Bespoke Manufacturing Company Announces Apparel Plant In Phoenix

PHOENIX, AZ (April 26, 2022) – Bespoke Manufacturing Company (BMC) announced today that it is opening a new state-of-the-art plant in Phoenix, Arizona. BMC is a tech-enabled print, cut & sew operation specializing in one-off, on-demand garments and home fashion products. The manufacturing facility is expected to be operational by June 2022, bringing over 250 jobs.

BMC’s 50,000 square-foot facility incorporates Kornit’s newest Presto S Max digital printer. The printer feeds into multiple Gerber Z1 digital cutters then directly into 120 of Juki’s newest electronic sewers using a fleet of Fetch Robotics AMRs (Autonomous Mobile Robots). The plant has a capacity of over five dresses per minute.

“We chose to build our first plant in the heart of Phoenix because of the talented sewers the city has to offer from around the world,” said J. Kirby Best, Founder of BMC. “Quality is of the utmost importance. We have hired first-rate tailors and sewers who are eager to show that the United States is a competitive force in apparel manufacturing.”

BMC is an ideal manufacturing solution for any size apparel brand that strives to reshape its supply chain. Brands can offer personalized products on-demand thanks to fast turnaround times and direct-to-consumer shipping options.

“Arizona is quickly becoming a fashion innovation hotbed, with designers, manufacturers and distributors of all sizes making an impact,” said Sandra Watson, President and CEO of the Arizona Commerce Authority. “BMC’s state-of-the-art facility brings another high-tech innovator to our state, and we are proud to welcome their expansion.”

"With talented fabric and consumer-product innovators, Greater Phoenix continues to attract technology-focused companies and manufacturers," said Chris Camacho, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Economic Council. "We're excited to welcome BMC as the latest high-tech manufacturer choosing to expand in the region and look forward to being a partner in their continued growth and success."

Product setup through the iCreate.fashion web portal enables absolute real-time 24/7 visibility into the launch, manufacturing process, and inventory status. iCreate helps designers and brands build smart tech packs (STPs) that can be used in both simple and highly automated manufacturing plants worldwide.

BMC’s announcement adds to Arizona’s vibrant fashion landscape that includes FABRIC in Tempe, Arizona Fashion Source, the Arizona Costume Institute and the Arizona Sustainable Apparel Association.

 
Media Contacts
J. Kirby Best, BMC, [email protected]

Alyssa Tufts, Arizona Commerce Authority, [email protected]

Tyson Hill, Greater Phoenix Economic Council, [email protected]

About Bespoke Manufacturing Company
Bespoke Manufacturing Company, LLC. specializes in purchase-activated, on-demand, one-off apparel manufacturing. BMC has developed technologically advanced manufacturing and distribution solutions for the on-demand apparel industry. Our factory model automates and integrates every aspect of the manufacturing process from order entry to delivery. The integrated components driven by complex software solutions allow BMC to manufacture unique SKU's on-demand thereby eliminating inventory costs and streamlining the supply chain. To learn more, please visit bmc.fashion. 

About the Arizona Commerce Authority
The Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA) is the state's leading economic development organization with a streamlined mission to grow and strengthen Arizona's economy. The ACA uses a three-pronged approach to advance the overall economy: attract, expand, create - attract out-of-state companies to establish operations in Arizona; work with existing companies to expand their business in Arizona and beyond; and help entrepreneurs create new Arizona businesses in targeted industries. For more information, please visit azcommerce.com and follow the ACA on Twitter @azcommerce.