Apparel Works International
Retail Apparel and FashionIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
Apparel Works International is a private-label workwear manufacturer based in Highland Park, Illinois. With more than three decades of manufacturing experience, it serves PPE brands, industrial laundries, and Fortune 500 utility companies by delivering certified safety workwear and industrial apparel. The company focuses on flame-resistant and non-flame-resistant workwear, offering a complete FR product line that includes hi-visibility vests, jeans, jackets, parkas, and shirts, alongside broader industrial apparel. Its operations are vertically integrated, spanning fabric sourcing to final delivery and supported by services such as product development, pattern making, raw material sourcing, quality assurance, logistics, and marketing support. Production takes place in UL-certified facilities in Guatemala, highlighting a nearshore sourcing option with anticipated tariff changes and an emphasis on compliance and reliable on-time delivery.