About

Custom Manufacture LA

José Luis was born in Mexico City, in an area known as Moctezuma. As the eldest of five sisters and two brothers, he grew up in a home where his mother, originally from Toluca, worked hard cleaning elegant places in the city, while his father, originally from Guerrero, was a musical instrument maker.

When he was 11 years old, José Luis experienced a strong attraction for the style of rockers. Together with his friends, he would venture out to explore the dumpsters in search of the iconic Converse shoes. With ingenuity, they learned to repair them with patches and stitches, developing new skills.

In time, their creativity expanded into designing toys for their siblings, using wood and plastic as the means of expression.

Although technical drawing emerged as his favorite subject during high school, economic realities led him to make a different decision. He chose to work in construction, gaining experience from an early age.

At the age of 16, he was able to enter the Roosevelt Institute in Mexico City. In this scenario, Jose Luis immersed himself in a technical career in design and advertising. A job opportunity took him by surprise when a friend's sister got him a job interview, but on the condition that he change his trademark rocker attire.

Certain that $1,000 pesos would be enough to transform his appearance, Jose Luis shared his plan with his father. His father, aware of the importance of this step, gave him a month of his salary (equivalent to $2,000 pesos) to support his cause. 

With this support, he secured his first job at a footwear company, starting as an assistant designer. After completing a course in shoe design, he submitted a final project that impressed everyone. He had created a book detailing how to design, create and sell footwear. The company decided to publish his book in the marketplace.

Over the years, his dedication and skills led him to become a mainstay of the company. However, his career was not without its challenges. An opportunity to train in Italy fell through at the last minute, leaving him frustrated. This experience led him to contemplate a change of direction: emigrating to the United States, as an old friend had proposed a great opportunity. However, he was deceived and found himself temporarily unemployed.

Jose Luis' determination made him look for a place to live, so he moved with his cousins to Los Angeles, California, where he immersed himself in the world of the denim industry. Working in a specialized company, he continued to demonstrate his passion and skills. 

Over the past 23 years, Jose Luis has become known for his leadership and has grown professionally, becoming a leader in the denim industry.

We prototype your ideas to life

Innovative solutions from concept into finish product

Welcome to Custom Manufacturing LA, your trusted partner in bringing innovative ideas to life. As a driving force in Los Angeles, we are committed to collaboratively shaping a brighter future.

In a world of possibilities, let’s construct a better reality together. Our dedication is evident in every project, as we fuse creativity and expertise to propel industries forward. With a foundation built on innovation, we’re redefining what’s achievable.

Consulting

Sourcing

Heat Transfer

Silkscreen Printing

Design

Die Cutting

Embroidery

Sublimation Printing

Latest projects

Our dedication to high-end craftsmanship and ethical practices has made
us a trusted custom production partner for over three decades since 1990.

“Custom Manufacture LA”

Behind every brand is a great story. Our team has a creative eye and enough experience to produce amazing prototypes base on you vision, for you to convey your story. This will take your product from something that customers want to something they can´t live without.

Your vision and our expertise form a partnership that thrives on creativity and precision.

Request a quote today, and let’s turn your ideas into tangible products that make a
difference.

We guide new and established custom accessory lines through sketching and design, fabric and trim sourcing, labels and branding, pattern and sample making, duplicates, fittings, pattern revisions, marking and grading, cutting, production and packing.

From our years in the business, we know how difficult it is to find
reliable and honest prototyping manufacturing partners and vendors. In this challenging business, you need a partner you can trust, not only to be honest with you, but also to have your best interest at heart.

Sourcing

Consulting

Heat transfer

Screen Printing

Design

Die Cutting

Embroidery

Sublimation Printing

At Custom Manufacture Los Angeles, we pride ourselves on being an invaluable resource for emerging and high-end creators. We offer in- house small scale Studio Level Production with no minimums. We also provide Factory Level Production, with low minimums, plus larger volume production for scalability.

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Let's build a better world together

House Small Scale Studio Level Production with no Minimums

Factory Level Production, with Low Minimums

Larger Volume Production for Scalability

At Custom Manufacture Los Angeles, we pride ourselves on being an invaluable resource for emerging and high-end creators. We offer in- house small scale Studio Level Production with no minimums. We also provide Factory Level Production, with low minimums, plus larger volume production for scalability.

Locations

16119 Sherman Way, Van Nuys, CA, 91406


Contact: (818) 934 - 6489

Website: custommanufacturerla.com

Support requests

support@custommanufacturela.com

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LA Custom Manufacture

LA Custom Manufacture is a one stop shop development house and apparel & accessories manufacturer based in Los Angeles.

Services

Die Cutting

Embroidery

Heat Transfer

Screen Printing

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