American Apparel

At a massive garment factory in downtown Los Angeles, more than 6,000 industrial and textile employees work in rhythm with whirring machinery to design, knit, cut, dye, and sew the stylish and well-fitting fashion basics carried in all American Apparel stores across the globe. Unlike many fashion retailers that subcontract manufacturing to overseas factories with questionable labor conditions, American Apparel adheres to a socially responsible production model by making jobs available for individuals in the LA community. In keeping production within a 30-mile radius, the T-shirt and sundress designers also eliminate unnecessary and wasteful factors such as shipping fuel and packing materials. Check out its website to tour the American Apparel factory in a way that would make Mr. Rogers proud.