Our Story

Since 1983, Stephen Liquori and his team have been producing Made in USA clothing that is timeless & made to last. Goodwear's clothes are American-Made at every step along their supply chain — from sourcing U.S Grown Cotton, to domestic spinning, to assembly with American truckers transporting their raw materials & finished products.

1974

Stephen's love for creating clothing started back in the 70's when he was attending Boston College. He found a passion for making my own silkscreens and hand-printed t-shirts for the city's local track & running clubs.

1976

Stephen's passion for t-shirt making turned into his career when he opened Glad Rags, a retail t-shirt shop in Chestnut Hill, MA shortly after he graduated college. Around this time, he opened a factory in Allston, MA which became a major screen print supplier for prestigious athletic apparel sportswear brands across the country.

1983

In 1983, Stephen founded Goodwear USA. He was tired of cheap t-shirts and wanted to start a clothing brand that made high-quality t-shirts that were strictly Made in the USA & made to last.

1988

A few years later, Stephen successfully designed Goodwear's first heavyweight shirt. It was made using 12 singles yarn in a 7.2 osy, 100% cotton jersey fabric. This heavyweight shirt continues to be a best-seller today.