Los Angeles Apparel is a premium, USA-made blank brand founded in Los Angeles. Known for heavyweight construction, ethical domestic manufacturing, and a boxy, streetwear-forward fit. The LA Apparel 1801 is their flagship tee — a 6.5 oz heavyweight that's significantly heavier and more substantial than most other blanks on the market.

Yes — Los Angeles Apparel manufactures all of their blank garments in Los Angeles using domestic labor and ethically sourced materials. It's one of the few major blank brands that can genuinely claim USA manufacturing at scale, making it popular for brands that care about their supply chain.

Our minimum order for custom screen printed LA Apparel t-shirts is 24 pieces per design. For DTF printing, minimums may be lower depending on the design. Contact us if you need a smaller run and we'll find the right option for your quantity.

The LA Apparel 1801 is the brand's flagship heavyweight tee — a 6.5 oz USA-made blank with a relaxed, boxy fit and a thick, substantial feel. It's significantly heavier than most other popular blanks (Gildan is 5.3 oz, Bella Canvas is 4.2 oz), making it the go-to for streetwear brands and premium merch drops where the weight of the shirt is part of the product.

Screen printing and DTF (direct-to-film) are the most popular decoration methods for LA Apparel blanks. The heavyweight fabric gives prints a distinct, substantial character — particularly popular for oversized streetwear graphics and bold designs. We handle all decoration in-house at our Anaheim facility.

Both are premium blanks with a vintage/streetwear aesthetic, but they're different. Comfort Colors is garment-dyed with a softer, pre-washed feel and is made overseas. LA Apparel is heavier, USA-made, and has a more structured boxy fit. LA Apparel also offers a garment-dyed version (1801GD) that competes directly with Comfort Colors for brands that want the pigment-dye look with domestic manufacturing.

Standard turnaround on custom LA Apparel orders is 10 working days from art approval. Rush production is available depending on quantity and stock availability. Local Orange County and Los Angeles clients can arrange pickup at our Anaheim facility.

LA Apparel is priced at the premium end of the blank market — higher than Gildan, Bella Canvas, and Comfort Colors due to USA manufacturing and heavyweight construction. Pricing depends on the style, quantity, and number of print locations. All quotes are all-inclusive with no hidden fees. Request a quote for a real all-in price fast.

Yes — we're based in Anaheim, California and serve businesses, brands, and creators throughout Orange County and Los Angeles. Local clients can pick up finished orders at our facility. We also ship custom LA Apparel orders nationwide.

Yes — we can screen print or DTF print on the front, back, sleeves, or any combination. Each additional print location is priced separately. Let us know your full design layout when you request a quote and we'll build the price accordingly.