Science of Apparel develops performance textile apparel and material-led manufacturing solutions, with an emphasis on ethical sourcing, circularity, and waste-free design. Its work has supported programs and clients including NASA, the U.S. Navy, and Amazon’s R3 recycling initiatives, while its projects have included biodynamic Giza cotton from Egypt.
Courtaulds Textiles America IncEstablished in 1965, Courtaulds Textiles America is an apparel manufacturing and sourcing company that helps U.S. brands and retailers take intimate apparel, activewear, swimwear and related products from concept through delivery. The New York-based company works with 10 partner facilities and combines garment and fabric development with global supply-chain coordination, domestic warehousing and distribution. Its textile R&D also includes CERAVIDA, a 100% bio-based technology for anti-odor and antibacterial yarns, fabrics and garments.NEW YORK, NY
Sew ValleyCincinnati’s Sew Valley is a zero-waste garment factory, sample room, and incubator that helps apparel brands and entrepreneurs develop and produce their designs locally. The 501(c)(3) nonprofit focuses on small-batch manufacturing while providing shared workspace, industrial equipment, education, and practical guidance for people building sewn-product businesses. Its sustainability work includes turning fabric scraps into fill and fiber boards, while its living-wage model and 513 Green certification reflect an effort to make apparel production more ethical and circular.CINCINNATI, OH
ApparelioApparelio is a global, multi-country buying office that helps brands take apparel and related textile products from design and sourcing through production and door-to-door delivery. Operating under Paramount Textile (BD) since 1983, it combines design hubs in the United States, Spain, China, and Bangladesh with offices across six locations and warehouses in the USA and Dubai. Its model emphasizes ethical sourcing, technical development, quality control, and fully managed DDP/LDP logistics.NEW YORK, NY
Found SurfaceIn Cleveland, Found Surface brings designers, engineers, operators, and technicians together around a more sustainable future for U.S. apparel manufacturing. The vertically integrated company develops and makes American-made soft goods for brands and makers, keeping its sampling and production work in-house while helping train Cleveland residents for garment-manufacturing careers.CLEVELAND, OH