Cleveland Cavaliers

Cleveland Cavaliers

This project started with a clear goal: intention, material clarity, and a deep connection to place.

We partnered with the Cleveland Cavaliers to create a meaningful capsule that reflects a more responsible approach to fan apparel. Inspired by the Cleveland Metroparks, the Cavs brought the design vision. We brought the technical expertise and local manufacturing to bring it to life right here in Cleveland.

The Centerpiece: A Digitally Knit Jacquard Sweater

At the heart of the collection is a custom jacquard knit sweater, produced on digital flat-bed knitting machines and finished through a cut-and-sew process by our production team.

Unlike standard cut-and-sew knits, this sweater is engineered stitch by stitch. The graphic is knit directly into the fabric structure rather than printed or embroidered, resulting in a garment that is durable, dimensional, and inherently low waste.

Why Digital Knitting Matters

Significantly less waste
The sweater is knit to shape, which drastically reduces offcuts. Most of the minimal waste produced is composted.

Built-in graphics
The artwork lives inside the fabric, so it will not peel, crack, or fade over time.

Material efficiency
Only the yarn required for the garment is used.

Longevity
This is a piece designed to age well long after the season ends.

Built in a Snowstorm: The Power of Local Production

In Cleveland, manufacturing with purpose is not a tagline. It is a commitment.

As production ramped up for the launch, a major lake-effect snowstorm hit the city. While Cleveland dug out, our production team showed up. Every stitch was checked. Every deadline was met. That grit is woven into these garments. They are not just designed for Cleveland. They are powered by the work ethic that defines it.

Supporting the Land Through Design

The capsule is rounded out with organic cotton essentials, including hoodies, tees, and totes, from our Private Label line refined since last year’s Cavs collection. Small but meaningful updates, such as adjusting the hoodie pocket size and refining the tee collar, were made to better align with our standards for durability, comfort, and local manufacturing.

Each piece was developed with the same values in mind: thoughtful materials, functional design, and production that stays close to home.

Real-World Proof: Seeing It in Action

There is nothing quite like seeing your work leave the studio and show up in the real world.

Last night, our production team headed to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse to catch the Cavs game and see the collection in action. It was a big moment for the entire crew, especially for our Director of Production, who attended their very first Cavs game. Watching fans wear the pieces we built, the ones we pushed through a snowstorm to finish, was a full-circle moment.

Being close to the work matters. Producing locally meant no shipping delays, no work in transit during a snowstorm, and the ability to stay hands-on through every step. That same proximity allowed us to see the collection in action almost immediately, closing the loop from production to real-world wear.

See What the Media Is Saying

The story behind this collection is resonating beyond the studio. From sustainability to local manufacturing, the work is being recognized across the region.

Made in Cleveland. Built to last.
Manufacturing with purpose.