American Apparel has, within their business model, knitting, dyeing, cutting, sewing, photography, marketing, distribution, and design, all happening in the company's facilities in Los Angeles. The company operates the largest garment factory in the United States at a time when most apparel production has moved offshore.

American Apparel leverages art, design and technology to advance the business process, while continuing to pioneer industry standards of social and environmental responsibility in the workplace.