Independent Trading Co.
Founded in 1987 in San Clemente, California, Independent Trading Co. is a family-owned manufacturer and supplier of high-quality blank and custom apparel. It began in the action sports industry (surf, skate, snow) producing custom garments and later expanded into ready-to-stock blanks, starting with the iconic IND4000 heavyweight hoodie. Still independent and family-operated, the company maintains headquarters in California, production capabilities in China, and warehouses on both U.S. coasts, serving screen printers, brands, and distributors worldwide.
The brand is best known for premium fleece built on 3-end knit construction since 1987. This uses a 100% cotton face yarn (on solids), a middle tie yarn, and a cotton/polyester back for a soft hand, excellent loft, and superior printability (including discharge and DTG). Key lines include the midweight Standard Supply (e.g., SS4500 8.5 oz), classic Independent heavyweights (IND4000 10 oz), streetwear fits like Mainstreet (IND420XD 12.5 oz) and Boulevard, and the top-tier Legend collection (IND5000P/C at 13.5 oz / 450 GSM) with cross-grain construction and premium finishing. The assortment also covers crews, full-zips, quarter-zips, women’s styles, pigment-dyed and washed finishes, French terry, performance pieces, jackets, and bottoms—all designed for decoration and available in extensive color ranges.
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