# B2B Apparel & Streetwear Brand Decision-Maker Finder (`automation_studio/b2b-apparel-decision-makers`) Actor

Find verified Founders, CEOs, Heads of Sourcing, and Production Managers across custom apparel, streetwear, sportswear, knitwear, and blank garment brands with deliverable emails, phone numbers, and personalized pitch copy.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/automation_studio/b2b-apparel-decision-makers.md
- **Developed by:** [Automation Studio](https://apify.com/automation_studio) (community)
- **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks
- **User rating**: No ratings yet

## Pricing

from $3.00 / 1,000 verified decision maker leads

This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events.
Since this Actor supports Apify Store discounts, the price gets lower the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-event

## What's an Apify Actor?

An Actor is a serverless cloud program that runs on the Apify platform. It has two run modes.
In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours,
and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store.
In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server.

Apify vocabulary and the platform model are defined once, in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md.

## How to integrate an Actor?

If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects.
You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready.

Do not guess an integration path. Every one of them is in the agent quickstart at https://apify.com/agents.md: the Apify MCP server, Agent Skills with the Apify CLI, the JavaScript and Python clients, the REST API, and the account-free path for an agent with no human to sign in. It also carries the rule on stating cost before the first paid run.

For examples already wired to this Actor's own input schema, see the [API](#api) section below.

Each client library has reference documentation the quickstart does not restate: [JavaScript/TypeScript](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md) (`npm install apify-client`) and [Python](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md) (`pip install apify-client`).

# README

## 👕 B2B Apparel & Streetwear Brand Decision-Maker Finder

Find verified **Founders, CEOs, Heads of Sourcing, and Production Managers** at streetwear labels, activewear brands, knitwear mills, custom apparel decorators, and blank garment manufacturers worldwide.

Equipped with **enterprise corporate email prediction**, **real-time DNS MX deliverability checks**, **direct phone numbers**, and **tailored cold outreach copy**, this Actor eliminates the generic `info@` and `support@` black hole so you can pitch manufacturing, wholesale blanks, and fabric sourcing contracts directly to decision-makers with real purchasing authority.

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### 🎯 Who Is This For?

- **Cut & Sew & Garment Factories**: Pitch your production lines, tech-pack sampling, and CMT manufacturing directly to Heads of Sourcing and VP Production.
- **Screen Printers, Decorators & Embroiderers**: Secure recurring corporate blank accounts and merchandising drops with brand owners.
- **Fabric Mills & Textile Suppliers**: Introduce sustainable yarns, organic cotton, and technical performance knits to apparel product designers.
- **Blank Apparel Distributors**: Offer competitive blank bulk programs (heavyweight hoodies, drop-shoulder tees) to emerging and established clothing labels.
- **Apparel Software & Supply Chain Consultancies**: Connect with C-suite apparel executives scaling logistics, ERPs, and PLM platforms.

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### 📦 Apparel Sectors & Niches Covered

| Category | Typical Garments & Sub-Sectors | Ideal Decision-Maker Roles |
|---|---|---|
| **Streetwear & Urban Labels** | 450 GSM hoodies, oversized tees, acid-wash fleece, drop-shoulder cut & sew | Founder, Creative Director, Head of Sourcing |
| **Sportswear & Activewear** | Moisture-wicking poly-spandex, seamless yoga sets, compression garments | VP Production, Chief Sourcing Officer, Product Manager |
| **Knitwear Mills & Sweaters** | Cashmere, merino wool, seamless whole-garment knits, cardigans | Managing Director, Technical Director, Yarn Sourcing |
| **Custom Apparel & Printers** | Screen print blanks, DTG printable fleece, private-label decorator blanks | President, VP Operations, Commercial Buyer |
| **Casual Wear & Blanks Giants** | Ring-spun t-shirts, basic fleece, polos, denim, everyday lifestyle wear | Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Sourcing Director |
| **Cut & Sew Contract Factories** | Full-package development, tech-pack sampling, pattern-making, small-batch CMT | Owner, Head of Production, Factory Master |

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### 💎 Key Features & Intelligence Data Points

- **100% Native Executive Discovery**: Resolves actual corporate leaders using SEC EDGAR official ownership filings, Corporate Knowledge Graphs, and live LinkedIn executive indexing.
- **Enterprise Work Email Prediction**: Predicts authentic work email addresses using verified corporate domain formulas (`first.last@brand.com`, `first@brand.com`).
- **Live DNS MX Deliverability Checks**: Verifies target domain mailbox responsiveness against Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and enterprise mail gateways in real-time.
- **Automated Cold Outreach Pitch Copy**: Generates a tailored cold email subject line, high-converting opening hook, and LinkedIn InMail note (<280 chars) customized for apparel manufacturing and blanks pitches.
- **Real-Time Instant Streaming**: Records stream live to your Apify dataset table as they are discovered—no waiting for entire batches to finish.
- **Zero Third-Party Scraping Fees**: 100% native first-party extraction ensures zero sub-actor markups and maximum reliability.

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### 📊 Sample Output Record

```json
{
  "fullName": "Jerry Lorenzo",
  "firstName": "Jerry",
  "lastName": "Lorenzo",
  "jobTitle": "Founder & Creative Director",
  "companyName": "Fear of God",
  "companyDomain": "fearofgod.com",
  "companyWebsite": "https://fearofgod.com",
  "apparelCategory": "STREETWEAR",
  "seniorityTier": "Tier 1: C-Level & Founders",
  "department": "Design & Creative",
  "location": "Los Angeles, CA, United States",
  "linkedinUrl": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/jerrylorenzo",
  "predictedWorkEmail": "jerry.lorenzo@fearofgod.com",
  "emailConfidenceScore": "95% (Active MX Deliverable)",
  "emailFormat": "first.last@domain",
  "phone": "+1 323-556-3200",
  "mxValid": true,
  "mxProvider": "Google Workspace",
  "companyType": "High-End Streetwear Brand",
  "coldEmailSubject": "Fabric swatches & heavyweight blanks for Fear of God, Jerry",
  "coldEmailHook": "Hi Jerry, admiring your aesthetic and drops at Fear of God. We've just milled a new batch of luxury 450 GSM French Terry and combed cotton blanks engineered specifically for premium streetwear labels. Can I send a complimentary sample box directly to your studio?",
  "linkedinInMailNote": "Hi Jerry, saw your leadership as Founder & Creative Director at Fear of God. Big fan of your brand's execution — would love to connect and keep in touch as you grow your apparel lines!",
  "discoveredVia": "CURATED_APPAREL_DATABASE",
  "discoveredAt": "2026-10-04T09:15:00.000Z"
}
```

***

### ⚙️ Input Configuration

| Parameter | Type | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `category` | String | `"ALL"` | Target apparel sector: `ALL`, `STREETWEAR`, `SPORTSWEAR`, `KNITWEAR`, `CUSTOM_APPAREL`, `CASUAL_BLANKS`, `CUT_AND_SEW`. |
| `maxResults` | Integer | `10` | Total number of verified decision-maker leads to collect (supports 10 to 100,000 leads). |
| `targetRoles` | Array | `["Founder", "CEO", ...]` | Target executive titles to prioritize. |
| `seniorityFilter` | String | `"all"` | Filter by seniority tier: `all`, `c_level_founders`, `vp_heads`, `directors`. |
| `targetRegion` | String | `"US"` | Geographic market: `US`, `GLOBAL`, `UK`, `EU`, `CA`, `AU`. |
| `verifyMxDeliverability` | Boolean | `true` | Live DNS MX deliverability check to verify inbox viability. |
| `generateOutreachCopy` | Boolean | `true` | Writes tailored B2B cold email and InMail copy. |
| `customBrands` | Array | `[]` | Optional list of specific brand names or domains to target. |

***

### ❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

#### Can I run this for 5,000, 10,000, or 100,000 leads?

Yes! The Actor includes both a curated high-fidelity apparel database and dynamic search footprint harvesters that continuously discover new apparel brands, Shopify wholesale feeds, and trade show exhibitors to fulfill large-scale lead requirements.

#### Are these real executive contacts?

Yes. The discovery cascade queries official SEC corporate officer filings, Wikipedia and Wikidata governance graphs, and live indexed executive profiles. Historical and deceased founders are automatically filtered out.

#### What if I want to target my own list of clothing brands?

Simply provide your target brand domains in the `customBrands` input field (e.g. `["stussy.com", "rh-ude.com", "gymshark.com"]`). The Actor will prioritize your list and resolve the key decision-makers and deliverable emails at each company.

# Actor input Schema

## `category` (type: `string`):

Select the target sub-sector of the apparel and garment industry to discover.

## `targetRoles` (type: `array`):

Specific titles to resolve at each apparel company. Defaults to primary sourcing and executive decision-makers.

## `seniorityFilter` (type: `string`):

Filter leads by organizational hierarchy.

## `targetRegion` (type: `string`):

Geographic location of target apparel brands and manufacturers.

## `maxResults` (type: `integer`):

Total number of verified apparel decision-maker leads to collect. Keep at default (10) for a rapid trial test in under 15 seconds. Can scale up to 100,000 for large-scale B2B campaigns.

## `verifyMxDeliverability` (type: `boolean`):

Perform live DNS MX record checks to ensure the domain can receive email and identify mail providers (Google Workspace, Microsoft 365).

## `generateOutreachCopy` (type: `boolean`):

Automatically produce tailored cold email subject lines, opening hooks, and LinkedIn InMail notes customized for B2B apparel pitches.

## `customBrands` (type: `array`):

Enter specific brand names or domains to target (e.g. stussy.com, fearofgod.com, rh-ude.com, gymshark.com). Leave empty to use auto-discovery.

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Select proxy settings. Apify residential or datacenter proxies ensure 100% reliable uptime.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "category": "ALL",
  "targetRoles": [
    "Founder",
    "CEO",
    "Co-Founder",
    "Head of Sourcing",
    "VP Production",
    "Director of Supply Chain",
    "Creative Director"
  ],
  "seniorityFilter": "all",
  "targetRegion": "US",
  "maxResults": 10,
  "verifyMxDeliverability": true,
  "generateOutreachCopy": true,
  "customBrands": [],
  "proxyConfiguration": {
    "useApifyProxy": true
  }
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `dataset` (type: `string`):

Exportable dataset containing all verified apparel decision makers and executives

## `summary` (type: `string`):

Execution summary report with sector breakdown and deliverability metrics

# API

You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup.

## JavaScript example

```javascript
import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client';

// Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
// Replace the '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {
    "category": "ALL",
    "targetRoles": [
        "Founder",
        "CEO",
        "Co-Founder",
        "Head of Sourcing",
        "VP Production",
        "Director of Supply Chain",
        "Creative Director"
    ],
    "seniorityFilter": "all",
    "targetRegion": "US",
    "maxResults": 10,
    "customBrands": []
};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("automation_studio/b2b-apparel-decision-makers").call(input);

// Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any)
console.log('Results from dataset');
console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`);
const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems();
items.forEach((item) => {
    console.dir(item);
});

// 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs

```

## Python example

```python
from apify_client import ApifyClient

# Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token
# Replace '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {
    "category": "ALL",
    "targetRoles": [
        "Founder",
        "CEO",
        "Co-Founder",
        "Head of Sourcing",
        "VP Production",
        "Director of Supply Chain",
        "Creative Director",
    ],
    "seniorityFilter": "all",
    "targetRegion": "US",
    "maxResults": 10,
    "customBrands": [],
}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("automation_studio/b2b-apparel-decision-makers").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{
  "category": "ALL",
  "targetRoles": [
    "Founder",
    "CEO",
    "Co-Founder",
    "Head of Sourcing",
    "VP Production",
    "Director of Supply Chain",
    "Creative Director"
  ],
  "seniorityFilter": "all",
  "targetRegion": "US",
  "maxResults": 10,
  "customBrands": []
}' |
apify call automation_studio/b2b-apparel-decision-makers --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,automation_studio/b2b-apparel-decision-makers"
        }
    }
}
```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/iS2HBOUjYYjN3Rcms/builds/AG6W5El9CY9XboB5C/openapi.json