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Alabama Chanin

Name: Alabama Chanin
Address: 462 Lane Drive, Florence, AL, 35630, US
Telephone: +12567601090
Price range: $$$

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Organically and ethically produced, thoughtfully designed, women's fashion, home, and tabletop. Alabama Chanin retains the same intention and integrity today.

Alabama Chanin is a lifestyle company producing well-designed and thoughtfully-made goods for the person and the home in our community in Florence, Alabama. We use 100% organic cotton jersey fabric in our designs, sourced sustainably from seed to fabric—along with repurposed and reclaimed materials. The company that has become what Alabama Chanin is today began early in 2000 with the creation of h

and-sewn garments made from cotton jersey fabric by Natalie Chanin. Heirloom pieces are made from 100% organic cotton, sewn by hand through a group of talented artisans who each run their own business, in their own time, and in their own way. The company maintains sustainable practices—across its disciplines—and creates sustainable products, holding ourselves to the highest standards for quality. We are makers and educators, working to elevate and
merge design, craft, and fashion. Made in the USA, Alabama Chanin is a leader in slow design and elevated craft due to a strong belief in tradition, dedication to locally-sewn garments and goods—both hand- and machine-sewn—alongside strict principles of sustainability and lean method production. At Alabama Chanin, we preserve traditions of community, design, producing, and living arts by examining work and life through the acts of storytelling, photography, education, and making. Follow our Blog: http://journal.alabamachanin.com

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06/16/2026

Why hand-sewing?

In an industry driven by speed and mass production, hand-sewing offers a different path forward, one of craftsmanship, mindfulness, and human connection. Every stitch is placed by hand, allowing for greater control, closer attention to detail, and a level of care that cannot be replicated by a machine. The result is a garment made to last, with quality and durability woven into every seam.

Hand-sewing is also an act of preservation. By teaching and passing down these techniques, we help keep generations of knowledge alive while supporting artisan craft in America.

As part of a slow fashion approach, our garments are sewn on demand, minimizing waste and avoiding the excesses of large-scale production. Each piece reflects the hands that made it and the belief that clothing can be both beautiful and responsible.

The Alabama Chanin Collection is a material representation of these core values.

Explore here: https://alabamachanin.com/collections/collection

06/11/2026

Tunica Operis: Now Available in White at Alabama Chanin

The Tunica Operis (latin for “work shirt”) is an expression of thoughtful tailoring, designed in collaboration with master shirtmakers E.M. Reitz.

Made in New York from 100% Italian cotton poplin, the piece reflects a commitment to craftsmanship, comfort, and integrity that's shared by both studios.

Designed to be worn untucked, the tunic features a rounded front hem that's slightly shorter than the back. High side slits provide ease of movement and convenient access to pockets. The front bib is masterfully constructed with tuxedo tucks and three trocas shell buttons. At the back, a vertical loop offers a place to hang the garment or secure a scarf, while soft shirring creates romantic volume.

Previously stocked only at E.M. Reitz, the White colorway is now available directly from Alabama Chanin. Find it here in limited quantities: https://alabamachanin.com/products/tunica-operis-shirt-white

05/20/2026

Discover the Core Club Forever Bundle.

These are the pieces that stay in rotation season after season, the ones worn on slow mornings, long flights, late evenings, and every day in between.

Built around the Jogger (offered at a special price of $228), the bundle brings together seven daily essentials for $1,248.

Explore each piece in more detail below, and find the new Core Club here: https://alabamachanin.com/products/core-club

Pictured (from top left):

The Waffle Raglan: A simple silhouette that’s set off by an elegant boat neck and dolman sleeves.

The Waffle Sweatshirt: Our best-loved piece, with a funnel neck, extra-long sleeves, and a length that falls to the hip.

The Jogger: The perfect mid-rise pant, with pockets, a covered elastic waist, and a tapered leg.

The Shortie Sock: Made in Fort Payne, Alabama, with a foot-hugging shape and roll-top ankle (2 pairs included).

The Slim Scarf: Crafted from featherweight cotton jersey for all-season breathability with less bulk.

The Waffle Crew: A flowy favorite that drapes around the body, featuring a drop-shoulder “sleeve”.

The Love Tee: An optional add-on, this foundational layer pairs with everything.

05/14/2026

Core Club: The Forever Bundle

Featuring the Jogger at the special price of $228, the new Core Club Forever Bundle includes seven pieces, bundled together for $1,248.

The pieces worn most.

The Waffle Sweatshirt
The Waffle Crew
The Raglan
The Jogger
The Lightweight Scarf
The Shortie Socks

Each Alabama Chanin piece is made at The Factory in Florence from 100% organic cotton jersey.

These are the pieces we return to.

Explore the new Core Club here: https://alabamachanin.com/products/core-club

05/05/2026

Discover the ease and versatility of tunic-length dressing with the newest styles from the Alabama Chanin collection. Designed with a longer silhouette for added coverage, these pieces offer both comfort and elegance for everyday wear.

Pictured, left to right:

The Voss Tunic: with elbow-length sleeves, a tie neckline, and an all-over hand-painted design.

Detail of the Perianth design in negative reverse appliqué from Collection #72.

The Cairn Tunic: with chevron seaming, a keyhole neckline, and an optional belt that cinches the front or back.

The Kemi Tunic: featuring a gathered bodice along with thoughtfully placed beading and embroidery.

The Ammil Tunic: shaped by a pull-through belt and side slits with a curved hem, similar to its sister, Cairn.

Detail of the Fields design, painted on tea-dyed fabric, from the new Collection.

The Florian Tunic: a variation of Voss with the addition of an embroidered floral appliqué on the front.

Find them all in Collection 72: https://alabamachanin.com/collections/collection

05/04/2026

Recordings of the 2026 Project Threadways Symposium are now available.

Purchase here to receive a link in your inbox, including presentations from COMOCO’s Stephen Satterfield, textile artist Shradha Kochhar, fashion designer Marwan Pleasant, and many more.

https://alabamachanin.com/products/project-threadways-symposium-2026

04/30/2026

"This is the work of many hands."
— Natalie Chanin

With access to rapidly-produced goods at our fingertips, the domestic arts are becoming lost in the hustle, and fashion is becoming disposable.

We're offering a different way, using sustainable materials and hand-craft to create garments unparalleled in both beauty and quality.

Our organic cotton is grown using natural biological cycles and without harmful chemicals that can negatively affect wildlife and people. It accounts for roughly 1-2% of cotton worldwide, with only a fraction of production occurring in the United States. Since 2004, we’ve partnered with the Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative (a USDA- and GOTS-certified collective) to create our signature jersey and waffle fabrics.

From Texas, where the cotton is also ginned, it goes to North Carolina to be spun into yarn. Then it’s on to South Carolina for knitting, where it’s received by a fourth-generation, family-owned company that’s been in operation since 1938. The fabric is dyed in South Carolina, as well, using cold-process, environmentally-friendly dyes. The finished fabric then arrives at The Factory.

Garments begin to take shape in our cutting department, where each piece is cut by hand using in-house patterns. If a design calls for it, pieces are hand-painted with custom stencils before moving on to sewing. Hand-sewn styles are sent out with local artisans, while machine-sewn styles go to the sewing department. Once assembled, each piece is washed, carefully inspected, and shipped.

Every step takes place in the U.S., with people and planet at the forefront.

04/20/2026

The Maker Lab is officially underway.

In early April, Project Threadways gathered local community leaders in the Shoals to celebrate the beginning of construction at The Maker Lab, a new organizational headquarters, artisan studio, and community space in downtown Florence. First step: a roof, just completed this week.

This work is the result of a year-long capital campaign, which met a Phase One fundraising goal of $2.8 million in 2025. We are deeply grateful to the public agencies, private foundations, and individual donors who make this future possible, and those partners and collaborators who champion Project Threadways’ mission.

This moment also marks the beginning of Phase Two of the campaign, which aims to raise $1.5 million to furnish and outfit the space. Funds raised in the months ahead will be directed toward:

- A fully equipped kitchen to service community events.
- ADA-accessible seating and tables.
- Lighting for workshops and hands-on educational activities.
- A showroom for sustainable, artisan-made pieces.
- Event and exhibition spaces for storytelling around craft and community.

The Maker Lab will open its doors this fall (more soon). Mark your calendar for the Opening Gala on March 20, 2027.

Please join us in this next chapter to expand access, deepen impact, and carry the work of artisan making forward for generations to come.

Consider a donation here: https://donorbox.org/maker-lab-campaign

04/14/2026

The Collection. Now in Birmingham.

Alabama Chanin is now available for shopping in Birmingham, Alabama, thanks to the generosity of basic. and their 2202 Community Showroom. Collection #71 and Collection #72 are presented in person, with garments defined by hand painting and construction, organic cotton, and enduring silhouettes. Private appointments for custom orders are now available, offering time to explore swatches, fit, and made-to-order pieces.

Contact [email protected] to learn more.

Alabama Chanin @ 2202 Community Studio
2202 2nd Avenue N.
Birmingham, AL 35203

04/13/2026

Last Chance: Symposium.

The 2026 Project Threadways Symposium is less than two weeks away—April 24 and 25—and a few spots remain.

Register before this Thursday, April 16, to join us for two days of presentations, conversations, hands-on making, and meals exploring Regeneration.

Get tickets, pre-order a recording, and explore the schedule of events here:
https://alabamachanin.com/products/project-threadways-symposium-2026

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462 Lane Drive
Florence, AL
35630

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+12567601090

Website

https://alabamachanin.com/

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