Nearshore apparel manufacturing in Mexico

Manufacturing built for U.S. apparel programs.

Aquasea-Baja is the Mexico manufacturing facility of Aquasea Inc., supporting brands, licensed programs and retail partners with fabric production, cutting, sewing, screen printing, packaging and cross-border logistics.

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Who we are

A strategic manufacturing extension of Aquasea Inc.

Aquasea Inc. has served the U.S. apparel market since 1995. In 2022, Aquasea expanded its manufacturing footprint into Ensenada, Baja California, establishing Aquasea-Baja as a nearshore production facility for textile manufacturing, screen printing, packaging and logistics.

Today, Aquasea-Baja combines industrial infrastructure, experienced production teams and cross-border operational know-how to support programs that require volume, quality and compliance.

Capabilities

From fabric to finished goods.

One nearshore partner for multiple stages of the apparel production process.

Fabric Production

Fabric development and sourcing support based on customer specifications, including fabric type, weight, color and texture.

Cutting

Precision cutting for knit tops and apparel programs, supported by organized planning and material handling.

Sewing

Skilled sewing operations focused on construction quality, consistency and retail-ready garment finishes.

Screen Printing

High-volume automatic screen printing using water-based and plastisol inks for vibrant, durable and consistent results.

Embroidery

Multi-head embroidery for logos, labels and decorative detail, delivering precise stitch quality for brand and licensed programs.

Finishing

Final pressing, folding, labeling and bagging according to customer and retail finishing requirements.

Shipping & Logistics

Coordinated shipments and cross-border logistics support for efficient delivery into the U.S. market.

Compliance

The heart, brain and backbone of this operation.

These three certifications aren't paperwork on a shelf — they're the operational discipline that lets global brands trust us with their product, their timelines and their reputation.

Safety equipment station with hard hats, vests, fire jacket and first aid kit

Ethical Operations

SMETA 4 Pillars

Independently audited under the Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit — covering every shift, every department, every day on our floor.

Labor & Human RightsFair wages, working hours and freedom of association
Health & SafetyProactive workplace safety protocols across every department
EnvironmentResponsible use of resources, water and waste management
Business EthicsTransparent, anti-corruption practices throughout operations

Trailer truck used for cross-border shipments

Supply Chain Security

CTPAT

Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism — security standards recognized and trusted by U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Risk AssessmentContinuous evaluation of supply chain vulnerabilities
Facility & Access ControlRestricted, monitored access across the plant
Supplier SecurityVerified, vetted partners across our material supply chain
Faster Border ClearanceFewer delays, more predictable delivery times

Fabric roll inventory staged in the warehouse for production

Trade Framework

IMMEX

Operating under Mexico's official Manufacturing, Maquila and Export Services Program — built for U.S.-bound production at scale.

Manufacturing CapabilitiesFull-package production for global markets
Export FocusOperations structured around U.S.-bound finished goods
Regulatory ComplianceAligned with Mexican customs and trade law
Cross-Border EfficiencyStreamlined logistics into the U.S. market

Retail program experience

We know how these retailers expect every shipment to arrive.

Years producing for licensed retail programs have given our team direct, hands-on knowledge of each retailer's packing specifications, labeling formats, ticketing and compliance requirements.

Walmart

TJ Maxx

Marshalls

Ross

dd's

Burlington

JCPenney

Fashion Nova

Kohl's

Hot Topic

Target

*Retailer names and logos shown reflect program experience, not direct client relationships, and are the property of their respective owners.

Map showing the trucking route from Aquasea-Baja in Ensenada, along the coastal Highway 1D, to the Otay Mesa border crossing, and north to the Los Angeles market

Nearshore advantage

Close enough to move fast. Structured enough to scale.

Located in Ensenada, Baja California, Aquasea-Baja gives U.S. apparel companies a strategic nearshore manufacturing option with access to cross-border logistics and faster communication.

66miles from California border

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Inside our facility

Production floor, equipment and finished goods.

Wide view of the screen printing production floor

Manual screen printing station finishing a dark shirt

Automatic carousel screen printing press close-up

Screen printing production floor, alternate view

Printed shirts on the drying conveyor belt

Production floor with screen printing press and conveyor

Folding a finished garment with licensed artwork

Heat press machine finishing a printed shirt

Folded and tagged garments ready for packaging

Finished goods wrapped and palletized for shipment

Sewing operators at work on the production floor

Exterior view of the Aquasea-Baja facility

Loading dock at the Aquasea-Baja facility

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For production inquiries, capabilities, compliance information or program evaluation, contact our team.

Aquasea-Baja, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Avenida México 87, Fraccionamiento Valle Dorado
C.P. 22890, Ensenada, Baja California, México

Phone: +52 (646) 173-08-52
Email: contactbaja@aquasea.com