What does Nashville based Omega Apparel have in common with Cintas, Reebok, Urban Outfitters, Lucky Brand, Nautica, Lacoste, Patagonia, and Jet Blue Airlines? They are all being recognized by Apparel Magazine as a Top Innovator for 2016. Yes, Nashville’s own Omega Apparel is on the same list as all of these well recognized national and global brands. Apparel Magazine will host an apparel industry executive forum in October at the Ritz Carlton in Fort Lauderdale to honor Omega Apparel and the other national innovation winners.
“Given the complexity and challenges of the apparel industry, we are impressed by Omega’s calculated risk and their innovative approach” shared Jordan Speer, Apparel Magazine’s Editor in Chief. “At a time when many other companies would have downsized, Omega bought additional capacity and launched a full-service design and production facility to serve both large and small customers. At a time when over 97% of apparel in the US is made overseas, it is great when companies like Omega are taking the steps necessary to rebuild our domestic industry, train the skilled workforce that is required, and ultimately develop a unique solution to meet the growing interest in Made in USA.”
Omega Apparel services customers across the country, but one of their primary focuses is serving the burgeoning Nashville fashion industry and its growing cadre of fashion designers and entrepreneurs. “The proximity of the creative process and manufacturing is critically important to emerging designers and brands” added Van Tucker, Nashville Fashion Alliance (NFA) CEO. “Dean and his Omega Team are innovating new approaches to help our emerging designers find a high quality and cost efficient design and manufacturing partner right here in Nashville.”
“What an honor!” exclaimed Dean Wegner, Omega’s President and CEO. “I am humbled and honored to be included on such a prestigious list of companies and iconic brands. The recognition is amazing, but it is a brief respite from the hard work we are doing each and every week. What we are doing is not easy and I never realized how difficult it would be. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it.”
In addition to national recognition from Apparel Magazine, Omega Apparel was the recipient of the 2016 Fashion Forward Award during Nashville Fashion Week.
Company Overview: Omega Apparel Incorporated is military veteran owned and the #1 supplier of dress trousers, slacks, and skirts for the US Military. Omega Apparel was founded in 1994 and now includes 3 Divisions: Military, Commercial, and Omega Brand. Omega has a long history of always delivering on time and with the highest level of quality. Omega operates two Tennessee based production and design facilities in Nashville and Smithville. Omega is a principles and values based organization centered on 5 Foundations of Ownership, Customer, Quality, Efficiency, and Teamwork. Omega Apparel is both committed and proud to be 100% Made in the USA. To learn more visit http://omegaapparelinc.com/.
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