FAMILY IS THREADED INTO OUR HISTORY
We’re a family business founded on family values since 1981. That means the minute you step into our store you’ll be greeted like family, with a warm smile and an open hand…and probably a greeting from Shadow, our beloved Belgian Malinois.
Family also means quality in offering you the very best in products and services with professional guidance and counsel in bringing all your screen printing and embroidery needs to life.
Much has changed in our business and industry since my parents, David and Debra Lachter opened shop over 40 years ago. We’ve added wonderful, talented staff, new modern machinery…and yup, we’re still family owned and operated after Dad and Mom roped me into the fun!
– Dana Lachter-Rivera
A LOOK BACK IN TIME
Over 40 years ago, ClothesLine planted its roots in Tallahassee. Our flagship shop resided in the old New Leaf shopping plaza, now the Community Co-Op Market plaza, and focused primarily on retail sales. From university apparel for FSU and FAMU to t-shirts for rock ‘n roll music concerts, ClothesLine began to quickly establish itself as a major player in our local printing industry.
A music and culture enthusiast, legend even has it that owner David Lachter helped supply Jimi Hendrix’s tailor with denim materials for his stage costumes (talk about a heartthrob!).
David and his wife Debra decided to make the move in 1989 into what is now the current building for Clothesline behind Apalachee Parkway. At that time, in addition to custom screenprinting, the evolution of casual Fridays in the early 90’s led to a boom in embroidered polos and dress shirts. Today, ClothesLine is still family owned and operated (with David & Debra’s daughters) and the team still handles printing, embroidery, and promotional item needs for major universities, local schools, public government, and private clientele.
A LOOK BACK IN TIME
Over 40 years ago, ClothesLine planted its roots in Tallahassee. Our flagship shop resided in the old New Leaf shopping plaza, now the Community Co-Op Market plaza, and focused primarily on retail sales. From university apparel for FSU and FAMU to t-shirts for rock ‘n roll music concerts, ClothesLine began to quickly establish itself as a major player in our local printing industry.
A music and culture enthusiast, legend even has it that owner David Lachter helped supply Jimi Hendrix’s tailor with denim materials for his stage costumes (talk about a heartthrob!).
David and his wife Debra decided to make the move in 1989 into what is now the current building for Clothesline behind Apalachee Parkway. At that time, in addition to custom screenprinting, the evolution of casual Fridays in the early 90’s led to a boom in embroidered polos and dress shirts. Today, ClothesLine is still family owned and operated (with David & Debra’s daughters) and the team still handles printing, embroidery, and promotional item needs for major universities, local schools, public government, and private clientele.
THE TEAM THAT MAKES IT HAPPEN EVERY DAY
Meet the team that screen prints, embroiders, problem-solves, monograms, packs boxes, delivers to your door, sweeps the floors, washes the windows, feeds the dog, and listens to your wants, needs and desires!
DANA LACHTER-RIVERA
CHAOS MANAGER
Dana’s Hometown: Born in St. Pete Beach. Grew up in Tallahassee.
Her Role at ClothesLine: HR, Accounting, Sales & Whatever else needs to be taken care of!
Fun Fact about Dana: In my double-life I was a sign language interpreter – I have interpreted for many national dignitaries.
What does Dana love most about her job? Continuing the legacy my dad started, the founder of ClothesLine. Also, working with some pretty great people makes it all enjoyable.
What’s Dana’s favorite Tallahassee event? All of them! We are so lucky to live in a town with such great parks, art, and community engagement.
What’s her favorite color? Purple. It’s warm and cheerful at the same time. This color represents royalty, and I’m known to be a natural leader. Also, it is the color of many healing crystals. All of this is me in a nutshell. Oh, and it’s pretty.
CHUCK SWEARENGIN
MASTER OF THE THREADS
Chuck’s Hometown: Canton, Ohio
His Role at ClothesLine: Embroidery Department Director
Fun fact about Chuck: My best friend (other than my wife, of course!) coached football at FSU for 37 years.
What does Chuck love most about his job? Producing quality products. Family atmosphere with co-workers.
What’s Chuck’s favorite Tallahassee event? The Emerald Cost Golf Tour!
What’s his favorite color? California Blue. My wife likes it when I wear this hue because it changes the color of my eyes, but I honestly prefer orange AND blue… Go Gators!
DAWN EARL
THE CLOSER
Dawn’s Hometown: Tallahassee, Florida!
Her Role at ClothesLine: Sales and assisting with quotes and orders,. Plus I like to keep tabs on my baby sister, Dana (just kidding! but not really).
Fun fact about Dawn: My favorite song to play on my ukulele is Becky Reardon’s “First Star.”
What does Dawn love most about her job? The people who support us, and carrying on our family tradition in the community I love.
What’s Dawn’s favorite Tallahassee event? I love the Saturday farmer’s market and the Fall Farm Tour hosted by Millstone Plantation.
What’s her favorite color? Purple – like the sunset over a mountainscape or ocean.
