Ferrara Manufacturing, a family-owned apparel maker in Long Island City, New York, is investing in technology to grow its Made in USA production, Manufacturing Dive reported on February 7, 2025.
The company
- Founded in 1987, Ferrara makes tailored and technical garments, including Ralph Lauren jackets, Olympic outfits and military gear.
- Its 50,000-square-foot plant has 115 employees and could hold up to 350, COO Gabrielle Ferrara said.
- During the pandemic it started making PPE for the U.S. military, now one of its biggest contracts.
- The company 3D-prints some machine parts and uses automatic sewing so it can train workers with less sewing experience.
“I think what’s left in the U.S., it tends to be a lot of high value, difficult-to-make products.”
Gabrielle Ferrara, COO
Why it matters for Made in USA
USA garment shops that survived focus on complex, low-volume work. Military contracts and automation are how Ferrara is building scale.
FAQ
Where is Ferrara Manufacturing?
In Long Island City, Queens, New York.
What does it make?
Tailored and technical apparel, including Ralph Lauren jackets, Olympic outfits and military gear.
How many people work there?
115, with room for up to 350.
Source & credit
Source: Manufacturing Dive, February 7, 2025: “Ferrara Manufacturing is boosting tech, ‘Made-in-USA’ products at its Long Island factory”, by Joelle Anselmo.