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About NYGCSA Membership

Apply to become a member of NYGCSA.

Why should your business join NYGCSA?

  • NYGCSA provides a voice for suppliers, manufacturers, and contractors to city and federal government.

  • We are stronger together and are able to leverage our community power to combat harmful legislation, such as re-zoning laws.

  • Members of NYGSCA may be eligible for more favorable rents.

  • While other industry organizations, such as the CFDA and Manufacture NY, represent designers, NYGCSA is the only organization that is dedicated to giving a voice to the suppliers.

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Is my company eligible for NYGCSA membership?

  • Businesses are eligible if they meet all of the following criterion:

    • Located in New York City's Garment Center

    • Directly involved in manufacturing apparel or accessories for fashion designers

    • A cutting or sewing contractor, pattern, service, or trim resource

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How much does membership cost?

  • Membership is free for any business that meets membership requirements.

  

- Yeohlee Teng, Designer
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“Sustaining some form of the industry contributes to our status as a fashion capital of the world.... Access to manufacturers is profound. After all, fashion is about timing.”  
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