Garment manufacturing in the United States has seen better days. But, as automation technology matures, some American businesses have begun investing in local apparel manufacturing once again.

In this week’s episode, we highlight a clothing producer who has always been proudly made in the U.S.A. Dov Charney, who is best known for his first venture, American Apparel, is now building a new brand under Los Angeles Apparel. Here, he gives us a look into how his business can be competitive while manufacturing in the US.

Charney is joined by Ram Sareen, founder and CEO of Tukatech, a provider of fashion technology solutions. Sareen partnered with Charney to modernize American Apparel and has remained a powerful ally through the debut of the new business in 2016. Tukatech innovations have allowed Los Angeles Apparel to launch as a fully vertical company that specializes in speed-to-market and flexibility.

Both agree there is a future in American garment manufacturing but that it will require producers and manufacturers here to adopt the latest design and production innovations.

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