Welcome to ANU Direction

Semi-custom Made to Order Apparel for Individuals and Companies

Proudly made in New York City with the best materials and craftsmanship

Timeless StyleHigh Performance Sustainable Fabric and Trim Constructed for Long term everyday weaar

Timeless Style, Crafted for the Long-term for Whatever the Day Might Throw at You

ANU Direction is more than meets the eye.

Timeless appearance ensures confidence wherever you wear our garments

Tested in real-world conditions to ensure long term reliability 

Lightweight, piquet-like 3D structure yarn, breathable, fast drying delivered in compostable packaging

 

1/4 Zip fabric combining regenerated PET plastic bottles, 50 UV, Stretch, Breathable and Moisture Control


Mechanically recycled PET Snaps for a modern look and tested for long-term durability


Design details to support a range of work, compete, travel needs 


Timeless Look

Comfortable

Image enhancing


Garments comply with OEKO-TEX 100, Bluesign, GRS and more


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Insiders gain access to Semi-custom Made to Order garments and Limited Edition releases 

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ABOUT US

A History of Innovation and Reliability

ANU Direction is built upon years of on-going research and testing combing a classic timeless style, high performance recycled repurposed  materials and high quality fit and finish so our customers look and feel great wearing our garments year after year.

Grand Prix sailboat racers and recognized Industry wear testers continue to help us develop our garments so you be confident wearing the same garment at work, sailboat racing , sitting through long meetings, traveling, powder skiing and more.

We focus on analysis, sewing techniques, emerging technologies, design details, testing and quality to ensure performance and reliability

Robert Barron, Founder and CEO

I want to leave this planet in better condition than I found it. Mindful social, economic, and environmental choices are the only way I know how to make this a possibility.


Please consider buying fewer clothes, wearing them longer, and throwing fewer clothes into landfills.

Timeless Look, Comfortable, Real World Tested Made to Order Sustainable Performance Everyday Garments 

Certified Sustainable Italian Fabrics

High performance fabrics made of pre and post-consumer waste, with a soft hand, stretch, piling resistance and breathable

Old School and 3D Garment Manufacturing

We combine the best of the old school Garment manufacturing processes with 3D tools.



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Made in New York City

Direct monitoring of manufacturing enforcing quality, reliability, durability and safe working conditions, fair wages at our contractor's facilities.      


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2003 We began to address the Apparel Industry's lack of Sustainable and Fair Wage Standards

We have developed a Common Sense Curated Approach to support the best of emerging materials and business practices. If it is not good for us, then it probably is not good for you either. 

Partners and organizations guiding our Sustainability goals

Supporting positive change in the Apparel industry 

OUR PARTNERS:

Tester Comments

“I wore your polo more than any shirt I packed on a recent trip to Italy. It looked and felt great eating dinner in Monaco, visiting the Ferrari museum, driving around Italy and flying both ways.”

Peter
Amagansett, NY

“I wore your ¼ zip bike riding in the hills near Sausalito. It felt great, transferred body heat efficiently and my friends asked about it. I wore your polo to the office. It is such a great fit, comfort able and looked at home in a business setting!

Alex

San Francisco, CA 

“I wore your polo while skinning on a warm day. I was surprised at how well it worked – breathing, comfortable fit and layered really well.”

Hunter

Missoula, MT

“This is my favorite ¼ Zip. It ‘s my go to garment. I am always getting compliments. I have worn it sailboat racing in Sardinia, client meetings in London and Newport, powder skiing in Utah and even sitting in the stands at a November Pat’s game."

Mike

Newport, RI

Made to Order and Limited Edition Garments

ANU Direction has developed a semi-custom Made to Order offering for Corporate and Individuals. Over 900 Polo and 400 1/4 Zip fabric trim color combinations support a wide range of garment color options.

Zipper and Snap Colors

ANU and YKK partner to offer stock and custom snap and zipper colors 

Zipper and Snap Colors

ANU and YKK work to offer stock and custom snap and zipper colors 

Zipper and Snap Colors

ANU and YKK work to offer stock and custom snap and zipper colors 

Fabric Colors

ANU and Carvico partner to offer stock and custom fabric colors for Polo and 1/4 Zip's

Mix and Match Option

Corporate customers can mix and match fabric and trim colors to complement their Brand guidelines.

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