Avirex is an American company that designs, manufactures and markets clothing lines. It was founded by Jeff Clyman in 1975 as a brand for military
apparel
Clothing (also known as clothes, apparel, and attire) are items worn on the body. Typically, clothing is made of fabrics or textiles, but over time it has included garments made from animal skin and other thin sheets of materials and natural ...
. Contrary to popular belief, Avirex was not a U.S. military supplier during World War II. In 1987 the company worked on re-issuing of
A-2 jacket for the
United States Air Force.
In 2006, Jeff Clyman sold the Avirex brand and
trademark as well as the Avirex sportswear and
hip-hop fashion lines in Europe, Japan, and the United States. The new owner of the US Avirex brand in the United States is
Centric Brands.
See also
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Alpha Industries
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Schott NYC
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Al Wissam
Al Wissam is a designer clothing brand based in Dearborn, Michigan, founded by Bassem Souwaidan, who is known for his art of embroidery
Embroidery is the craft of decorating fabric or other materials using a needle to apply thread or yarn. E ...
References
External links
Avirex USAAvirex USA UK & EuropeAvirex EUROPEFormer WebsiteAvirex JapanAvirex, JapanBags Avirex Official Website
Clothing brands of the United States
Clothing companies established in 1975
Companies that filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2020
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