LJ Design & Manufacturing is your contract sewing partner

Seamlessly turning ideas into results.
Our comprehensive services and capabilities ensure your product is manufactured with the optimal methods, equipment, techniques, and materials—delivering the highest quality tailored to your specific requirements.

From engineering and material sourcing to programmable cutting, die cutting, specialized industrial sewing, upholstery, and handwork, our team offers a robust range of services to take your project to the next level.

How We Serve You

Collaboration

We believe in partnering with our customers. As a leading contract sewing manufacturer, we learn your business needs so that we can creatively problem-solve your most complex issues. We become an extension of your team to accelerate your product’s success.

Talented & Tenured Workforce

Founded in 1844, we know how to adapt and evolve. From reliable fabric cutting services to contract sewing for medical devices, we know how to invest in our employees, training, and advanced manufacturing equipment, including automation. This dedication allows us to consistently deliver superior results and long-term value to our customers.

Product Development & Engineering

As experts in industrial sewing, we specialize in soft goods manufacturing for medical, OEM, and other industrial applications. Our engineering team’s attention to detail and innovative techniques ensures that your product will be manufactured efficiently and to the highest quality, driving your ROI and making you a hero to your customers.

Quality & Continuous Improvement

We are tenacious when it comes to precision and following specs. Our entire team is driven to ensure end-to-end quality. We do this through our robust continuous improvement program. Guided by a growth mindset, curiosity, and a collaborative approach, we critically evaluate our processes and make strategic, incremental improvements that pay big dividends and long-term results.

Made in the USA

As a proud U.S.-based contract sewing manufacturer, all design, engineering, manufacturing and administrative work is done from our Brookfield, WI location. Our efficient, personalized service is one that offshore suppliers often lack. Customers come to us with the goal of reshoring their product’s manufacturing. They know that the collaboration, expertise, and precise attention to detail that comes from a domestic partner will give them a competitive edge.

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Why Choose LJ Design & Manufacturing

We leverage our unique expertise in sewn, soft good product design and manufacturing to turn your challenges into opportunities. We’ve been doing this since 1844, so our commitment to our customers and the industry is second-to-none.

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Product Development & Engineering

We are the experts in sewn, soft goods. We partner with our customers to improve manufacturability, durability, and the overall design. The net result is improving your ROI.

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Quality

We are relentless when it comes to quality. We adhere to your exact specifications and perform in-process inspections for consistency and reliability at each step of the process.

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Talented & Tenured Workforce

Our staff is able to rise to the challenge of even the most unique projects with creativity and enthusiasm. With low turnover, we’re able to excel at bringing your vision to life.

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Technology

Our diverse, applied technologies increase efficiency and productivity. From programmable equipment to applied analytics, we embrace innovation.

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Continuous Improvement

We love process improvements. Streamlining. Innovating. Learning. Growing. This is our standard practice, and it means that you (and your customers) reap the benefits.