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Freenote Cloth

Cuts and sews denim in Los Angeles

Combines Japanese artisanal selvedge denim with California heritage cut-and-sew craftsmanship in Los Angeles.

Shop Freenote Cloth Reviewed 15 Aug 2026

From Freenote Cloth

Wilkes Western Denim Shirt from Freenote Cloth

Wilkes Western Denim Shirt

$285

Classic Western snap shirt cut from 10 oz Japanese denim with bone pearl snaps and custom selvedge gussets.

Riders Jacket Waxed Canvas from Freenote Cloth

Riders Jacket Waxed Canvas

$500

10 oz Martexin waxed canvas jacket lined with Southwestern cotton blanket fabric, cut and sewn in Los Angeles.

What we found

Owned here

Founded and owned by brothers Matt and Andrew Brodrick in San Juan Capistrano, California.

Source
Freenote Cloth was founded by brothers Matt and Andrew Brodrick in San Juan Capistrano, CA.
Open source

Local

Made here

100% cut and sewn in Los Angeles, California garment factories.

Source
Every Freenote garment is cut and sewn in the historic manufacturing district of Los Angeles, California.
Open source

Local

Materials

Uses custom Kaihara and Kuroki Japanese selvedge denim, custom Southwestern jacquards, and US hardware.

Source
We partner with legendary mills in Okayama, Japan for custom selvedge denims and US suppliers for custom hardware.
Open source

Partly local

Shipped from here

Headquarters, design studio, flagship showroom, and shipping based in San Juan Capistrano, CA.

Source
Our headquarters and design lab are located in the historic Los Rios district of San Juan Capistrano.
Open source

Local

Sources we checked

  • Freenote Cloth Los Angeles manufacturing, San Juan Capistrano HQ, and premium textile sourcing

Reviewed 15 Aug 2026. Next check by 15 Feb 2027.