Get to Know Activewear Manufacturer JLD-Studios
Est. 2012: JLD-Studios is an Activewear Manufacturing Space located in Portland, Oregon.
We believe in US manufacturing and the power of creating sustainable job opportunities for people of diverse backgrounds.
Our team has experienced garment operators working alongside the next generation of seamstresses and technicians. Together they produce beautiful apparel, share experiences, and create pathways to new opportunities in this industry.
From the day we started, a foundation was built on a commitment to customers in quality, speed and communication. We maintain a sustainable operation with all points of contact in one building. Information travels between our patternmaker and the sewing team without wasteful processes or materials. We are truly dedicated to the entire product life cycle by utilizing strategic planning, lean principals, and flexible order quantities.
Located in the Pacific Northwest, we work with many clients remotely. This didn't start this during COVID, its the way we've operated for over 10 years. From the first sketch to packaged garment production, our team is experienced in creating high quality clothing in a timely and efficient manner. While we primarily communicate through email, we also utilize tools like google sheets to track development and made to order products. Currently we're developing a new order entry system to help streamline production and allow a real time window into our process.
We take pride in being one of the few High Quality Clothing Manufacturers producing clothing in the United States. JLD-Studios is a Full Service, Sustainable, Production and Development Resource for apparel brands of all sizes.
NOTE FROM JENN
I'm frequently asked why JLD was started. The original business started out of experience. I had been working in the fashion industry for a number of years and moved across the country from NY to OR. Never one to sit still, I started picking up freelance clients and had a little business going before I knew it. JLD-Studios started with print and apparel design. After a few years in business, serving many apparel brands, I saw those brands struggle to produce the designs we had made. Manufacturers either weren’t taking them seriously or the minimums were too high. After a lot of research and personal frustration, I decided to rise to this challenge. The factory side of the business was launched. All these years later we are still dedicated to serving those small and emerging brands alongside larger brands (some of which grew up with us!). We’re constantly working to be the go-to US Clothing Manufacturer for activewear brands. Creating an environment that makes fashion accessible in a clear and simple way.
WHY WORK WITH JLD?
We
COMMUNICATE CLEARLY
KEEP IT SIMPLE
&
GET SHIT DONE
All in service of creating US Job Opportunities in Manufacturing.
Located in Portland, Oregon with all of our manufacturing done in one conveniently located facility. From printing the fabric, to cutting and sewing we employ individuals to work in studio and never outsource. When possible we even purchase goods and equipment from US vendors.
We are the apparel resource and activewear manufacturer to get things done in the US!
