After bankruptcy, a Colorado apparel company rebuilt — in Vietnam

Will Watters, co-founder of Western Rise, with fabrics in Vietnam. (Courtesy of Western Rise)

By: Justin Wingerter

Published: October 24, 2025

Subscribe to unlock

Enjoy unlimited access for less than $1/day

You'll receive unlimited access to all of our original reporting, plus newsletters, invitations to live events and more. Cancel anytime.

About the Author

Justin Wingerter

Justin covers litigation, white-collar crime and other news. He is a graduate of Southern Illinois University and previously reported for The Denver Post, The Oklahoman and The Topeka Capital-Journal. Justin@BusinessDen.com

Sign up for daily business news updates

The Daily NewsFeed provides a quick summary of key local, state, and national business stories to start your day.

Send a News Tip

Have the inside scoop on business happenings in Denver? Send our team a news tip.

Get News Updates

Receive a quick summary of key local, state, and national business stories to start your day.

Advertise

Reach thousands of business leaders in Denver by advertising on BusinessDen.