US Blanks

What US Blanks does

US Blanks Inc. is a Los Angeles-based apparel manufacturer founded in 2008 that produces American-made blank garments (T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tanks, sweatpants, dresses, shorts, and accessories) for both individual consumers and business buyers. The company sells direct-to-consumer through a Shopify storefront at usblanks.net and operates a separate B2B wholesale program that requires account application and approval, primarily serving custom decorators, screen printers, and brand merchandise buyers. Its product portfolio is organized into core categories (men's, women's, unisex, kids) and specialty collections including a Sustainable line (organic cotton, hemp blend, Recover recycled textiles), a Heavyweight line anchored by a 7.7 oz vintage-fit tee marketed as an "American Classic," a Garment Dyed collection offering 20+ colorways and pigment/overdyed/mineral-wash finishes, and a PyroSafe flame-resistant workwear line.

The underlying technology is rooted in conventional garment manufacturing with in-house specialty processes: garment dyeing for color flexibility, heavyweight fleece production for the premium vintage line, and sustainable fabric processing (organic cotton, recycled textile upcycling, hemp blending, Supima/Pima sourcing). There is no disclosed proprietary software platform or AI/ML capability; e-commerce is built on standard Shopify infrastructure.

Revenue mechanics are straightforward unit-sales driven. Retail prices range from $4.99 (entry tanks) to $80 (premium hoodies/sweatshirts), with bundle discounts (3 items for 30% off, 5 for 40% off) designed to lift average order value and free shipping kicking in above $50. The wholesale channel layers volume-based pricing on top of the same SKU base and includes custom services for branded merchandise and private label work. The company is privately held with no disclosed investors, subsidiaries, or M&A activity, and operates exclusively in the United States.

Name

US Blanks

Legal name

US Blanks Inc.

Website

https://usblanks.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

US Blanks is a Los Angeles-based apparel manufacturer producing American-made blank T-shirts, hoodies, and sweatshirts sold direct-to-consumer via Shopify and wholesale to custom decorators, screen printers, and brand merchandise buyers, with specialty sustainable, heavyweight, garment-dyed, and flame-resistant collections.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Blank Apparel Manufacturing

NAICS

Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152), Apparel Manufacturing (315)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Men's & Boys' Furnishgs, Work Clothg, & Allied Garments (2320), Knit Outerwear Mills (2253)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYIMAOAEAE

Tops & Shirts Cut & Sew (T-Shirts/Shirts/Blouses)

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Apparel Manufacturing (Cut & Sew)

SECONDARYIMAOAEAA

Activewear & Athleisure Cut & Sew

Industrials, Manufacturing & Construction/Textiles, Apparel & Leather Manufacturing/Apparel Manufacturing (Cut & Sew)

SECONDARYCRAAALAG

Cleanroom & Controlled-Environment Apparel

Consumer Products & Retail/Apparel, Footwear & Accessories/Workwear, Uniforms & Safety Apparel

Keywords

• Blank apparel manufacturing
• Wholesale blank t-shirts
• Custom decoration garments
• American-made apparel
• Sustainable blank apparel

Headquarters

HQ city

Vernon Hills

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Direct-to-Consumer E-commerce: Retail sales through usblanks.net with standard per-unit pricing, bundle discounts (3 for 30%, 5 for 40%), and free shipping threshold ($50+). Products range from $4.99 to $80 per item.
2. Wholesale/Bulk Sales: B2B wholesale program for custom decorators, screen printers, and businesses requiring account application. Volume-based pricing for approved wholesale customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

US Blanks manufactures and sells American-made blank apparel — t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, tanks, sweatpants, dresses, and shorts — across men's, women's, unisex, and kids categories. The product line spans specialty collections including organic cotton, hemp blend, recycled textiles (Recover), heavyweight 7.7 oz. fleece, garment-dyed finishes, and PyroSafe flame-resistant workwear, sold direct-to-consumer and through a wholesale program for custom decorators and businesses.

Product overview

US Blanks is an American-made apparel blank manufacturer operating as a direct-to-consumer and wholesale e-commerce platform built on Shopify. The company produces basic apparel essentials for men, women, and children across a portfolio organized into core product categories (T-shirts, sweatshirts, hoodies, tanks, sweatpants, dresses, shorts) and specialized collections. Key sub-brands and collections include Sustainable (organic cotton, hemp blend, recycled textiles), Heavyweight (premium 7.7 oz. vintage-fit pieces), Garment Dyed (pigment dyes, overdyes, mineral washes), Hemp Blend, and Flame Resistant/PyroSafe workwear. The company offers a Bundle & Save bulk discount program (3 for 30% off, 5 for 40% off), a wholesale program with custom services, and emphasizes domestic manufacturing through its American Made positioning. The product line spans cotton, organic cotton, hemp blends, French terry, fleece, and specialty fabrics like Supima cotton and modal.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Men's T-Shirts Men's short-sleeve and long-sleeve t-shirts in crew neck, V-neck, and henley designs in cotton, organic cotton, and blended fabrications, retailed via usblanks.net at roughly $28–$36 per item and supplied to custom decorators wholesale.
• Men's Hoodies Men's pullover and zip hoodies in cotton, organic cotton, French terry, and heavyweight fleece fabrications, priced around $40–$80 per item.
• Men's Sweatshirts Men's pullover crew neck, zip-front, and French terry sweatshirts across various fabric weights and colors, manufactured in the United States.
• Men's Long Sleeves Men's long-sleeve crew necks, henleys, and workwear-style tops in multiple fabrications.
• Men's Tanks Men's tank tops and vests including muscle tanks and racerback designs priced from $4.99 to $32 per item.
• Men's Sweatpants Men's sweatpants and joggers in heavyweight fleece and French terry fabrications, priced around $32–$42 per item.
• Women's Tops Women's t-shirts, tanks, long sleeves, sweatshirts, and hoodies across various styles and fabrications, retailed via usblanks.net.
• Women's Bottoms Women's sweatpants, shorts, dresses, and flares in French terry, fleece, and velour fabrications.
• Women's Dresses Women's dresses including casual t-shirt dresses, racerback dresses, and modal wrap styles.
• Women's Shorts Women's French terry sweatshorts and casual shorts across styles.
• Unisex Collection Gender-neutral t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, and accessories designed to fit all genders.
• Kids Collection Children's t-shirts, tanks, and masks in sizes 2T through youth sizes, including organic cotton options.
• Accessories Apparel accessories including canvas shoppers, eco tote bags, and face masks, priced $15–$28 per item.
• Heavyweight Collection Premium heavyweight apparel featuring 7.7 oz. vintage-fit tees and heavy cotton fleece pieces, including garment-dyed options, marketed as 'American Classic'.
• Garment Dyed Collection Products dyed using US Blanks' in-house garment dyeing process for unique color finishes (pigment dyes, overdyes, mineral washes) and soft hand feel.
• Sustainable Collection Eco-friendly apparel line featuring organic cotton, hemp blend, and recycled materials, spanning men's, women's, unisex, and kids categories.
• Hemp Blend Collection Apparel made with hemp-cotton blends, offering the durability and sustainability benefits of hemp fiber.
• Flame Resistant / PyroSafe Collection Workwear-inspired apparel with flame-resistant properties using PyroSafe technology, targeted at industrial and safety applications.
• American Made Collection Products manufactured in the United States, highlighting domestic production and quality craftsmanship.
• Bundle & Save Program Bulk-purchase promotion offering 30% off when buying 3 items or 40% off when buying 5 items, applicable across men's, women's, and unisex collections.
• Wholesale Program B2B wholesale accounts for bulk purchasing of blank apparel, including custom services for branded merchandise and private-label opportunities, requiring account application and approval.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bella+Canvas: Bella+Canvas is a premium blank apparel manufacturer offering T-shirts, hoodies, and tanks in sustainable fabrics (organic cotton, recycled polyester) to decorators and brands. Closely matches US Blanks in product mix, sustainability positioning, and B2B decorator/wholesale channel focus, though Bella+Canvas operates at significantly larger scale.
• Royal Apparel: Royal Apparel is a US-made blank apparel manufacturer offering T-shirts, hoodies, and tops in organic cotton, recycled, and sustainable fabrics. Highly comparable to US Blanks on American-made positioning, eco-material focus, and wholesale decorator channel.
• Next Level Apparel: Next Level Apparel is a premium blank apparel supplier specializing in T-shirts, tanks, and pullovers for the custom decoration market. Directly comparable to US Blanks in target customer (screen printers, decorators), product range, and tier of basic apparel offered.
• Independent Trading Company: Independent Trading Company manufactures blank hoodies, sweatshirts, and fleece for the wholesale and decorator market. Comparable to US Blanks on heavy fleece focus, wholesale channel, and product range, though US Blanks has a broader T-shirt and sustainable offering.
• Alternative Apparel: Alternative Apparel produces eco-friendly basic apparel (tees, hoodies, sweatpants) with a focus on sustainable fabrics and soft-hand finishes. Overlaps with US Blanks on sustainable materials portfolio, basic-apparel product mix, and DTC + wholesale distribution.
• Los Angeles Apparel: Los Angeles Apparel is a US-based blank apparel manufacturer founded by the former American Apparel owner, producing T-shirts, hoodies, and sweatpants domestically. Directly comparable to US Blanks on American-made positioning, Los Angeles-based operations, and DTC + wholesale blank apparel business model.

Broad incumbents

• Gildan Activewear: Gildan is one of the largest global manufacturers of basic apparel including T-shirts, hoodies, and underwear, serving wholesale, printwear, and retail markets. A broad incumbent that competes with US Blanks in blank apparel but at massive scale, primarily low-cost production, and across mass-market channels.
• Hanesbrands: Hanesbrands is a major apparel manufacturer producing basics and activewear including Champion, Hanes, and ComfortWash brands. A broad incumbent in blank and branded basics that competes with US Blanks in T-shirts, hoodies, and fleece, though Hanesbrands operates at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.

Emerging players

• Allmade Apparel: Allmade produces blank T-shirts and apparel using organic cotton, recycled polyester, and Tencel blends, marketed to decorators and brands. Comparable to US Blanks on sustainable fabric portfolio and B2B decorator focus, though with a more limited product range and similar smaller scale.
• Econscious: Econscious is a sustainable blank apparel brand producing organic cotton and recycled T-shirts, hoodies, and accessories for the wholesale and decorator market. Comparable to US Blanks' sustainable collection on materials focus and B2B channel, though at smaller scale and narrower product range.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/USBLANKSLA
• Instagraminstagram.com/usblanksla

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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