The NYC manufacturing community is a cross-section of New York itself with a wide-ranging cast of characters and products, from jams and hot sauce to marine data collection equipment and airplane parts.
In the Member Stories collected below, we zoom in on specific member businesses through photography, interviews and video to highlight their unique stories and introduce you to their process.
Shari’s Tea
Queens
Shari, a small business owner and practicing tax attorney, discovered her passion for tea during …
Watchcraft Inc
Queens
Eduardo characterizes his designs as “industrial chic,” using recycled metals embellished with st…
Umikah
Manhattan
“Resilience and sticking to a plan is hard,” Luciana reflects, “but the payoff is truly rewarding.”
For The Culture NY
Brooklyn
The journey began with a powerful design: “Latina On A Mission.” As a teacher, Doris wanted to in…
FEFETI
Brooklyn
Selorm’s motivation for founding Fefeti extends beyond fashion. His aspiration was to rejuvenate …
Maybelle
Brooklyn
Christine incorporates eco-conscious principles into each creation by using vintage pieces as the…
In New York City’s ravenous real estate market, space for industrial production is increasingly scarce, despite the critical role manufacturing plays in keeping the gears of our city moving. From electric equipment that powers the subway system and the Wall Street trading floor to personal protective gear for our brave healthcare workers—manufacturers literally keep NYC alive. Come behind the scenes with us as we visit factories across New York City and see up close the precision, skill and craft that go into making the products we love and keep our city running.
Everything Chriss
Brooklyn
During a time of global uncertainty, Christine Starchild found solace in the familiar scents of h…
Bianco Latte
Queens
Co-owner Camilla Zanin, daughter of renowned Italian pastry chef Andrea Zanin, brings a deep-root…
BK ROT
Brooklyn
Born out of necessity and driven by an environmental mission, BK ROT isn’t just about reducing wa…
Raw Meat & Repair Co.
Brooklyn
“We want to encourage more people to embrace the value of repair and upcycling, and to see the be…
Mama O’s Premium Kimchi
Queens
“I never intended to start a business,” Kheedim Oh admits. “I just needed some kimchi for myself,…
Think Talk Create
Brooklyn
“We’re not just about making products; we’re about telling stories and making a difference,” Mage…
In Style USA
Manhattan
In Style USA is a one-stop shop, cut-and-sew garment manufacturer that assists designers with anything under the production spectrum, from sampling to quality control. They offer product development, pattern making, sampling, and full production. The company was founded by Tina Yu, who started her career in Hong Kong before moving to Toronto, where she worked as an eveningwear designer. Tina moved to New York City to start In Style USA, which has been operating in the Garment District for over 30 years.