How T-Shirts Are Made In America | From The Ground Up

[@johnxsantos]

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[@nainoshah3594]

Hey. Please don't be stupid in your own face for a reason why. Suck the all videos to showing off your bad face...

[@lowprofile4526]

Already 😁👌👍

[@jaseminelee5309]

Where are you

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[@FashionToday123]

*cool channel greetings from Indonesia* 🇮🇩 👍❤️👍

[@svdbyjesus1]

My grandmother had her own dress shop in Downey and made custom dresses for women. I learned to sew from her, and from my other grandmother I got my love of quilting. Sewing/quilting is a gift of love.

[@RubyRim]

As someone who sews and makes custom design on garments, this was very educational, thank you.

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏽

[@RubyRim]

@Rami Sebit wow! 1, I'm not african american and 2, I really hope you have a great day or night. You seem to have so MUCH unnecessary negativity in you.

[@MissLinas]

@Rami Sebit , You really need some Professional help with your issues.

[@girlx9805]

Hi can you give me your address your shop

[@rellzfargo7657]

What’s your Instagram

[@ainashburn]

I already suffered from neck and shoulder pain just by sewing 2-3 hours. These guys sewed for 10-15 years is beyond me

[@ph11p3540]

It's all about the small placement details of your work station an you to prevent permanent repetitive strain injuries such as corpral tunnel syndrome of the wrists and hands. It could even mean the importance of raising or lowering a work surface a few inches to angle your wrists so the work their muscles less.

[@titiasplantedaquariums]

I know this comment was made a while ago, but I have sewn both on an indusrrial and home sewing machine in the past before. I noticed a significant difference in ergonomics in both types. Industrial machines are designed ergonomically to sew multiple hours a day, several days a week, your posture in combination with a good chair is a lot better. When I sit behind my home sewing machine like I would behind an industrial, including the right height, I don't see my needle anymore at all. That has to do with the height of the shaft of the machine. Home sewing machines are ergonomically designed to sit on a higher surface like a kitchen table and for a few hours a week at most. Your shoulders and neck hurt because you have to work with your arms and shoulders on a higher level.

[@kathyyoung1774]

@@titiasplantedaquariums Thank you for this info! It sounds like I’d be better off if I set my home machine on a lower table, but I’m not sure how I’d see the needle to guide the fabric through.

[@titiasplantedaquariums]

@@kathyyoung1774 You can try to find a middle in between. My vintage Bernina home sewing machine sits in a DIY table. I try to sit in my chair as high as I can on a comfortable level and still be able to see the foot and needle. For longer sewing sessions it's still not perfect, but better doable than for instance with your example. Good luck👍🏻

[@kathyyoung1774]

@@titiasplantedaquariums Thank you. I’ll try to do that. My machines are in/on the typical sewing cabinets. I never thought about using lower platforms. Best wishes.

[@user-hx7mi7ml8u]

Whoever designed the machines is a genius! Amazing!

[@johnxsantos]

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[@pabloc6080]

John Santos Quick question how can one get a bella canvas box for a first time just to play with to see if I really want to go all the way in??

[@djcrackademiks1191]

Pablo C Look on a Alpha Broder dot com... You can get samples. I use Bella Canvas and they make a dope product

[@nomostudios67]

John Santos ay bro no lie your brother looks like makeloven 😂 iykyk

[@nomostudios67]

John Santos your videos have been Guiding me through my process of building up my brand thank you @nomostudios666777 @instagram

[@SeezSantos]

Alfedo Fanci 😂😂

[@smilenow7428]

Pretty bs talking about these workers passion for sewing, come on they are just making a living there working under very tight schedule. Passion or love for sewing tee? Not really, but rather a skill learned to earn the next meal.

[@jakobm1482]

thank you! I too find it horrible how everyone here seems to ignore that! it's definitely not the job of any documentary filmer to become friends with the boss of the factory that is being filmed.

[@jakobm1482]

oh wait, just realized he's not a film maker. well that explains a lot.

[@kelcritcarroll]

That is right and I personally felt they were really trying to push the idea to us viewers that this was one big happy family and they had a passion and loved their jobs......Bullcrap!

[@nonstophustla6209]

@@kelcritcarroll this is a facility in the UNITED STATES! Not some in slum in a 3rd world country. These men and women get paid w/benefits and im sure many of them are actually happy with what they do. Just because you've seen a few 3rd world docs dont mean thats how its done in America.

[@patrickderp1044]

@@nonstophustla6209 america was built by white people so for the companies to be full of mexican bosses and mexican wrokers.....im gonna have to side with kelly, its not one big happy family

[@maryloufaucher6533]

I worked at Hancock Shirt factory Waterville, ME = sewing, 1st felling - which is sewing the seam in the sleeve only. Also I worked at a Saco ME shoe factory sewing Penny loafers. I worked at a luxury clothing store where a tailor taught me to fit men's suits and women's gowns. I am happy to have notices this video, brought back years of memories. I am now 72 and just used for the first time iron-on stabilizer to make myself an art bag to carry my art supplies to art classes and art shows. I enjoyed this video very much. I have worked at Joann Fabrics, So FRO Fabric stores and Affordable Fabrics. I wish I could open my own business as I am very busy making bags for wheelchairs and walkers and donate them to DAV and other places who have disabled veterans and others who have the need. I am also designing and making masks to donate. I live in a tiny 2.5 room elderly apartment and my bedroom is really an art/craft/sewing storage room. These KZbin videos have opened up many new projects and necessities/accessories to keep me busy during the COVID shut down. Not many elderly have the knowledge of the computer and while working at sewing, I also worked in Emhart Industries and Konica Business Machines which allowed me to know a lot about the computer as I started working using the first computers DOS, I went back to school at 60 and learned photography and Photoshop and am going to combine the photography/graphic design with my sewing and arts. I am so glad I had to work so hard when I was young, it allowed me to have plenty to accomplish in my old age instead of playing bingo and doing puzzles. In my living room I have a sewing machine, embroidery machine, serger, press, 2 computers, 2 printers, one prints out 13 x 19 inch photos. Of course I only donate and show my photos. The only thing I never did was a video. I love KZbin it opens up so much that I never would have thought of. Thank you all you brave people who show others such great videos.

[@sewfab7805]

You sound like me. I couldn’t wait to retire so I could design, create, sew.

[@maryloufaucher6533]

@@sewfab7805 If I wasn't so old, I would open my own business as I have every thing to do so except a place to put it all and work on it and sell it. I live in a 2.5 room apt. Try stuffing all I have in it. Now I learned to make shelving with cardboard boxes I seen on KZbin. FUN IS DIY

[@catgirl1016]

As a home sewer I appreciate this video so much. So much hard work and time go into a single garment.

[@KGopidas]

Thanks fir keeping art snd skill alive bless you!!!!

[@susanmazzanti5643]

I worked on the line in a sewing factory then moved into quality control where I reworked errors in production. Doing the rework was more interesting because I did many different procedures. Resewing stitching done on satin by a double needle machine was one of the most interesting. Each stitch had to exactly hit the spot where the original stitch had been.

[@sambilljhandsome206]

Hello Susan can I email you please

[@ryanr4391]

Looks like Bella Canvas is the new American Apparel without the drama. Awesome series and I love the name too, from the ground up

[@elevated-apparel]

haha yeah right

[@orchdork775]

What happened with American Apparel?

[@cheddarcheese]

@@orchdork775 Gildan purchased the brand a few years ago.

[@duncanadams2531]

Bella Canvas is made in Central America

[@gregthompson8062]

Impressive how you got in to so many doors in the process, and got to talk with so many people of knowledge in the industry. You must have prepped some time for this episode. Great work!

[@johnxsantos]

We definitely did. Had to maximize our time to get the most out of the trip. 🙌🏽

[@mycelleismybffl]

agreed, amazing work man!

[@missHLE]

💯

[@John3v8]

Ditto! You did an excellent job on this production. Well written, and I too was impressed by the interviews and access you got! I subscribed and can't wait to see more!

[@ActorOnTheRoadOfSuccess]

yes!!!

[@stolas666]

I’m only 57seconds in and already impressed by a fantastic uncut, perfectly timed, walk & talk.

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you! If you like this we’ve got a few projects in the works!

[@olewetdog6254]

I work in a large pharmaceutical manufacturing plant and am also fascinated at all the automation we have and how it works just like the conveyor he gets excited about. The thought and engineering that goes into these machines is amazing.

[@arnoldnavarro21]

as someone whos actually worked in cutting material and fabric this brought back alot of memories

[@mamacat3263]

This was very interesting for me. At 72 years old now, 50 years ago I was working in a garment factory in the US. Watching this really took me back. Not much has changed except some of the processes are more automated now. The one thing I remember about the factory was how colorful it was. Lots of memories from those days.

[@junkemails283]

Which company did you produce shirts for?

[@likhangsubok]

i am an industrial engineer and love to work on process improvements. I loved it. When i was student i did eintern/practice on t-shirt making company as well and my first job after graduation was on textile company converting cottons/fabrics into texttile. I missed it 20 years ago. thanks for sharing bro.

[@Hokimoki]

I remember watching your videos when you had like 14k subscribers. I knew your channel would grow and it makes me proud it did , love from the Netherlands 🇳🇱

[@johnxsantos]

Huge delay in seeing this comment. But just want to let you know that you made my day. 🙏🏽 It's definitely been a journey, and we are now creating the roadmap for future growth. Hope to see you on an upcoming livestream!

[@ladypinkbagsetc.9116]

Absolutely awesome. As a small manufacturer this is exactly what we need in the USA. I am so happy to know that this is here. Love it! Great video and thank you for bringing this educational video. Now on the flip side, I would like to see american manufacturing of the products in the USA as well. That is why I started my business.

[@carrebanks5890]

What do you manufacturer? I am looking for a work room to make some home accessories. Message me for details, if interested.

[@joan-mariacbrooks]

Showing my son this since he is doing his own T-shirt business but this definitely covers a lot of what I learned in my Fashion classes. Thanks for this.

[@brittahubbard4770]

This is such a great video. Thank you! I will be using it with students in a 7/8th grade sewing class as we learn about how fabric and ultimately our clothing is made on our path to making our own hoodie sweatshirts. Also, please know I make my students look at their clothes at least once a week and say, "Thank you to all the people that brought this piece of clothing to me." It is so important to me that they understand that humans of many skills sets, ethnicities, and educational backgrounds are involved with their consumer purchases.

[@ijiyemiolalekan4253]

Can I learn from you

[@willow7233]

I'm drooling over all that fabric!!! I'm a quilter and craft sewer....wow

[@BillyDiamond]

Wow! Thank you so much for sharing this. As a silk screener of Bella+Canvas shirts, it is super cool to see the people and the process behind what we do before it hits the consumer market. What an amazing operation to make it all flow efficiently. I am so grateful for your time and you doing this video for us!

[@malapanchoosingh9693]

Bless these workers. I worked in a leather factory making belts when I was 18 yrs old. I am now a SubAcute Nurse and very proud of Myself.

[@emc2568]

Absolutely fantastic video, speechless. Incredibly informative about all processes, and the personality hosting is A+. Makes a huge difference him actually being interested in what hes explaining, even with the whole "box not moving"/lasers thing, something people would typically leave out. Really cool bro awesome work.

[@RoxanneRoncal]

Johnny! You guys killed this. Unique coverage on what's going on in America as far as production goes-super inspiring and informative! Love how this season is kicking off, looking forward to more.

[@johnxsantos]

👊🏽🙌🏽

[@Jorge-dv8gc]

Thank you for shining light on how important it is to be or at least strive be ethical and sustainable! - Jorge

[@robinhanff4248]

I love Bella Canvas t-shirts, they are so soft and comfortable!! It's interesting to see how they are made.

[@michaelposey3321]

There is no “taking care of the environment” when they use that much excess plastic and they are shipping things back and forth across the americas.

[@nh2933]

Michael Posey true, if you want to be more environmentally friendly just move the sewing production to America, save the money of all that plastic and all those ships and invest it in paying workers in your country even though it’s more expensive. You’ll be doing a much more moral action and reducing your footprint

[@jenesoleil3922]

Michael Posey I agree. Best to look for locally made products with textiles that are made locally. FYI Bella Canvas does have t-shirts that are made in Los Angeles. A little more expensive, but good quality and worth the $$.

[@zlistcelebrityYT]

NH2 And that will raise the cost of production which will raise the price. I’m with you but then what you’re gonna have is people complaining “I’M NOT PAYING THAT MUCH FOR A SHIRT!” The truth is people want American production but don’t want to pay for it. They’ll pay $10 for a shirt that costs that low because of the overseas components but I see people complain every day about not paying $40 for the “made in America” high quality cotton they claim they wanted so bad.

[@zeusincoming282]

I think Plastic is becoming more biodegradable these days. I have noticed that shipping plastic and shopping bag plastic kind of dissentigrates over a short time.

[@nh2933]

@@jenesoleil3922 I know. People need to understand and ground themselves in the fashion environment. Nowadays everybody is used to think that a pair of jeans that costs more than 20$ is already expensive, and me being someone who makes their own garments and knows all the steps that take to make a pair of jeans (because I’ve made quite a few) can tell you 20$ is really really really low. Fast fashion brands like Zara, Bershka, Pull&bear, Urban Outfiters, etc have made people think those are the real prices when their are not. A solution is research and inform ourselves and others with this information, change the “I need to go shopping every week/month” mentality, instead of end up buying four jeans, choose a local/small businesses and support their work buying their clothes. Another thing that he says in the video is that the clothes they make in that factory are made by people, and yes, all are made by people, because there isn’t still technology to replace humans for some tasks, but don’t get fooled, in these factories every single person does the same job every hour, all day, maybe sewing the bottom of the trouser and the giving that trouser to another person that will do the next step (chain working) meanwhile in an atelier or really small business where things are hand made, each person does every step from start to finish, which obviously is harder, takes longer and is more expensive. Se please don’t get confused by that ❤️

[@Maloy7800]

4:11 I don't know if you can see the screen... says the man standing right in front of it and blocking the view for the cameraman. The cameraman tries to get closer but all he gets is flare. SMART!

[@dainasarksne2232]

I sew a lot and no one would love to sew same thing for 10 years, its just to get paid, its just job, and there's no passion they don't have fashion education they just learned to do one line. Hard working people.🙏

[@osmaquinas]

what a fantastic video. since 1997 I have been entering clothing companies to deliver my pieces and even today I am thrilled to see such a big undertaking. congratulations man

[@CharleyPangus]

This was a great video!

[@johnxsantos]

Appreciate you bro. Looking forward to connecting with you in the near future!

[@tukangsablon9525]

@@johnxsantos May I have your WA number, please?

[@hariharanep8058]

Hhhi,, if there any vaccancy IN,maintenance department In MECHANIC INCHARGE 20years experience

[@Rod-bp8ow]

It is excellence that is longed for, for its premium quality, details and standards, as well as the employees regarded for its loyalty, expertise and preservation of standards, designed for upholstery, clothing, businesses needs and infrastructure protection, protected from uncertainties or onslaughts of weather. Congratulations.

[@mishkalarsoncreations]

This was really awesome to watch! I use Bella+Canvas exclusively for my floral photo art apparel, and have wished to see the inner workings. Thank you so much! I think I may link this video for my customers and followers to watch so they can see why I only use Bella+Canvas!

[@williefufu2985]

This was eye opening, I didn't know that real people made this T-Shirt that I'm wearing right now. I appreciate this video.

[@sylviann28376]

Your content absoulutely blows my mind everytime and i am so thankful to you and your team for your informative straight to the point videos. I live in New Zealand and i will be using bella+canvas apparel to use in my small business. Appreciate you man

[@BASE5NYC]

I worked in apparel manufacture for years…a lot of it down south, Guatemala etc… it was pretty bad working conditions & I was never comfortable dealing with the factories that paid the workers $5 a day…on a good day, and we were giving them orders for 60-100,000 pcs every few weeks so the owners were making a fortune. Soon after we took our business home & to LA where you are. Found incredible suppliers, craftsmanship & quality that we never got from the huge Korean owned Central American factories..and although the price was obviously higher we absorbed some & passed the rest along in pieces to customers & no one really felt that much of a squeeze so it worked out for everyone. - Make your goods in America, it’s worth it for so many reasons. Great video. 🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@isabelleocampo]

Learned so much!!! It takes a Team/Village to make these kind or apparel! Respect and appreciation to all workers from the production team, logistics team, the creative team, store team and all!! Good job guys! 👏🏻🙌🏼💕

[@patriciasmith7074]

I love sewing but mass production is a very different game. I admire those people. Thank you for your hard work. What an amazing factory.

[@dsmith199]

Awesome video! I drive by cotton fields daily and have often wondered how it goes from the ball of cotton on the plant to fabric. Thanks for the education!

[@EmbodyYourWisdom]

Thanks John, this was a great video and very informative. I just started creating my brand and I'm going to be printing on Bella + Canvas 3001 as one of my primary garments. It makes me feel pretty good that I'm supporting an upstanding company. Cheers and thanks for the info. 🙏🏽

[@louiep432]

It's kinda sad that most fashion stores just throw or burn unsold clothes and shoes because they don't wanna give them away.

[@jamiennis4769]

Seeing this video reminded me of working for Russell Corporation when they were where the largest producer of sports clothing in the U.S.... before they left many towns and communities throughout the South void of jobs for China and Honduras.

[@juliestocker1549]

THANK YOU sooo much for talking about what the garment industry is doing to the environment! I love that you choose a brand that is doing such good things for the industry. I know there a quiet a few that really are making clothing the right way! Im a tye dye artist and I see so many of my fellow artists using brands that are mass made from brand that are poorly made and only bad for the environment. Bella+Canvas & brands of this quality are the only ones I will use in my business!!! Thank you again from bringing this to reality. Im going to share this video on a bunch of my tye dye pages so ppl can see where GOOD garments are made!!!. I cant wait to follow more of your videos!

[@elizabetht.4138]

I used to work in sewing factories from ‘87 to’98. We got out dozens upon dozens a day depending on the job. From cutting floor to quality then packed for shipment.

What did you sew and what did you like about your job?

[@elizabetht.4138]

@ Lab coats, shorts, pants, thermal shirts and pants, children's clothing, different materials, I actually liked the sewing part but not the getting paid on production because back then it was $3.35 an hour. I was a floater I did what was needed because I was such a fast learner on different machines also trained others.

@@elizabetht.4138 Great! What did you most like about the sewing part of your job? The reason I ask is that I and my wife have a small underwear / tank top / T-shirt factory in Gambia in West Africa, which currently employs 10 women. They all like the sewing part, but are not so keen on doing cutting, quality inspection, ironing and packaging :)

[@elizabetht.4138]

@ the learning on how to put everything together, I learned from cutting to finishing. it wasn't just about quantity but also about quality. Nothing like what you buy now. also learning how to sew on different industrial sewing machines. I have one of my own it's an Adler.

[@robinrobin9173]

You did such an amazing job with the information given. I didn't think I would want to watch the video through without skipping through it. It also made me want to buy from Bella Canvas. Great Job John! 👍🏾

[@rosekroger7147]

Made in USA , support workers ,and for Americans. Thank you for sharing.

[@ebk413]

these videos are insanely appreciated!

[@ObeyyShadesz]

As a Designer that freelances and has wanted to start a T-shirt business this really is informative and convinced me to purchase wholesale on these garments ✨

[@gracirey9378]

This video was so informative!!! I can’t wait for episode 2. Thank you for this.

[@geomora3281]

Thank you sooooooooooo so so so much for this. Im a big believer in quality. Quality to me is something that will last. When you add style that’s more $$$ when combined $$$$$

[@nyxdoc2801]

John, we love you and your work here in Iran 🇮🇷

[@vinaykayal4888]

Good video giving insights about the tshirts manufacturing industry. Thanks for sharing !!

[@phoward6825]

I truly enjoyed watching the process from the Ground Up

[@mamawlou]

I Worked in a sewing factory a long time ago, and the fabric was rolled out by hand, layer on top of layer, then the cutters had large machines that they used to make the cuts of the pattern that was laying on top of the fabric. Then workers would pick up the bundles of pieces and put them together with what matched, then they would give each outfit to the sewing operators. I worked in all 5 steps checking the quality of each operator as they did their job. It was a hard job, since we were responsible for finding any problems !

[@jej3films]

B+C shirts are definitely the best out there. Cool to see how they're made.

[@noeltv8216]

Wow super beautiful process it's my fashion I like fabrics

[@arnoldcoomee7618]

Thanks John for this very interesting video. As an entrepreneur in the textile industry, I needed to know how tee shirts were made. Well now I know. Thanks John.

[@amin-tv]

Thank you so much for sharing a beautiful video that will eliminate unemployment and create jobs. Hope you will give us more videos like this.

[@GLOBALOVERSEASGROUP]

John Can you ask your camera man which lens i can use for my sony A6400 to shoot inside factory with low light ? and whan camera he using in this video ? thank you , good job .

[@euniceluna8534]

Wow! Great video! What a difference 50 years makes, when I started working in The Garment Industry in Los Angeles, everything was made in L.A. It was a lot of fun but it is Hard Work. Sitting or standing all day long. I looks likes someone is tickling you. Good sense of humor thou. Keep making interesting videos.

[@Klelcken]

I am a screen printer and I own a printshop somewhere rural in Kenyan. I recently started making tshirts bin our small factory and it's like i opened another chapter of challenges for my life. Tshirt fabrics in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania are sold by cartels to a few who are known to them. I am hoping that in future I'll be able to import from AMERICA 🇺🇸 and be able to work with less headaches and hustles.

[@marymorris6897]

CK, I found your post and I'm thinking, how are things going for your business now? I wish I could visit Kenya. We've met students who came here (Iowa) from Kenya. Lovely land.

[@Klelcken]

@@marymorris6897 hello, I am happy for my fellow Kenyans coming to your country for further studies. I thought we'd have a chat. how're you doing in the united states? do you mind if i share my whatsapp number with you?

[@marymorris6897]

@@Klelcken Hi again. I'm afraid I don't know what a whatsapp number is. I'm 72 years old and I can't do much with electronics. The good news is that when most foreign students come here they like it. The bad news is that most of them never want to leave. Our best friend from Kenya is a man named Patrick. We've lost touch so I can't tell you what he is doing now. When he was in school here, he got along with everyone. He ran for student body president and won.

[@Klelcken]

@@marymorris6897 I was thinking of how I can tell you about my business and actually I am not doing well for the last one year now. We are experiencing serious economic challenges. I am likely to lose my 15yrs printing business to government auctioneer. This is due to my inability to repay a government loan. This are not good here in Kenya

[@marymorris6897]

@@Klelcken CK, I'm sorry this is happening. I've never owned my own business. It must be so hard to work diligently and still have those challenges. Do you have friends you can talk to? Here I have friends who share my faith I can visit with when things are hard.

[@rogerlouie1]

Very nice overview of this whole process. You had a great attitude throughout. I enjoyed your light-hearted but respectful approach.

[@EffySalcedo]

Yes!! Made in U.S.A. !🇺🇸🥇🏆💐👏👏

[@MdArmanSajen]

Hii

[@adamguy33]

Sure just like apple is lol, assembled or sowing else where lol, but made in the USA lol

[@canalsentir]

Hi from Mexico! great video! shows the whole process. thank you!

[@lindaclayton8701]

Hello😀 My Mother work in a small Factory for over 20 years and I had an opportunity to go in sometimes and see the work being done and the bundling in the and so this is very enjoyable for me it takes me back to those younger years where I was able to walk around while my mother was finishing up work. My mom, my mom was a specialty so they would call on her to do certain works that other people could not do😀 ❤❤👍

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you for sharing Linda. ❤️

[@thomaswayneward]

I have been wearing "raw edge" for forty years. Working and moving in construction with the seams on the inside is like having many small saws working against your body. So I just began to work with my T shirts turned wrong side outwards. Much more comfortable and I have never had anyone say anything about the way I wear them.

[@LuisDominguez-ik7vj]

Amazing job dude, you really hit several key points that are valuable to the viewers

[@johnxsantos]

Thank you for watching 🙏🏽 it was a challenge getting it cut to this length. We grabbed so much content!

[@AlexKall]

I just loved the part where you got excited about the roller conveyor, been in the Automation industry for a long time and there's not that much that makes me go "wow" anymore, so just awesome seeing someone with fresh eyes excited, for something that for me is so rudimental but for someone who is not used to it, it is an exciting cool thing. Thanks for that! Also, really interesting to see the manufacturing, I think more countries need to consider ways to get customers to value locally produced products more so we can start producing more locally. Will benefit the environment and hopefully make the society go away from the buy and throw away concept we have now with cheap products that don't last for very long flooding the markets. It's after all in the hands of us the customers to make that happen.

[@TorIvanBoine]

Good stuff John. Keep 'em coming!

[@ApriliaClothing]

This uncle 1 is great, it inspires us even more to work. warm greetings & healthy greetings. From Indonesia

[@ParsonsDesigns]

I have been printing on Bella’s shirts for years at our print shop and this is really cool. I’m so glad you made this video! Really cool to see behind look of what happens before it gets to our print shop.

[@johnxsantos]

👏🏽 thank you for watching. What’s your shops name on IG?

[@ParsonsDesigns]

John Santos parsons_designs on instagram

[@bashir847]

Masha Allah my brother

[@georginaseal8924]

T shirts are a clothing staple,keep up the good work

[@travisrenuad6615]

i love the behind the scenes of the most simple day to day life necesities. shoes to do anything on a mass level its never simple. thanks for work Bro. this is like the Willi Wonka Chocolate factories of shirts go BELLA-CANVAS

[@johnxsantos]

🙏 Thank you for taking the time to comment this. I was always intrigued by how things are made, and if Corona didn't happen this year, we were about to travel the world sharing a bunch of other things. But we will pick it up in due time.

[@travisrenuad6615]

@@johnxsantos i know you and the team will, just use this well worth time to enjoy your loved ones highten the vision.

[@marlenesabiooliva7667]

Very educational!

[@staralioflundnv]

Fantastic video/documentary! Heartfelt thanks to John Santos and to the wonderful folks at Bella + Canvas. High praise for this stellar presentation showing America based Bella + Canvas' leading the way in their efforts towards a more ethical, environment/eco -friendly, mindful use, and sustainable industry and workforce. John Santos has done an amazing job describing how T-Shirts are made, being precise, sequential, being on-point and providing clear examples to illustrate and bring in-depth meaning. It is like Mr. Santos is in the viewer's mind, perceiving the next question and moves into answering it with value added each step of the way. His format, capturing the information on video, and narration are the "GOLD STANDARD" in quality and presentation to a wide audience: from the casual viewer, to educating viewers in schools, to those within the commercial industry and markets. It is a blessing to have had this opportunity to view this video/documentary from the "From the Ground Up Series," where I have learned so much, and I look forward to viewing more. Cheers!

[@audio6652]

Keep up the great work you and the family is doing love the channel 👍👍👍👍😎. from the bay

[@claudiajn.bpatiste8289]

This has been very educational. I work with a group of small manufacturers. Nothing on the scale of your operation. Thank you for sharing.

[@kathyyoung1774]

Nobody “has a passion” to work on an assembly line. It’s a job.

[@YungKGDaExRapper]

True 😂

[@joetandingan6328]

Very informative video reminiscent of my experience as an Industrial Engineer in a glove factory in the Philippines engineering a sequential process line of sewing a fashion glove with about a dozen sewers and quality contoller. You get the finished glove at the end of about a twelve meter line of sewing and examination tables.

[@denissesanchez1731]

Amazing video!!! we watch it in our manufacturing class :)

[@MariaRodriguez-lo6wj]

Looks like you enjoyed this and so did I, thanks. 14:00 This reminds me of when my parents came from the Dominican Rep to NY and worked in factories sewing just like these people.

[@psalmueladekunle]

Wow! this process is really crazy.... i like it.

[@johnxsantos]

Right?! Super complex but allows them to control the process 🙌🏽

[@Zachary-Daiquiri]

"I won't bother his work too much" Dude then proceeds to call in his brother to mess up the whole assembly line

[@smilenow6232]

This is really a complete overview of how shirt is made up. 👍🏻 Great Job to you and your team!

[@rizalukman7982]

A video which started how something is Made is good video because it show you the process

[@juanalvarez8308]

Educational and well put together! Keep this going John, great work!

[@johnxsantos]

Thanks bro 🙏🏽 be on the lookout for the next episode coming next week!

[@omishadarshini2332]

I always wanted to see how fabric was made.thanks for this video

[@traceyairs]

Thank you so much John for the full insights into Bella and Canvas , I have chosen there Tee's for my business here in Australia . Great video .

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[@miguelmontrell996]

THIS IS SUPER COOL I LOVE SEEING THE COMPLETE PROCESS OF HOW MANY ITEMS are MADE WE USE AND WEAR EVERYDAY! THANKS JOHN YOU ROCK!🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀🚀

[@albertscheichstein4242]

really awesome documentary. Thank you for the hard work and passion

[@rogerengland2821]

Ethical and environmental imprint and impact of the manufacturing process are really as important to the quality of the product, in my opinion. 👌

[@frida507]

It would be interesting to see the length (or what you call it) of fabric after cutting. I tried to see how much fabric waste there is in between the cut out parts. I guess they are able to optimize the lay out with software. They probably already think of waste minimizing already when constructing patterns, at least for more affordable products. But it would make sense for the environment too. Like models and patterns with boxy shaped parts, or pattern parts that fit next to each other. Like a Kimono for example - made of squares.

[@tekknorat]

Yes, clothing brands and sewing factories ( I mean the big ones, not the underground sweatshops) work together on patterns to minimize the waste.

[@israelo2676]

Enjoyed it!!! Killed me with the wall panel sound proof question! 😂🤣😂

[@PeepGamePopoff]

Very cool bro great first episode !!!!

[@johnxsantos]

Steve Croteau thank you. Appreciate the shares 🙏🏽

[@architectpiperr4918]

As someone tasked with designing a garment factory really helpful

[@johnxsantos]

I'm glad you found it helpful! Let me know if you have any specific questions or if there's anything else I can assist you with.

[@monsieurdevan1227]

Hey, I really want to start a clothing line as my passion for fashion and art has skyrocketed in my first year of college. I have this great name for my brand with a handful of logo ideas and a very strong vision. This will be my first ever business however and I wouldn't want such a passionate idea fall short due to my inadequacies of managing a business. I was thinking about starting out with a basic "put private tag on wholesale" clothing line and then, with more money, experience, and knowledge, start up my true business. I would then keep the previous business as a side business or sell it. I would do this because I feel like selling slightly generic pieces of clothing will take away value or uniqueness from my true brand. What do you think Mr. Santos?

[@MdArmanSajen]

I one to sell porm Bangladesh

[@olivewoo522]

There are so many Americans that could do this work. Please bring this sewing to America.

[@MsRyanRoyale]

First, there are more factories like this in America. Second, the reason why companies go overseas to produce, $$$$. American apparel charged $15+ for a T-shirt and everyone complained that is was too expensive, their prices for anything were too expensive. The reason why because the pay rate in America is high then a majority of the world, their are work regulations in place, insurance, etc etc. if you want American made products then you got to pay American prices.

[@MACH_SDQ]

This is incredible !!!!

[@johnxsantos]

Truly is. Thank you for watching and the sub 🙏🏽

[@kabacheouiza3566]

the quality shows itself