The S Group

Work

Leatherman

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This Oregon-based hand tool company has been around for many years and proudly manufactures every product in the USA.  Over the past few years, their loyal customer base has asked for apparel.  The S Group design team worked closely with the engineers at Leatherman and developed a turbo-charged hoodie and tee shirt that carries the same values as the hand tools.  We sourced the finest cotton grown in America and worked with our partners in the Carolinas to convert this into yarns, fabrics, and then finished products.  This offering has gone global, and we are proud to see product being exported to major markets around the world.

Leatherman

KUIU

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The world’s premier hunting brand recognizes socially responsible hunting habits and innovates every aspect of their product line. KUIU and the S group have collaborated to introduce Training and Base Camp capsules to complement KUIU’s traditional hunt apparel.  These lifestyle pieces provide loyalists with on-brand alternatives for daily wear.  Following the strict ethos of the brand, these products illustrate functional attributes and enhance the end use of each specific product.

KUIU

Shred Dog

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In the ski industry the children’s sector of the business is typically an afterthought. Shred Dog introduced a collection of products that carried the finest fabrication and exhibited the best in technology for ultimate performance and protection of the elements.  The product is also built with an internal system to customize your child’s fit which extends the life of the garments. The brand has recently been chosen to provide their product for a few of the main mountain youth ski teams here on the west coast of the USA.

Shred Dog

NASA

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With our roots embedded in innovation and technology, we were approached by Nasa to design and develop various outfits for the 2024 planned moon landing.  While we are not permitted to go into details, the protocol of product testing is out of this world.

Mack Weldon

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The S Group was contacted by the founder to design, develop, produce and import a premium men’s essentials brand that has functionality, a timeless aesthetic, elevated quality, and comfort. From the establishment of the the brand identity and design rules, through the innovation of proprietary fabrics and materials and management of supply chain, The S Group continues to partner with Mack Weldon to dominate the industry and expand their brand.

Mackweldon

Supreme

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Known as the kings of collaboration, Supreme engaged The S Group for supply chain optimization, streamlining their development and sourcing of private label seam-sealed outerwear. Of the multiple fabrics developed, the biggest success was the high candlelight-powered print that provided ultimate reflectivity and brand recognition.

Supreme

Rhone

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“No S Group, no Rhone.” The S Group and Rhone have had a long standing partnership where TSG has innovated and developed multiple fabrications with optimal technology. TSG’s design language and DNA of the brand remain in Rhone’s top selling styles that are the core of their merchandise assortment. By prioritizing function over form and continuing to drive innovative materials, TSG is able to provide enhanced product to differentiate Rhone and allow them to stand out in the crowded market space.

Rhone

Public Rec

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The men’s market space in athletic lifestyle apparel has evolved over the past few years. Public Rec has been able to capitalize on the consumers want to dress in hybrid clothing that bridges work-to-leisure and leisure-to-work. Stylish and timeless in design, The S Group is continually innovating premier fabrications with an emphasis on luxurious hand feel and functionality to keep the Public Rec customer polished yet comfortable in timeless designs.

Public Rec

Timeline

  • 2001 The S Group establishes a presence in Boston devising and driving a plan for Reebok to regain its footing back into the marketplace which it dominated in 1985.

    The same year The S Group opens its SE Asian operation headquartered in Penang Malaysia to drive innovation, product development and supply chain management.
  • 2002 The S Group creates the “world’s best tee-shirt “for the Life Is Good brand, catapulting the brand’s product category extensions.

    In addition, The S Group designed, developed and manufactured the Venus William’s tennis brand for Reebok.
  • 2003 The S Group launches it South American operation out of Lima Peru. This year The S Group created the world 1st modular manufactured ventilated running jacket for 180’s.
  • 2004 The S Group opens an office in China and begins operating in 12 various countries.
  • 2006 The S Group begins a 10 year transformation for Lululemon, the most disruptive brand in the industry by establishing an innovative and manufacturing platform outside of Canada.

    Crocs launches its first apparel collection created by The S Group.
  • 2007 The S Group implements a new supply chain platform that enables speed to market whilst reducing inventory risks. Lululemon launches its iconic scuba hoody that was designed and developed within the first 14 months of our relationship and is still sold globally.

    This year The S Group was also awarded the best board short for the Hyperlite brand at the surf expo.
  • 2008 The S Group is warded shows best chef jacket and the world hospitality show in Chicago.
  • 2009 Li Ning launches its 1st Outdoor Adventure line in China, created by The S Group.
  • 2010 The S Group has created 3 intellectual properties in both fabrications and products for their brands. Mack Weldon, Rhone, RVCA and Alignmed.
  • 2011 American Giant launched their 100% made in the USA startup; The S Group did 100% of the creative, development and manufacturing.
  • 2012 The S Group presents the Equinox group with a private label collection.

    Mack Weldon brand is coined as “The Apple of underwear”.
  • 2013 Rhone launches their men’s activewear line and grants The S Group equity partnership for their creation of IP materials and products that are still in their line 10 years later.

    Gaiam launches their yoga lifestyle apparel.
  • 2014 The S Group devises manufacturing in both SE Asia and San Francisco to facilitate mass customization & product differentiation for Red Thread.

    Shred Dog brand is created and launched, providing the market with the first premium DTC kids snow sport brand to rival the materials & technologies in world’s leading brands.
  • 2015 Aegle, a medical scrubs company, launches with the highest efficacy standards in medical textiles. To date, no apparel company has created a safer 4 log pathogen resistant material.

    The S Group began work on Public Rec, which The S Group grew from one pant to $20M Men’s and Women’s brand, with only 5 internal Public Rec employees.
  • 2016 The S Group teams up with Mission Apparel and Amazon to launch a Thermoregulating activewear brand.
  • 2017 Working with one of SE Asia’s largest textile and garment manufacturers, The S Group takes positions on yarns, greige, and dyed materials to offer our customers 30 day- leadtimes from PO to garment shipping date.
  • 2018 The S Group expands operational facilities in Thailand and Vietnam and restructures our Malaysia-based headquarters with an emphasis on transparency and strategic partnerships.
  • 2020 Despite the covid epidemic, The S Group was able to perform at full capacity thanks to the dual sourcing model adopted in 2015.
  • 2021 The S Group launched WYLD1 golf brand, despite the challenges of the covid epidemic.
  • 2022 The S Group rolls out its signature quality circle platform along with 3D software enabling speed to market for design.

    The S Group’s first line for Pokémon is shipped to Japan, UK, US and Canada for a SP23 market introduction.