Los Angeles denim brand Trinidad3 released its first biker jean, the Loyal, designed with actor and motorcyclist Frankie Loyal of FX’s “Mayans M.C.,” Sourcing Journal reported on December 21, 2023.
How it is made
- 14 oz. raw selvedge denim from Vidalia Mills in Louisiana, one of two denim mills left in the USA and the only one running Draper X3 vintage shuttle looms.
- Cut, sewn and finished in Los Angeles.
- Loyal said he wore one prototype pair for 20,000 miles of riding.
- Retail price: $250, on the brand’s site and at Bartel’s Harley-Davidson in Marina del Rey, California.
Founder Trinidad Garcia III is also Vidalia Mills’ senior designer. The launch event raised money for the Sabot Foundation, which helps veterans and their families.
“The blue jean is a part of American history. We are one of its largest consumers in the world, but very few jeans are made in the United States.”
Trinidad Garcia III, Founder, Trinidad3
FAQ
Where is the Loyal jean made?
The denim comes from Vidalia Mills in Louisiana and the jean is cut, sewn and finished in Los Angeles.
How much does it cost?
$250.
Who helped design it?
Actor and motorcyclist Frankie Loyal.
Source & credit
Source: Sourcing Journal, December 21, 2023: “Trinidad3 Steps Into ‘Made in USA’ Biker Jeans”.