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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
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Andrew Chen & Johan Lam

Co-Founders

Visionary denim and menswear pioneers dedicated to mindful production, longevity, and timeless utility design.

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From 3sixteen

Heavyweight T-Shirt (2-Pack) from 3sixteen

Heavyweight T-Shirt (2-Pack)

$98

9 oz heavyweight cotton jersey 2-pack knitted and sewn in the USA with triple-needle coverstitched collar.

What we found

Owned here

Independently owned and operated by co-founders Andrew Chen and Johan Lam in New York and Los Angeles.

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3sixteen was founded in 2003 by Andrew Chen and Johan Lam with a dedication to timeless design and craftsmanship.
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Local

Made here

Core raw selvedge denim line and heavyweight jersey are cut and sewn in San Francisco and Los Angeles, California.

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Our core denim is cut and sewn in California, building on America's rich denim manufacturing heritage.
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Local

Materials

Partners with Kuroki Mills in Okayama, Japan for custom selvedge denim yarns, combined with domestic US hardware.

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We work directly with Kuroki Mills in Japan to weave custom denim fabrics engineered to our exact specifications.
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Partly local

Shipped from here

Headquarters in NYC, flagship stores and distribution centers in New York City and Los Angeles, CA.

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Headquartered in New York with flagship retail locations in NYC and Los Angeles.
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Local

Sources we checked

  • 3sixteen California cut-and-sew manufacturing, Kuroki collaboration

Reviewed 16 Aug 2026. Next check by 16 Feb 2027.