What Global Trim does

Global Trim (legally Global Trim Sales, Inc.) is a private B2B manufacturer of custom trim and brand-enhancement components for the fashion and apparel industry, founded in 1995 by Hersh Cherson and headquartered in Yorba Linda, California. The company produces nine core product categories — woven labels, printed labels, hangtags, heat transfers, leather patches, patches, metal/plastic products, packaging, and stickers — sold primarily to fashion, sportswear, denim, surf, and licensed-goods brands. Its stated customer base includes Disney, Fox, WWE, Star Wars, Adidas, Coach, and Rocawear. The firm reports 526 production machines, 290M+ units manufactured and shipped cumulatively, and operations across 29 countries supported by offices in the US, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Honduras.

The business operates an enterprise field-sales model augmented by an active trade-show presence (PPAI, Intermoda, Imprinted Sportswear, PGA Show, Outdoor Retailer Snow Show, WWIN Show), direct account management, and a content-marketing program. Beyond product sales, Global Trim offers 'Program Services' (managed trim development and delivery scheduling), creative artwork and material-consultation services, inventory programs for quick global turnaround, contractor management with transparency reporting ('eagle eye' usage reports), and HR4040/restricted-substance compliance testing. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. The company holds a U.S. patent and emphasizes compliance with US restricted-substance and labor standards.

In October 2023, Global Trim was acquired by OpSec Group, a global IP-management and brand-protection solutions provider, with founder/CEO Hersh Cherson, VP Sales David Cherson, and VP Operations Lori Griffin retained in operating roles. The acquisition extends OpSec's brand-enhancement proposition in consumer goods and sports by combining Global Trim's creative sourcing and trim manufacturing with OpSec's anti-counterfeiting and brand-protection technologies. The company has 11-50 employees and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

Global Trim

Legal name

Global Trim Sales, Inc.

Website

https://globaltrim.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Trim is a private B2B manufacturer founded in 1995 that produces custom trim components — labels, hangtags, heat transfers, patches, packaging, and stickers — for fashion, sportswear, denim, and licensed-goods brands worldwide. Acquired by OpSec Group in October 2023.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Apparel Trim Manufacturing

NAICS

Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing (31599), Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (3152)

SIC

Apparel & Other Finishd Prods Of Fabrics & Similar Matl (2300), Wholesale-Apparel, Piece Goods & Notions (5130)

akta.pro primary industry

Labels, Tags & Branding Trims (Woven/Printed Labels/Hangtags/Patches/Heat Transfers) (IMAOALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Trims & Notions (Zippers, Buttons, Elastics, Labels, Threads) (CRAAAMAH), Narrow Fabrics & Specialty Trim Fabrics (Narrow Woven Fabrics/Trimmings Fabric Rolls) (IMAOALAH), Drawcords, Ribbons & Decorative Trims (Cords/Ribbons/Piping/Braids/Lace/Fringe) (IMAOALAG)

Keywords

• Custom apparel trim
• Woven labels manufacturing
• Hangtag production
• Heat transfer printing
• Leather patches supplier

Headquarters

HQ city

Yorba Linda

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Trim Product Sales: B2B sales of custom trim components including woven labels, printed labels, hangtags, heat transfers, leather patches, patches, metal/plastic products, packaging, and stickers to apparel brands and manufacturers.
2. Program Services: Managed services where Global Trim takes responsibility for developing and managing trim concepts and delivery for customers.
3. Creative Services: Artwork services and material choice consultation to help bring customer ideas to life.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Global Trim is a custom trim manufacturer for the apparel industry, producing woven labels, printed labels, hangtags, heat transfers, leather patches, patches, metal/plastic hardware, packaging, and stickers for fashion, sportswear, denim, surf, and licensed goods brands. The company combines manufacturing with creative artwork services, program-managed trim delivery, and global inventory management across offices in the US, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Honduras.

Product overview

Global Trim is a premium trim and brand enhancement solutions provider for the fashion and apparel industry. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of nine core product categories: Woven Labels, Printed Labels, Hangtags, Heat Transfers, Leather Patches, Patches, Metal/Plastic Products, Packaging, and Stickers. These products work together to provide complete branding and finishing solutions for garment manufacturers, enabling clients to achieve consistent brand identity across their apparel lines from basic labeling to premium decorative embellishments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Woven Labels Custom woven labels for garment branding and identification, typically used for care labels, brand labels, and size tags. Targeted at fashion, sportswear, denim, and licensed goods brands.
• Printed Labels Custom printed labels featuring high-quality graphics and text for brand identification and care information, sold to apparel brands and garment manufacturers.
• Hangtags Custom hangtags for retail merchandise displaying brand information, pricing, and promotional content, supplied to fashion and apparel brands worldwide.
• Heat Transfers Heat transfer products for applying designs, logos, and branding directly onto garments through heat pressing, used by sportswear and apparel brands.
• Leather Patches Premium leather patches for luxury apparel embellishment, available in embossed, debossed, and embroidered options, targeted at luxury and denim brands.
• Patches Custom decorative patches for denim, athletic wear, and fashion garments, available in leather, suede, felt, canvas, twill, and embroidered styles with various finishing options.
• Metal/Plastic Products Metal and plastic hardware components including buttons, buckles, rivets, and other fastening elements for apparel and accessories, supplied to apparel brands and manufacturers.
• Packaging Custom packaging solutions for retail presentation including bags, boxes, and protective coverings for garments and accessories, used by fashion and apparel brands.
• Stickers Custom apparel stickers for pocket branding, logo branding, and disclaimers, available in paper, vinyl, fabric, holographic, and clear materials for apparel brands.
• Program Services Managed service allowing customers to transfer greater responsibility for developing and managing trim concepts and delivery to Global Trim, leveraging 209+ years of combined team experience to proactively build production schedules and meet deliverables. Sold to apparel brands as a contracted service.

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• OpSec GroupflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 19 October 2023OpSec Group, a global leader in IP management and brand protection solutions, completed the acquisition of Global Trim Sales, Inc. in October 2023. This acquisition extends OpSec's brand enhancement proposition in consumer goods and sports industries, bringing Global Trim's portfolio of premium trim and merchandising components (labels, hangtags, heat transfers, patches, packaging) under the OpSec Group umbrella. Global Trim's creative and sourcing capabilities combined with OpSec's existing trim technologies create an expanded proposition for trim and brand enhancement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• OpSec Security: Parent platform brand of Global Trim post-acquisition and global leader in authentication, anti-counterfeit, and brand-protection solutions. Sister entity within OpSec Group extending trim into security-enabled labels and IP protection — directly strategic rather than competitive.

Broad incumbents

• CCL Industries: World's largest specialty label producer (Avery, CCL Healthcare, CCL Container) with significant apparel and footwear label/tag business. Comparable to Global Trim on care labels, hangtags, and trim components across multiple verticals.
• Avery Dennison: Global leader in pressure-sensitive labels, RFID, and brand embellishment materials with extensive apparel industry exposure. Direct overlap with Global Trim on woven/printed labels and hangtags, though Avery operates at vastly greater scale across many non-apparel categories.

Direct peers

• Label-Aid Systems: B2B custom label and trim manufacturer producing woven labels, printed labels, hangtags, and care labels for apparel brands. Direct competitor in the North American trim market with overlapping woven/printed label capabilities.
• Texpak: Custom trim, label, and packaging supplier serving apparel, footwear, and retail brands from U.S. and Asia operations. Directly comparable product portfolio — labels, hangtags, patches, packaging — against the same enterprise fashion/sportswear buyer base as Global Trim.
• Name-Tapes: Specialty manufacturer of custom woven and printed clothing name tapes, care labels, and ID tags for institutional, military, and retail apparel. Highly comparable to Global Trim's woven/printed label and tag business for B2B apparel customers.
• Hangtags.com (Hangtag Express): Specialty custom hangtag printer serving apparel, footwear, and retail brands with short and medium runs. Directly comparable to Global Trim on the hangtag product line and apparel B2B customer profile.
• Penn Emblem: U.S.-based custom supplier of embroidered patches, emblems, and promotional trim to apparel, military, and uniform markets. Closest direct peer to Global Trim on the patches/leather patches product category for fashion and sportswear brands.

Regional players

• Stork Group: European-headquartered textile-printing and digital-finishing technology and service provider with strong ties to apparel printing/finishing workflows. Adjacent in capabilities (heat transfer, digital textile finishing) relevant to Global Trim's heat-transfer product line.
• Hi-G-Tek (custom labels segment) / Asiana Technologies: Asia-based trim, label, and packaging solution providers serving global apparel brands from low-cost manufacturing hubs. Comparable to Global Trim on cross-border trim supply, particularly competing into Hong Kong / Vietnam apparel sourcing customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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