Our Business Philosophy
As a supplier of customized sportswear for businesses, clubs and owners of yachts we use only top quality goods and give great service. Unique designs and prompt delivery are also of great importance. With all the work done in-house, we are able to deliver on all accounts.

All of us at LGS, Inc. are delighted that you have taken time to explore our web site. The custom sportswear industry is a unique industry. There are so many options available and so many personalities to satisfy. We specialize in the "complete package", offering a unique approach to coordinating your image from the clothing you wear to the items you use. We can supply you with the simple t-shirt with your logo on it, or for the more custom, put together look, we can research that perfect item for your special event. We can literally outfit you from head-to-toe with your logo on everything.

Gaylord Sportswear was established in 1980 supplying the sailing world with regatta clothing that had boat names and Yacht Club burgees. That means we’ve been screen printing and embroidering your garments for over 30 years. In addition to the screen printing and embroidery on clothing and bags, we now offer a variety of other customization including heat transfers and sublimation on Cool Max type of shirts, bicycle jerseys and mugs. We have expanded our customer base to include businesses, camps, and events of all kinds and our yachting clientele has grown to include power boats.

We have customers all over the USA and world. They include General Electric, Disney, Orange Coast College, Hoag Hospital, Kilroy Realty, Newport Harbor Yacht Club, Transpacific Yacht Club, Balboa Yacht Club, Lido Isle Yacht Club, Dana Point Yacht Club, California Yacht Club, Catalina Island Marine Institute Camps, Catalina Island Camps, and many more.

The People Behind the Scenes

Laurie (Gaylord) Abbott — President of LGS, Inc., was born, raised and educated in Southern California. She has spent the better portion of her life involved in water related activities. In addition, in the past 14 years she has logged over 50,000 miles on a tandem bicycle all over the world with her husband, Chuck. Laurie loves to work with the customers and their projects.

Maria Perez — our screen printing production manager, and her crew have been with us for 19 years. They have good knowledge of the screen printing process and keep a good eye for quality control.
 

Nancy Davidson and Jody Bryan — our artists, has also been with us for over 25 years. They are both very talented and can do amazing things with your projects. They can help with new ideas or simply just refine your existing layout.

Tom Bryan and Ana Paz — handle the embroidery department with their design and digitizing expertise. They have been with us for over 18 years, collectively.