Vernon Apparel Manufacturing Bus Tour
Go behind the scenes of Los Angeles' apparel industry and meet the manufacturers that bring clothing brands to life.
Unlike our Downtown LA walking tours, this experience takes you by private bus through Vernon—the manufacturing hub of Southern California—where you'll get exclusive access to some of the area's top apparel manufacturers and suppliers.
Throughout the day, you'll visit factories and production facilities specializing in every stage of the apparel manufacturing process, including:
You'll meet the owners, production managers, and experts behind these businesses, learn what they specialize in, understand their minimums, timelines, pricing, and capabilities, and discover which partners are the right fit for your clothing brand.
Bring your samples, sketches, tech packs, or ideas. This is your opportunity to receive real feedback directly from the manufacturers and begin building relationships that could help launch your next collection.
What's Included
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Transportation throughout the entire tour
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Visits to more than a dozen apparel manufacturers and suppliers
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Direct introductions to local manufacturers
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Complimentary drinks
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Printed supplier directory
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Digital supplier directory with direct contact information
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Opportunity to ask questions at every stop
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Networking with other clothing brand owners and entrepreneurs
Whether you're creating your first collection or looking to move production to Los Angeles, this tour will give you the knowledge, connections, and confidence to build your supply chain locally.
Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours
Location: Vernon, California
Leave with the contacts, resources, and manufacturing partners you need to bring your clothing brand to life.
