Does anyone actually own a piece of clothing that was made in the USA?

wc0143 Posted: Jan 19, 2005 10:52 AM

Does anyone actually own a piece of clothing that was made in the USA?

This thing on PBS last night about sweat shops in Bangaladesh got me looking through my closets & drawers ... so far, not a single thing.

Edit that! A skirt I bought at Sears ...

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Jan 19, 2005 10:54 AM

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YES!!! I have MAJOR issues with this! My father used to be in the garment industry (something that is virtually non-existent in this country anymore), so I have been conditioned my entire life to check the labels and buy clothes made in USA. It's VERY difficult...But I do try...
There are certain countries that I will absolutely NOT buy an item if it was made there...

wc0143 Posted: Jan 19, 2005 11:00 AM

Re: Does anyone actually own a piece of clothing that was made in the USA?

Posted by BMD'sPeanut

YES!!! I have MAJOR issues with this! My father used to be in the garment industry (something that is virtually non-existent in this country anymore), so I have been conditioned my entire life to check the labels and buy clothes made in USA. It's VERY difficult...But I do try...
There are certain countries that I will absolutely NOT buy an item if it was made there...

See this is what had me more angry too. I mean, yes, the conditions & the treatment in these places are AWFUL. But I'm more pissed about all the lost opporunities here ...

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Jan 19, 2005 11:04 AM

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Posted by wc0143

But I'm more pissed about all the lost opporunities here ...

You're telling me.

xjulietx Posted: Jan 19, 2005 11:11 AM

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I think I do. I remember at one point I looked for things made in the US and then I realized I would be walking around half naked if I shopped that way.

I think some Levi's are made here and some other jeans. Some T shirts and sweatshirts are also made here.

Sassyz75 Posted: Jan 19, 2005 11:12 AM

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Yes.
i do.
I have a lot of American Apparel clothing that is not only made in the USA but is also sweatshop free- the people that work there are paid a living wage.

xjulietx Posted: Jan 19, 2005 11:14 AM

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I just went to the LLBean website and it looks like a lot of the Polartec fleece is made here. It is made by Malden Mills and I think that is in USA

BMD'sPeanut Posted: Jan 19, 2005 11:16 AM

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Posted by xjulietx

It is made by Malden Mills and I think that is in USA

It's possible that American based companies outsource to foreign countries for their 'help'...

I was quite disappointed when I bought my THOMASVILLE bedroom set and found that it was stamped MADE IN CHINA.

xjulietx Posted: Jan 19, 2005 11:19 AM

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Posted by BMD'sPeanut

Posted by xjulietx

It is made by Malden Mills and I think that is in USA

It's possible that American based companies outsource to foreign countries for their 'help'...

I was quite disappointed when I bought my THOMASVILLE bedroom set and found that it was stamped MADE IN CHINA.

The website's description of the items says USA and imported, so I guess some things are made here and some overseas. Some items only say imported, but the fleeces say USA and imported.

lolita4life Posted: Jan 19, 2005 11:21 AM

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i do.

you should try American Apparel. everythign is made in USA

Kate Posted: Jan 19, 2005 02:05 PM

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Posted by Sassyz75

Yes.
i do.
I have a lot of American Apparel clothing that is not only made in the USA but is also sweatshop free- the people that work there are paid a living wage.

Aidan has some American Apparel he got as a gift, I thought it was great it was made in the USA. They just opened an outlet store in Woodbury Commons too.

We have alot of LL Bean so glad to see that too...

luvsbob4603 Posted: Jan 19, 2005 02:12 PM

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Yes I got this fleece that zippers that is bluish gray with eagles on it ! I got it for christmas from my sister I love it.

Xelindrya Posted: Jan 19, 2005 02:19 PM

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Does my Dooney & Bourke stuff count?

All made right here in E. Norwalk CT!

Lately the shops I've been frequenting is Casaul Corner, Bloomies and Nordstrom.
I doubt much is 'Made in the USA'

I'll double check when I get home.