All American makers 
3sixteen
Core raw selvedge denim line and heavyweight jersey are cut and sewn in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California.
Pioneers custom Kuroki Japanese selvedge denim cut, tailored, and sewn in historic California factories.
Shop 3sixteen Reviewed 16 Aug 2026
Founder Spotlight
Andrew Chen & Johan Lam
Co-FoundersVisionary denim and menswear pioneers dedicated to mindful production, longevity, and timeless utility design.
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What we found
Verified Domestic Audit Audit & Disclaimer Context
Verified California denim cutting/sewing, US hardware, and domestic operations.
Owned here
Independently owned and operated by co-founders Andrew Chen and Johan Lam in New York and Los Angeles.
Source
3sixteen was founded in 2003 by Andrew Chen and Johan Lam with a dedication to timeless design and craftsmanship.Open source
Local
Made here
Core raw selvedge denim line and heavyweight jersey are cut and sewn in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California.
Source
Our core denim is cut and sewn in California, building on America's rich denim manufacturing heritage.Open source
Local
Materials
Partners with Kuroki Mills in Okayama, Japan for custom selvedge denim yarns, combined with domestic US hardware.
Source
We work directly with Kuroki Mills in Japan to weave custom denim fabrics engineered to our exact specifications.Open source
Partly local
Shipped from here
Headquarters in NYC, flagship stores and distribution centers in New York City and Los Angeles, CA.
Local
Sources we checked
- 3sixteen California cut-and-sew manufacturing, Kuroki collaboration
Reviewed 16 Aug 2026. Next check by 16 Feb 2027.