Apparel Search Company

What Apparel Search Company does

Apparel Search Company LLC operates a vertically specialized online B2B directory and media platform serving the apparel, textile, and fashion industry. Founded in December 1998 and based in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey, the company owns and operates ApparelSearch.com as its flagship property — a comprehensive searchable guide covering manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, designers, trade shows, fashion schools, jobs, and industry news across the international business of fashion. The platform is complemented by a portfolio of wholly-owned internet properties including FashionIndustryNetwork.com (a B2B social networking community for fashion professionals launched July 2008), ApparelMagazine.com, ApparelJobs.net, ClothingModel.com, and a fashion blog, plus media sub-products such as Fashion Week Photos and Videos.

The underlying technology is a web-based directory and search platform with proprietary features including an apparel industry directory, a fabric consumption optimizer tool, and a recently launched Apparel Search Ai product positioned as next-generation AI-powered fashion search. In 2026 the company also extended into fashion media through an ASAP (Apparel Search Associated Press) news division.

Revenue is generated primarily through advertising sales on ApparelSearch.com and its network of fashion websites, supplemented by affiliate referral programs, partnership/endorsement arrangements, and a suite of paid professional services including production sourcing, design studio work, sample making, logistics consulting, an India-based production office, and factoring/PO financing delivered in alliance with J&D Financial. GTM combines sales-led outreach through dedicated advertising consultants with a self-serve web platform and community-driven engagement via Fashion Industry Network. The company serves a horizontal mix of apparel industry professionals (manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, designers, models, photographers, consultants) and a secondary consumer audience, with approximately 85 percent of the platform geared to industry users and 15 percent to consumers. The firm is privately held, founder-owned, bootstrapped (no external funding rounds disclosed), and operates with 1-10 employees supplemented by consultants with over 70 years of combined apparel industry experience.

Name

Apparel Search Company

Legal name

Apparel Search Company LLC

Website

https://apparelsearch.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Apparel Search Company LLC is a bootstrapped, founder-owned B2B directory and media platform serving the global apparel, textile, and fashion industry via ApparelSearch.com and a network of owned websites, monetized through advertising, affiliate referral, and professional services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Franklin Lakes

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Advertising Sponsorship: The company sells advertising space on ApparelSearch.com and its network of fashion websites to brands, manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers seeking to reach the fashion industry audience. The company states they may provide special treatment to companies that advertise on their platform.
2. Affiliate Programs: The company uses affiliate programs as part of their revenue generation, with partnerships developed with other companies whose products or services are displayed on their websites.
3. Professional Services: Offers paid professional services including production sourcing, design studio, logistics consultation, sample making, and India partnership office services for apparel industry clients.
4. Partnership Relationships: Develops partnership relationships with other companies, generating revenue through various commercial arrangements including endorsement and promotional partnerships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Apparel Search Company operates a comprehensive online B2B fashion industry directory (ApparelSearch.com) that aggregates manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, designers, suppliers, and trade events across the apparel and textile value chain. The platform is supported by a network of owned fashion media properties, a B2B social networking community, an AI-enhanced search product, and ancillary professional services including production sourcing, design studio work, sample making, logistics consultation, and factoring/financing referrals.

Product overview

Apparel Search Company operates a comprehensive fashion industry B2B directory and media platform. The core offering is the Apparel Search Directory (ApparelSearch.com), a fashion industry guide covering all aspects of clothing, textiles, and fashion including manufacturers, wholesalers, retailers, designers, and trade shows. The platform is complemented by multiple online properties: FashionIndustryNetwork.com (social networking community), Fashion Blog (industry news and trends), ClothingModel.com (modeling industry directory), Apparel Search Ai (AI-powered search), and ApparelMagazine.com. The company also provides professional services including production sourcing, design studio, sample making, logistics consulting, and factoring services. Additional launched sites include ClothingModel.net (portfolios), FashionIndustryNetwork.com, ApparelJobs.net, and ApparelMagazine.com.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Fashion Industry Network (FIN): Business-to-business social networking community for fashion industry professionals, allowing members to educate one another, ask questions, and conduct business.
• ClothingModel.com
• ApparelMagazine.com
• Apparel Search Associated Press (ASAP)

Products and services

• Apparel Search Directory
• Fashion Industry Network
• Apparel Search Ai
• Apparel Magazine
• ApparelJobs.net
• ClothingModel.com
• Fashion Blog
• Apparel Search Design Studio
• Apparel Search Sample Maker
• Apparel Search Production Services
• Apparel Search Logistics
• Apparel Search India
• Apparel Search Factoring Service
• Apparel Search Associated Press (ASAP)
• Fashion Week Photos
• Fashion Week Videos
• ClothingModel.net Portfolios

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Apparel Search IndiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership office in India developed to better serve clients in quality assurance and production. The experienced Apparel Search India staff can assist companies with all aspects of producing garments from India, whether working for a large clothing company or new to the industry.
• Fashion Industry NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFashion Industry Network (FIN) is a business community moderated by Apparel Search that allows members of the industry to educate one another on various relevant topics. It is one of the world's leading B2B social networking websites devoted specifically to members of the fashion industry, allowing users to research topics, make business contacts, and conduct formal business.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Fibre2Fashion: B2B textile and apparel industry portal offering news, directory listings, market intelligence, and a marketplace connecting manufacturers, buyers, and service providers — directly comparable to Apparel Search's directory-plus-media model.
• Maker's Row: US-based B2B platform connecting apparel brands with domestic manufacturers and fabric suppliers, offering directory and sourcing tools — directly comparable to Apparel Search's manufacturer/supplier directory and US/EU production focus.
• Joor: Global B2B fashion wholesale marketplace and order-management platform connecting brands and retailers — comparable as a B2B fashion commerce platform serving apparel industry professionals, though more transactional than Apparel Search's directory model.
• Fashion United: B2B fashion industry news, jobs, and directory platform serving apparel industry professionals globally — directly comparable as a multi-property fashion industry portal with editorial, jobs, and company listings.
• Textile World: B2B media brand covering textile and apparel manufacturing with industry news, supplier directories, and market intelligence — comparable as a long-running trade media and directory business serving the same fashion/textile industry verticals.

Emerging players

• Fashinza: AI-driven B2B fashion manufacturing platform connecting brands with global apparel factories — comparable as a modern B2B sourcing platform targeting the same buyer/supplier discovery workflow Apparel Search supports.

Broad incumbents

• Alibaba: Largest global B2B e-commerce marketplace including a large apparel and textile category — comparable as a B2B destination where apparel buyers find manufacturers and wholesalers, though vastly broader in scope than Apparel Search's niche directory.
• ThomasNet: Long-standing B2B industrial supplier directory covering categories including textiles and apparel manufacturing — comparable as an established B2B supplier directory business model serving industrial buyers, though much larger and broader in scope.
• Kompass: Global B2B company directory with categories covering apparel, textiles, and fashion — comparable as a long-standing B2B directory monetization model serving industry buyers searching for suppliers.
• LinkedIn: Largest professional network with deep penetration among fashion industry professionals; Fashion Industry Network competes in the same B2B social-networking and industry-connection use case Apparel Search addresses with FIN.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/apparelsearch
• Xx.com/apparelsearch
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/apparel-search-company

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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