Rochester’s Golden Supply & Mfg. Co. is a small-batch manufacturer and heritage goods shop creating vintage-inspired apparel and lifestyle goods, along with custom team and brand pieces. Its workshop uses traditional methods—including antique chainstitch equipment and 100% wool felt—to make pennants, banners and embellished garments with an intentionally old-school character. The company also repairs denim in the manner of traditional tailoring and hosts on-site chainstitch experiences for events.
Gert & Bert CreationsGert & Bert Creations grew from Rebecca’s first quilted purse into a Geneseo, New York, studio making custom garments and accessories while handling embroidery and clothing repairs. Established in 2005, the business works with everyone from individuals to schools and civic groups, including customers across the United States. Its custom work once included a dress and jacket made to match a purse for a private audience with the Queen of England.GENESEO, NY
Rochester Tailored ClothingSince 1899, Rochester Tailored Clothing has made made-to-order clothing by hand in its Rochester, New York factory. Founded by Jeremiah Hickey and Jacob Freeman, the company carries forward more than 125 years of American tailoring knowledge, including hand-sewing and reweaving practiced on the shop floor today. Its long-serving tailors and supervisors—some with decades at the factory—are central to its “Keep the Quality Up” tradition.ROCHESTER, NY
Wyvern ProductionsWyvern Productions turns thread and fabric into custom embroidery and clothing, with an unusual specialty in historic and fantasy work. Based in London, Ohio, the company creates embroidered replicas and heraldic pieces seen at renaissance festivals and reenactments, while also producing modern spiritwear and bespoke garments. Its in-house design process accommodates one-off commissions with no minimum order, alongside clothing alterations and repairs.LONDON, OH
RockHound ApparelRockHound Apparel grew from Nate’s basement printing shirts in 2010 into a Robesonia shop that produces custom apparel in-house for schools, teams, businesses, and community groups. Its small-shop approach emphasizes handmade production and close client relationships, while custom online stores let organizations sell spiritwear or raise funds without managing orders and fulfillment themselves. RockHound also offers full-color direct-to-garment printing with no minimums, alongside its established apparel decorating work.ROBESONIA, PA