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3sixteen
Los Angeles, California, United States
The Story
3sixteen is a Los Angeles-based denim and workwear brand known for obsessive attention to detail and raw denim construction. They produce small batches of jeans and shirts using quality Japanese fabrics, often left unwashed to develop authentic fading patterns. Founded by Brandon Svarc, the brand emphasizes timeless design and durability over trends.
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· 75/100Good to Know
3sixteen could strengthen transparency around supply chain tracing (currently country+factory level) and expand documented environmental commitments beyond material sourcing. No formal take-back or resale partnership currently exists, which represents a growth opportunity for closing the loop on worn garments.
What Redditors Are Saying
3sixteen is consistently mentioned across quality-focused subreddits as a respected mid-to-high-end brand worthy of intentional purchase, particularly for t-shirts and outerwear. The brand appears frequently in curated lists of quality apparel recommendations and shows up regularly in deal threads, suggesting both steady appreciation and active collector interest. However, the corpus contains no substantive critiques, detailed quality comparisons, or user experience reports—most mentions are brief references rather than in-depth discussions.
Recognized tier in quality menswear hierarchy
3sixteen is consistently positioned as a legitimate mid-to-high-end brand in conversations about graduating from basics like Uniqlo to more intentional purchases. It appears alongside other respected names like Taylor Stitch, Iron Heart, and Rogue Territory in curated brand lists.
“I've already purchased from 3sixteen, American Giant, Asket, Bronson MFG, Buck Mason, J Crew, Lady White Co...”View thread →
T-shirts with textural interest
Redditors specifically call out 3sixteen's knit t-shirts as examples of minimalist yet visually interesting pieces that go beyond plain basics. This theme appears when users seek items with subtle depth and character.
“3Sixteen - Knit T-shirt”View thread →
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