B. Black & Sons
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Wholesalers of fine wool fabric, cashmere, natural silk fabric and sewing supplies. B. Our founder, Barnett Black was born in a small town in Russia in 1882.
Black & Sons is a family owned fabric business, operating from the same location for 100 years. We think knowing how we got here might help you appreciate how truly dedicated we are to carrying on the family tradition of excellent service to our customers. As a teenager he met and became friends with a young woman named Sadie Brown from a nearby village. At the age of 18 Barnett left his family an
09/13/2024
Spooky season is upon us 🧛♀️ only 48 days left to craft your perfect Halloween costume! 🦇
08/02/2024
Email us at [email protected] for more info!
07/01/2024
Happy 4th! 💫 Normal hours resume on Friday, July 5th.
06/24/2024
🌟NEW🌟 beautiful red rayon linings available in 3 new styles: fleur-de-lis, camo, and reptile❣️
https://www.bblackandsons.com/store/?_shop_product_categories=lining
06/18/2024
beautiful blues in our summer cotton shirting sale 🩵 100% Cotton 🩵 25% off while supplies last!
https://www.bblackandsons.com/store/?_shop_product_categories=shirting-fabric
06/03/2024
‼️ Cotton Shirting Sale ‼️ 25% off select 100% cotton, high quality dress shirting at the link below. 👔
https://www.bblackandsons.com/store/?_shop_product_categories=shirting-fabric
05/23/2024
05/10/2024
🌟 NEW 🌟 100% Egyptian cotton shirting fabric in white and off-white. ☁️ Pima cotton is know for its exceptional quality and luxurious feel. Breathable, wrinkle-resistant, soft, and durable.
https://www.bblackandsons.com/product/white-pima-cotton-shirting-fabric/
04/02/2024
Now available online - Gütermann Mara 100 - Tex 30 in 200+ colors!
https://www.bblackandsons.com/product/gutermann-mara-100-tex-30-2/
03/13/2024
Costume designers ❤️ B. Black & Sons!
01/25/2024
Step into our world of colorful creativity! 🌈 🧵 we’re here to provide you with the tools to make your creative process a breeze. ✂️ 🪡 📸: Barry Schwartz Photography
01/02/2024
🎉 Happy New Year! 🎉 As we step into 2024, we’re beyond thrilled to celebrate 102 years of business, serving our community with top-quality fabrics and sewing supplies. We’re incredibly grateful for your continued support throughout the years, as we’ve grown together and become a part of the fabric of DTLA. 🌟
📸 : Barry Schwartz Photography
12/22/2023
Happy Holidays! We will be closed MONDAY DECEMBER 25TH, open regular hours the rest of the week. ❤️
11/09/2023
🌟 NEW 🌟luxuriously soft & cozy 100% wool cashmere fabrics from Italy 🧡
https://www.bblackandsons.com/store/?_shop_product_categories=cashmere-fabric%2Cnew-arrivals
10/31/2023
🌟 NEW 🌟20+ vintage wool tweeds available just in time for fall! 🍁🍂visit the link in bio to shop these gorgeous fabrics before they’re gone! 🧡
https://www.bblackandsons.com/store/?_shop_product_categories=vintage-tweeds-novelty-fabric-collection
08/09/2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi wears all the way out on the desert planet Tattooine! 🏜🫢
04/05/2022
This ADORABLE little shirt set was handmade with love by .lola using our silk matka fabric! 🥰
03/08/2022
✨ blown away by this fairytale Cinderella Coat by using our powder blue wool coating (style # W7503) ✨
https://bblackandsons.com/fabrics-c-68/wool-coating-fabric-c-68_74/light-blue-coating-fabric-p-2466.html?zenid=vjs0dsp62153n1vk0bavt94ma9
03/03/2022
Check out this amazing drawing of our building by ! 🏙 We’ve been here on Los Angeles Street selling the finest wool fabrics and tailoring supplies since 1922.
02/24/2022
This chilly weather’s got us dreaming about summer style, like this comfy dress (with pockets!) make from silk matka! 🌞
https://bblackandsons.com/fabrics-c-68/silk-matka-fabric-c-68_112/pink-matka-fabric-p-463.html?zenid=jk1nbmv8qr42373n1q16f2o9lu
01/27/2022
throwback to this time last year when Michelle Obama wore this beautiful coat on Inauguration Day made from our Plum Cashmere/Wool fabric! (STYLE # W7031)
11/09/2021
11/09/2021
Only the finest wool fabrics!
11/09/2021
04/06/2021
Shop 30 beautiful shades of our 100% silk matka made in India. Available on our website. ☀️ https://bblackandsons.com/fabrics-silk-matka-fabric-c-68_112.html
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Our Story
B. Black & Sons is a family owned fabric business, operating from the same location for over 98 years. We think knowing how we got here might help you appreciate how truly dedicated we are to carrying on the family tradition of excellent service to our customers.
Our founder, Barnett Black was born in a small town in Russia in 1882. As a teenager he met and became friends with a young woman named Sadie Brown from a nearby village. At the age of 18 Barnett left his family and his homeland and journeyed to America. He arrived in New York in 1900, where he found employment in the garment industry. Unbeknownst to Barnett about a year later Sadie and her family also arrived in New York and the 2 childhood friends were reunited at a friend's party. Sadie and Barnett were married in 1902 and their first son; Jack was born 2 years later. In 1905 they moved the family to Chicago where Barnett Black started out selling pants from a pushcart. Soon, he was able to start "Brown & Black Woolen Company" with his brother-in-law, Sander Brown. In 1909 Sadie had another son, Sy and then in 1912 gave birth to Gertrude.
Although B & B Woolens was doing well, in 1922 the family moved to Los Angeles in the hopes it would be better for Sadie's asthma, which it was. Barnett and Jack went into business together and opened B. BLACK & SON on South Los Angeles Street, just across the street from where it stands now. Within a few years they outgrew that space and Sy was ready to join them. The company became B. BLACK & SONS and they moved up the street. In the meantime, Gertrude met Edmund Volk and they were married in 1932. The next year, Ed also joined the growing business and in 1925 the company moved for the last time to its current location.
Barnett died in 1945 and Jack took the helm of the business with his brother Sy and brother-in-law Ed at his side.
After graduating from High School, Gertrude & Ed's eldest son, Irwin, represented the 3rd generation to enter the family business. For several years he apprenticed with his Uncle Jack who was eager to teach him the trade. In 1954, Jack passed away, while Irwin was serving in the Korean war. Upon his return, at the age of 24 Irwin became President of B. Black & Sons. The Black family business had now gone on to become the Volk family business.
Irwin's younger brother Barney, also followed in the family footsteps and became his partner in 1969.
The 4th generation is now an integral part of B. Black & Sons with Irwin's daughter Jacki and Barney's children Shanna and Andrew dedicated to carrying on the long tradition of excellence.
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548 S Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA
90013
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Thursday | 9:30am - 4pm |
| Friday | 9:30am - 4pm |
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