Textile & Apparel Manufacturers
FABRIC
711 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, United States · Manufacturing companies in Tempe
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Founded 2016
About FABRIC
FABRIC launched in 2016 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit fashion incubator in Tempe, Arizona. Co-founded by designers Angela Johnson and Sherri Barry, the organization began in a temporary Mesa space before securing a 26,000-square-foot facility at the Tempe Performing Arts Center (TPAC) through a partnership with the City of Tempe. The incubator operates as a garment manufacturer and resource hub, offering no-minimum, on-demand domestic production for apparel brands. Its maker's space provides access to industrial sewing equipment, CAD pattern-making software, 3D avatar fitting, and digital product passport tools. FABRIC also runs industrial sewing certification courses, apprenticeship programs, and the ROADMAP—a step-by-step guide covering sourcing, costing, specs, and quality control. Since inception, it has supported over 2,000 brands and produced 800,000 medical gowns during the pandemic. Clients range from startup fashion labels and DIY upcyclers to established brands seeking to reshore production. The directory connects entrepreneurs with U.S. contractors, while free resources include an industry events calendar, wholesale sourcing library, and classifieds. Educators, students, and industry professionals also use the space for training and collaboration. FABRIC's stated differentiator is its mission to democratize domestic small-batch manufacturing through a tech-enabled, sustainable ecosystem. The founders created the ROADMAP to codify the "secret sauce" of small-batch production they learned in 1990s Los Angeles streetwear, aiming to make ethical, local manufacturing accessible to all.
Manufacturing capabilities
Core processes
Inspection & quality
Assembly & services
Industries served
- Apparel
- Fashion
- Textile manufacturing
- Sustainable fashion
- Fashion education
- Small-batch production
- Domestic manufacturing
Company details
- Location
- Tempe, Arizona
- Company type
- Contract manufacturer / job shop
- Founded
- 2016
- Minimum order
- No minimum order quantity
- Production volume
- No minimum; small-batch to 800,000 units (demonstrated)
- Listed under
Frequently asked questions
Where is FABRIC located?
FABRIC is located at 711 W Broadway Rd, Tempe, AZ 85282, United States.
What does FABRIC do?
FABRIC is listed under Textile & Apparel Manufacturers, and its listed capabilities and products include Small-batch garment manufacturing, On-demand manufacturing, CAD pattern making, 3D avatar fitting, Digital product passport creation and Industrial sewing.
What industries does FABRIC serve?
FABRIC lists Apparel, Fashion, Textile manufacturing, Sustainable fashion and Fashion education among the industries it serves.
When was FABRIC founded?
FABRIC was founded in 2016.
How do I request a quote from FABRIC?
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What companies are similar to FABRIC?
Other Textile & Apparel Manufacturers in Arizona listed on FirmsLedger include YOGANASTIX Apparel Manufacturer Cut & Sew, Contract Sewing-Arizona, Arizona Cottons and Rival Technologies, LLC.