American Apparel, there was lots of ground to cover. Check out the full interview here<\/a>!<\/p>\n

Though he’s no longer with the company, Dov plans to stay the course when it comes to US manufacturing and working conditions, and\u00a0right some of the wrong turns made in the past. \u201cI want to build a world class garment manufacturing company. I want there to be a huge commitment to advanced manufacturing. I want to continue our previous commitment to\u00a0 fair treatment of workers and fair wages. We want to be an industry leader once again.\u201d<\/p>\n

In a time when more and more companies are moving production overseas, Dov continues his dedication to manufacturing strictly in the US. \u201cWhen I say \u2018made in the USA\u2019 I\u2019m talking about down to the yarns–it\u2019s grown from the earth of America.\u201d<\/p>\n

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From quality control to customer relations, vertical integration and keeping his workers close is what makes it all possible. He believes that paying a fair wage to his employees doesn\u2019t harm the overall financial outcome, and actually helps the company thrive in the long term.<\/p>\n

All of the Los Angeles Apparel employees from the factory to the office have worked for him under American Apparel for anywhere from 5-25 years. To show his dedication to them, the back of each t-shirt tag shows a picture of the specific worker who sewed the shirt.<\/p>\n

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From Left: Los Angeles Apparel HF07 Fleece Pullover, FF01 Poly Cotton Tee, HF09 Heavyweight Hoodie<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although he\u2019s holding on to the core values he held with his previous company, Dov now veers in a different direction when it comes to style and aesthetic. \u201cI do believe tighter garments are moving out and looser, more structured fabrics are coming in.\u201d<\/p>\n

The 1801 Garment Dyed Tee<\/a> is something Dov sees as the new face of today\u2019s t-shirt, and expects it to be a Los Angeles Apparel top seller. This garment is sewn two inches bigger than the standard US t-shirt spec. It\u2019s tightly knit and weighs in at over 6 ounces\u2014something almost unheard of in today\u2019s premium market where 3- 4oz jersey is the norm.<\/p>\n

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The Los Angeles Apparel 2017 Tee features wide sleeves and a full cut.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Wide sleeves and a generous body create a more relaxed, over sized look for both men and women. Nostalgic ads from the 80’s and early 90’s come to mind when trying to pinpoint Los Angeles Apparel’s creative direction.<\/p>\n

Charney showed us another one of his latest creations– a 14oz heavyweight hoodie <\/a>described as a \u201csurvival piece.\u201d The new line is steering far from American Apparels thin and lightweight line packed with tri-blends, modal and semi sheer jerseys. When asked if he believes he\u2019s predicting the trends or if he\u2019s actually creating<\/em> the trends, Dov simply answers \u201cboth.\u201d<\/p>\n

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For those customers simply wanting the tried and true lightweight staples, Los Angeles Apparel has those too. The new line offers recreations of some of American Apparel’s most popular and best-selling styles down to the fabrication, coloring and fit. Check out the 20001 100% cotton<\/a> tee for the 2001 comparable, or the FF0053 Infant Raglan<\/a> for the BB053 comparable! Everything from Track Shorts<\/a> to Toddler Baseball Tees<\/a> are available and in stock today. And of course, all made in the US!<\/p>\n

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Machine maintenance at the South Central manufacturing facility<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To this day Dov is very proud of what he\u2019s created throughout his career, and he\u2019ll continue to be a pioneer in USA-made apparel. Going forward, he\u2019ll use the experience he\u2019s accumulated throughout the years to perfect the process, and continue providing a premium product line for retail and wholesale customers alike. Check out out diverse selections for a range of American-made and international blank t-shirts<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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