At the swanky Prudential Center in the heart of Boston’s shopping district, the Yogasmoga boutique stands out for its sparse, minimalist aesthetic. At the entrance, there is a large white orchid on a table surrounded by neatly folded tank tops and yoga pants known for their high-tech fabrics. Soothing, Eastern-inspired music is piped in, giving the space a peaceful ambiance. Read more
Once Booming Mill Towns Given New Hope
in Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring/by The Made in America Movement TeamNot so long ago, this rural town an hour outside Atlanta was a hotbed for textile manufacturing. Read more
Why Clothing Startups Are Returning To American Factories
in American Made, Apparel, Jobs, Made in USA, Sustainability, Technology/by The Made in America Movement TeamAt the swanky Prudential Center in the heart of Boston’s shopping district, the Yogasmoga boutique stands out for its sparse, minimalist aesthetic. At the entrance, there is a large white orchid on a table surrounded by neatly folded tank tops and yoga pants known for their high-tech fabrics. Soothing, Eastern-inspired music is piped in, giving the space a peaceful ambiance. Read more
Made in the USA & Apparel Reshoring: Expert Round-Up
in Apparel, Consumer Products, Domestic Sourcing, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Reshoring, Sustainability/by The Made in America Movement TeamMade in the USA & apparel reshoring is a hot topic in the apparel industry these days. Corporate America is definitely interested- we need to look no further than Walmart’s American Manufacturing Commitment to buy an additional $250 billion dollars of goods made in America over the next 10 years to see evidence of that. Read more
Hillary Clinton Sends Message to Coal Miners
in Energy, Jobs, Solar/by The Made in America Movement TeamLast night, during a Democratic town hall, Hillary Clinton told CNN that “We’re going to put a lot of coal miners and coal companies out of business.” Read more
Trump Profits From Same Foreign Labor Killing U.S. Jobs
in CLOTHING -MEN & WOMEN, Manufacturing, Not Made in USA, Politics/by The Made in America Movement TeamDonald Trump wanted to market a line of men’s clothing that would bear his name. Read more
The North Face Rolling Out Made in America Line
in CLOTHING -MEN & WOMEN, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Sustainability/by The Made in America Movement TeamDonald Trump has a lame excuse for outsourcing the production of his clothing brand. The North Face, meanwhile, is proving that it’s possible to keep business local. Read more
Marriott Hotels in USA Will Carry Made in USA Towels Creating Jobs In The Process
in American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Economy, Jobs, Made in USA, Manufacturing, Production/by The Made in America Movement TeamUNION, S.C.–From now on, all towels made for Marriott International’s nearly 3,000 hotels in the USA will be made in the USA. Read more
Channellock Celebrates 130 Years of American Manufacturing and Innovation
in American Made, Domestic Sourcing, Innovation, Manufacturing/by The Made in America Movement TeamMEADVILLE, PA. — Channellock Inc., a family- owned and -operated plier and hand tool manufacturer, celebrates its 130th anniversary this year. Read more
Nestlé Admits Slavery While Fighting Child Labor Lawsuit
in Consumer Products, Seafood, Slave Labor/by The Made in America Movement TeamIt’s hard to think of an issue that you would less like your company to be associated with than modern slavery. Yet last November Nestlé, the world’s largest foodmaker and one of the most recognisable household brands, went public with the news it had found forced labour in its supply chains in Thailand and that its customers were buying products tainted with the blood and sweat of poor, unpaid and abused migrant workers. Read more
Case Factory Tour Video – Celebrating Over 125 years
in American Made, Manufacturing, Production/by The Made in America Movement TeamRead more