Irvine’s LabFit Apparel bought by LA’s A4

Maker of Sports Team Uniforms and Teamwear

Irvine-based clothing company LabFit Apparel was bought by Los Angeles-based apparel supplier A4 last month. Terms of the deal were undisclosed.

LabFit was founded by Todd Levine, the former 25-year president of sports uniform manufacturer Alleson Athletic. The company launched in March of this year and provides uniforms and teamwear; its sportswear includes uniforms for baseball, softball, basketball, football, soccer and lacrosse teams across the men’s, women’s, and youth sectors.

Levine will join A4 as president. He’s known A4 Chairman and Chief Executive Mark Mertens for some time as a previous competitor.

“[Levine’s] addition to our management team completes a strategic move that will ensure our independence and continued growth,” Mertens said in a statement.

The team-up will add the manufacturer to A4’s umbrella of apparel products available on its website and through other distributors and online team platforms.

A4 was founded 40 years ago and now ships nationwide with its apparel designed and cut in the Los Angeles headquarters.

“The integrity, service and values at A4 are 100% aligned with my past experiences in the industry, and I look forward to being part of the company’s strategic plans to rise to new heights,” Levine said. ■