The Shop Locally Trend
There has been a recent resurgence of consumer demand for locally sourced, assembled, engineered, and manufactured products and services. So, we’re increasingly seeing companies proudly proclaim their products are “Made in the USA” or “Assembled in the USA” or “Engineered in the USA.” There is now a Made in USA brand with accreditation standards that companies can be measured by and apply for Made in USA Certification.
USA Products and Services
Here’s a short list of companies offering products or services that are USA based. We’ll add to the list as we become aware of additional companies to feature here.
- AllAmericanClothing.com – “When you purchase from All American Clothing you are helping our economy in so many ways! For example: the clothing is made in the USA, the box it shipped in was made in the USA, our website is hosted by a USA company, the shipping companies are all from the USA, the people who built our building are USA citizens, etc…As you can see, buying one shirt or a pair of jeans that is “Made in USA” affects many jobs in many different industries.”
- Apple has announced that their upcoming Mac Pro computer will be made in the USA.
- Lands’ End – Has established itself as a premier U.S. manufacturer of clothing and other products.
- New Balance has been dedicated to domestic manufacturing for many years.
- VMWare is a provider of virtualization computing solutions. In a comparison chart of features and benefits, specifically listed is “Engineered in the USA” as a benefit their product offers over the competition (Parallels Desktop).
Resources
- The Made in America Movement
- USA Love List
- American Made Matters
- A Continuous Lean: The American List
- Things Made in America
- made in usa challenge
- Hickorees: Made in the USA
- Haute Americana
- WELL SPENT
Accessories
- Archival: Bags, apparel, blankets
- Arne Mason: Leather carrying cases
- Blackbox Case: Wooden laptop cases
- Corter Leather and Cloth: Belts, wallets, key chains
- Fox River Mills: Socks
- Makr Carry Goods: Bags, stools, wallets, belts
- NATIVE(X): Totes, scarves, jewelry, mugs
- Pendleton: Blankets and apparel
- Pierrepont Hicks: Ties, bowties
- Randolph Engineering: Glasses, sunglasses
- Summit Creek Dry Goods: Wallets, key chains, belts
- Estex Mfg. Co.: Tool sheaths, aprons, buckets, holsters
Bags and Backpacks
Clothing and Outerwear
- All American Clothing
- American Apparel
- Beverly Hills Basics
- Black Halo
- C&C California
- Emerson Fry
- Hanky Panky
- Imogene and Willie
- Kate Boggiano
- Left Field
- Pendleton
- Pointer Brand
- Raleigh Denim
- Taylor Stitch
- Todd Shelton
- UNIS
Footwear, Shoes, Boots, Etc.
- – Alden
- – Allen Edmonds
- – Capps Shoe Company
- – Munro Shoes
- – Oakstreet Bootmakers
- – Quoddy
- – Rancourt and Company
- – Red Wing Heritage line
- – Russell Moccasin Co.
Headware and Hats
Other
- Audio Research: Audio products
- Braun Corporation: Manufacturer of wheelchair lifts and ramps, transit vehicles
- Case Knives: Pocket and hunting knives
- Colgate: Crib mattresses and pads
- Council Tool: Hand tools
- CUTCO Cutlery
- Edelbrock: Specialty vehicle parts
- Excel: Hand dryers
- Grado Labs: Headphones and phone cartridges
- Heritage General Store: Bicycles
- Litespeed Bicycles
- Pacific Hospitality Design: Furniture
- K’NEX: Children’s toys
- Geneva Manufacturing: Modular garage organizing gear
- Itsy Bitsy Ritzy Shop: Furniture
- Lodge Cast Iron Cookware
- MAK Grills
- Malpaca: Pillows and bedding
- Portland General Store: Grooming products for men
- Purrfectplay: Pet toys
- Simplicity Vacuums
- Sterilite: Plastic Housewares
- Steelman Cycles
- Stonebridge Upholstery: Furniture
- Tervis: Tumblers, drink ware
- USA Flag Supply: American, Gadsen, specialty flags
- Vandersteen Audio: Speakers
- Wholesome Hide: Rawhide dog chews
Made in the USA Culture
There is an undercurrent of patriotism and local pride that supports the trend toward supporting USA sourced services and products. Below is a sampling.