MANUFACTURING
The Future of Apparel Manufacturing Is Already Here
| September 2, 2026
How ISAIC and TUKATECH are Building a Blueprint for Workforce Development, Demand Manufacturing, and Domestic Production
Modern Amusement Ceases Operations
Nicole Castrogiovanni, vice president of sales at Costa Mesa, Calif.–based Modern Amusement, confirmed reports that the contemporary sportswear label has ceased operations, effective immediately. Modern Amuse...
William Rast to Launch Eyewear
William Rast, the Los Angeles–based premium-denim and contemporary brand founded by musician Justin Timberlake and Trace Ayala and produced by People’s Liberation, will debut two eyewe...
The Greening of Fleece
Polartec LLC, the Lawrence, Mass.–based maker of the performance fleece, recently struck a deal with Greensboro, N.C.–based Unifi Inc. to launch a new line of performance fabrics made with Uni...
Manhattan Beachwear Sells Majority Stake
Cypress, Calif.–based women’s swimwear maker Manhattan Beachwear sold an 80 percent stake to Linsalata Capital Partners, a Cleveland-based private equity f...
Jerry Leigh's New HB3 Technology Blends Fashion/Tech
Hoodies and headphones go together like peas and carrots. Now, Van Nuys, Calif.–based manufacturer Jerry Leigh Apparel has combined the two for a new line of MP3- and cell phone–ena...
La Jolla's Newest Licensee
True Love and False Idols is the latest brand to join the La Jolla Group’s roster of licensees. ...
Nuuml;wa's Factories in China, Taiwan Receive Bluesign Certification
Tustin, Calif.–based Nuuml;wa Textiles, the American subsidiary of Taiwanese textile maker Honmyue Enterprise Co. Ltd., announced it has received Bluesign eco certification f...
Delta Acquires Digital Printing Co.
Delta Apparel Inc., owner of the Junkfood Clothing brand, signed a letter of intent to acquire substantially all of the assets of digital printer Art Gun Technologies Inc. T...
Port Activity Up
Reversing months of declining cargo activity, the Port of Long Beach and the Port of Los Angeles on Jan. 14 reported that traffic was up in December....
New Lines: California Market Center
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at the California Market Center, located at 110 E. Ninth St., Los Angeles. The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines each market...
New Lines: The 824 Building
The 824 Building The following are new lines carried by showrooms at The 824 Building, located at 824 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines ...
New Lines: Cooper Design Space
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at the Cooper Design Space, located at 860 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines each marke...
New Lines: The Lady Liberty Building
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at The Lady Liberty Building, located at 843 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles. The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines...
New Lines: Gerry Building
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at the Gerry Building, located at 910 S. Los Angeles St., Los Angeles.The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines each market-week...
New Lines: The New Mart
The following are new lines carried by showrooms at The New Mart, located at 127 E. Ninth St., Los Angeles. The California Apparel News lists new tenants and lines in each market-week issue. ...
