I wanted to be in health and fitness. I wanted to help people. When I got into this business initially, I really struggled to define what that meant. I had a really good business mentor, but I remember I was struggling. This was our fourth year in business, and I was that typical millennial. I'm grasping at what is making a difference. One of our employees bought their first house working for us. And my mentor basically was like, “You are making a difference, man.” That guy just bought his first house. That is just at a grassroots level, that just being an employer to John's point, that was really cool to say we were able to impact this guy in this positive light. https://lnkd.in/eRBVPeMa Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted
Apparel Redefined
Printing Services
Crestwood, Illinois 437 followers
X: @ApparelRedefind YouTube: @ApparelRedefined1 Sell More, Stress Less Transforming athletic wear
About us
Born in 1970, Apparel Redefined was originally named Angie & Rich’s Custom Screening & Monogramming. It was a bonafide startup; Angie and Rich started the business working out of their garage. They made tees for the local rec, police, and fire departments. The disco era ushered in a fashion revolution. T-shirts went from dull undershirts to blank canvases for self-expression. Angie & Rich’s grew substantially thanks to this culture shift. In 1977 the company moved into a 3,500 sqft location in Bridgeview, IL. They built a screen printing production line, sewing and embroidery stations, and a front office. After more than three and a half decades successfully running Angie & Rich’s, the couple decided it was time to move on in 2006. The name was shortened to A&R Screening under new ownership. In 2006 apparel technology, trends, and fabrics were all changing. Cotton t-shirt demand fell sharply. Under Armor skyrocketed from zero by introducing high-performance dri-fit fabrics at scale. A&R recognized this shift early and carved out its niche in decorating athletic apparel. The company invested in new technology and developed processes that focused on quality and efficiency. After 11 years of excellent service, dedication, and passion the President of A&R Screening, Jo-Ellen Doranzo, retired in July 2017. Vice President John LaRoy stepped into the role. A&R achieved unprecedented growth, change, and focus the following 18 months. Consequently, the company sold its Bridgeview location and moved into a 22,000 sqft facility in Crestwood, IL in February ‘18. Management decided to rebrand the company to reflect this radical evolution. They wanted to pay homage to A&R’s roots but clearly show stakeholders this startup-minded company is on the cutting-edge of innovation in its industry. A&R morphed into AR. The initials were repurposed to stand for Apparel Redefined. Apparel Redefined launched in December 2018.
- Website
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http://www.apparelredefined.com
External link for Apparel Redefined
- Industry
- Printing Services
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Crestwood, Illinois
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1970
- Specialties
- screen print, embroidery, tackle twill, contract printing, and sports apparel
Locations
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Primary
4611 136th St
Crestwood, Illinois 60418, US
Employees at Apparel Redefined
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Spencer Montgomery
Expert in Digital Cutting & Finishing | 20+ Years Leading High-Quality Production | Master of Zünd G3 & Kongsberg Routers | Proven Success with Top…
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Britta V.
Artist | Photographer
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Luke Sizemore
Head of Marketing/ Social Media Development
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John LaRoy
CEO at Apparel Redefined
Updates
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At the end of the day, we are primal people who need to feel a sense of belonging to feel complete. It's our most innate need. Everyone wants in their quest to be different and stand out. There's also a dichotomy of looking somewhat part together and having some sort of similarity to be a symbol of your tribe or your group or your team or your company or your family, whatever it is. And that same feeling of belonging is conveyed in a million different ways, whether it be a logo, whether it be a color, whether it be a saying, whatever it is. And we have that unique power, if you want to call it that, to be able to convey that through branded apparel and branded items, whatever it is that person that feeling. That's a really convoluted way to say I'm a screen printer, but it conveys the feeling. And this is what we talk about with our own team. We make memories, not just apparel. And you never forget that feeling of what you were doing at your favorite concert or when you met your wife or whatever. Like if you think back to that memory, you know what you were wearing. And we have a special part of that. https://lnkd.in/eRBVPeMa Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted
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John LaRoy, CEO of Apparel Redefined, and Nick Wood, VP of Sales at GraphXsource, share their experiences and insights on building a career in fashion branded apparel, emphasizing the importance of learning from industry legends and mentors. They highlight the value of networking, authenticity, and efficient workflows in navigating the industry. Nick and John discuss the latest innovations in apparel printing, including DTG technology and color management systems. They emphasize the importance of staying on the cutting edge of technology to improve print quality and streamline the design process. Nick also shares his insights on the potential of AI to transform the industry. Watch the presentation: https://lnkd.in/e8qfRXnC #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted
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Branded Apparel Strategies with Fully Promoted Idaho Most businesses want to decorate their apparel or put their logo on it because they want to get noticed or they want to look professional. If you have a sales team and they're selling to prospects, you want them to be clearly identified that this person works for this company, and it looks really nice. But beyond that, what really has become apparent to me is, especially on the T-shirt side of the business, it makes you feel like you're a part of a team. So when everybody's matching, wearing the same gear, drinking out of the same matching water bottles, it makes you feel like you're part of something bigger. And so we started approaching how we do business with that attitude. Learn more about branded apparel strategies with Fully Promoted Idaho: https://lnkd.in/eRBVPeMa Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted
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John LaRoy, CEO of Apparel Redefined and Rockland Page, owner of ROCKaBLOCK share their experiences and insights on starting and growing a business in the t-shirt industry. They emphasized the importance of following one’s passion, taking calculated risks, and seeking inspiration and advice from mentors. John LaRoy discusses the importance of legacy and innovation in creative fields, while Rockland Page shares his journey of creating a business that inspires people through apparel and augmented reality. John and Rockland emphasize the importance of inspiring conversations and creating a better world through their work. Watch the presentation: https://lnkd.in/gEmpiDXb Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted
Growing a Branded Apparel Business with Rockland Page
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Why is Apparel Redefined Excited to Partner with ROQ US? It's a whole new world in terms of experience right now. We've talked a little bit on a couple of other podcasts about the American economy, it went from a product economy to a service economy to an experience economy. ROQ is all three of those. You have the products, you have the service, and you have the experience. We go on events, tours, trade shows, and other types of events. There's business to be done. But then there's also the relationship building. Our industry, as big as it is–everyone's got T-shirts and everyone's got decorated apparel, polos, hats, what have you—is still relatively small in terms of the number of people who are doing it very well and take pride in it. Learn more about Apparel Redefined & ROQ NOW: https://lnkd.in/eR6sm3Qr Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted
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The best business advice from Ross Hunter, President of ROQ US. The biggest thing is to trust yourself and don't be afraid. It sounds very basic, but I think there's a lot of great ideas out there that live inside people. And there's a reason that only less than 5% of people own businesses, something like that, right? I don't know what the exact statistic is. And just don't be afraid. It's okay to fail forward. So I'll just keep going with what I'm saying right now. But learn from your mistakes. I think a lot of people give up too soon on themselves. And there's always support out there. There's always education. It's not that scary. We're just people. And I think that that's always interesting to me. I'm just someone who took a risk and I believed in myself and that's what got me to where I'm at today. So take the risk, believe in yourself, and don't be afraid of failure. Learn more about Apparel Redefined & ROQ NOW: https://lnkd.in/eR6sm3Qr Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted
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John LaRoy, CEO of Apparel Redefined, and Patrick Keegan, owner of Field Day Sporting Co, discuss entrepreneurship, small town revitalization, and the importance of networking and partnerships. They emphasized creating a brand promise, supporting local businesses and communities, and having a clear vision for success. Patrick shares his personal journey in the golf industry, from growing up in a family of golf professionals to building their own businesses. John LaRoy discusses the evolution of retail from a product-based to a service-based economy, with a focus on creating experiential retail spaces that offer more than just products. They emphasized adapting to the changing retail landscape and prioritizing creating an experience that keeps customers coming back. Watch the discussion: https://lnkd.in/d9tWnUQv Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand
Apparel Redefined Takes a Field Trip to Field Day Sporting Co
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What are branded apparel solutions for summer corporate events? These are for theme park visits, retreats, and wellness events. It’s great to be outside, especially in the north. We celebrate our short 3 1/2-month window very well. We get a lot done in three months. There are distilleries all up and down the Lake Michigan corridor. They're all fighting for exposure. You leave with the taste of their beer, but they really want you to leave wearing a T-shirt because that's going to get you and their brand more recognition. If it's an internal event spend the extra couple dollars on a premium T-shirt. You want your people to be proud and comfortable with what they're wearing and then continue to wear because it's advertising, free advertising for your company. Learn more about maximizing summertime with apparel redefined: https://lnkd.in/ebhjpH78 Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted
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We have branded apparel solutions for summertime non-profit events. You could have like a new park dedication; you could have some type of event around summer holidays or you see a lot of outdoor concerts and those types of events. You have multiple parties involved or even sponsors. You see a lot of summer T-shirts with sponsorships on the back. There's a lot of coordination with whoever's involved. Typically, you see anywhere from 15 to 20 sponsors, that's 15 to 20 different logos. People don't just want the company name. People invest a lot of time in their brand. What is their brand? The logo. If they're supporting something, they want their brand conveyed the way it should be done, which is the logo. Getting access to those files that are print ready, or if they're not print ready, having our graphics team dive in and making those files print ready. Learn more about maximizing summertime with apparel redefined: https://lnkd.in/ebhjpH78 Learn more about retail solutions: https://lnkd.in/ejJdWWQN Learn more about contract services: https://lnkd.in/eywvWwpg Learn more about print on demand: https://lnkd.in/eFGjiabY #printondemandapparel #Justintimeapparel #digitalshirtprinting #printondemand #digitalprinted