Our mission remains intact
Found Surface exists to make sustainability the foundation of modern apparel manufacturing — restoring skill, trust, and purpose to how clothing is made.
This year, our team solved complex industry problems...
Building Predictable Timelines in a Highly Variable Workflow
Managing Inventory and Materials Complexity
Rapidly Testing and Evolving SOPs
Maintaining Quality and Consistency Through Rapid Iteration
Defining What Successful Client Collaboration Looks Like
Managing the Risks of Over-Diversification
Balancing Custom Development With Scalable Production
How We Execute Next Year
01 Private Label
A transparent, ready-to-produce program for brands that want clarity on cost, timelines, and expectations without the complexity of full custom development.
02 Contract Manufacturing
A partnership-driven production model for brands with established products who need a reliable, communicative manufacturer that scales with them.
03 Research, Development & Sampling
A secure, rapid collaboration service for materials companies to test and refine their innovations without risking proprietary technology.
Our Hero Products
01 Customizable Jacquard Products
Our platform for rapidly translating artwork, patterns, and logos into premium jacquard pieces — enabling fast customization at scale.
02 Cut and Sew Blanks
Our path to becoming the Midwest's number one T-shirt and blanks supplier — a scalable foundation built to win on quality, reliability, and regional dominance.
03 Knitwear Blanks
Our strategy for scaling stable knit silhouettes efficiently, serving brands that need a stronger, more dependable supply chain for core knitwear products.
What it means to work at FS
Working at Found Surface means being part of a merit-driven team where growth is earned through initiative, accountability, and personal drive. We move fast, embrace change, and take on challenges that require curiosity, resilience, and a willingness to stretch beyond what's familiar.
Success here depends on being highly self-motivated, trustworthy in your commitments, and committed to continuous improvement — both individually and as a team. In a merit-based culture, effort, performance, and ownership create opportunity, and every person has the ability to shape their impact and trajectory within the company.
