Collabow, Inc., an apparel manufacturer and wholesale distributor, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. Case records show that the California-based company currently faces unsecured debts, which stem from business loans owed to financing companies.
The Chapter 11 filing allows the company to continue operating while it works through the restructuring process.
Collabow, Inc. Seeks Chapter 11 Protection
Court records, as available on the PACER database, show that the company filed a Chapter 11 petition on July 14, 2026.
Case records classify Collabow, Inc. as a small business debtor. The company elected to proceed under Subchapter V of Chapter 11, a process designed for qualifying small business debtors.
About the Company
Collabow Inc. operates as an apparel company that manufactures and distributes clothes. According to its website, the company has operated in the U.S. apparel industry since 1938. Services include knitting, dyeing, fabric printing, embroidery, sewing, washing, and garment finishing.
The company’s LinkedIn describes it as a private-label and OEM garment manufacturer. Its international manufacturing network has production facilities in Mexico, China, Vietnam, Bangladesh, and Guatemala. In addition, it serves nationwide customers through factories in Mexico and Baja California.
Other Fashion Companies Have Also Faced Bankruptcy Filings
The fashion industry seems to be undergoing a rough patch as a range of companies have made bankruptcy filings in the past months.
The parent company of Francesca’s entered bankruptcy on February 5, 2026. Court records showed that Francesca’s Acquisition LLC reported significant liabilities, including approximately $250 million in unpaid invoices. After 25-plus years in business, the Houston-based company planned to shut all retail outlets.
A plus-sized fashion company from New Jersey commenced Chapter 11 proceedings on December 17, 2025. The petition showed that Ashley Stewart Inc. faced unsecured claims from 200 to 999 creditors. The company has been providing casual dresses, holiday wear, fashion jackets, bridal wear, and other items for about 34 years.
Latest Case Details
Case records show that company owner Jin Chul Jung signed the petition prior to filing. Attorney Stella Havkin is the legal representative in this case.
The records include a list of creditors with the largest unsecured claims. Some of these creditors are Kash Advance, LLC; Palisades Advance; Pinewood Capital Management; Avion Funding HC LLC; Square Advance; Pure Financial Funding; I-Got Funded; and Top Choice Financial, LLC. The nature of claims is mostly ‘business loans.’
Court filings indicate that after administrative expenses are paid, no funds will be available for distribution to the unsecured creditors.
The records also list a statement of financial affairs, which shows changes in the gross revenue of Collabow, Inc. for the last two years.
The list of equity security holders shows that Jin Chul Jung holds 1,000 shares of common stock.
A summary of the Chapter 11 petition is shared here:
- Filing Date: July 14, 2026
- Court and Jurisdiction: U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California
- Type of Filing: Active, Voluntary Petition
- Chapter: 11, Subchapter V
- Case Number: 2:26-bk-16986
- Estimated Assets: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Liabilities: Between $1,000,001 and $10 million
- Estimated Creditors: 1-49
- Reason for Filing: Reorganize finances under court supervision
Collabow, Inc. joins a range of apparel companies that have been trying to restructure amid ongoing financial pressures. New details regarding the company’s reorganization efforts and repayment plans are expected to emerge through upcoming proceedings.
