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Thursday, June 6, 2019

Made in America Movement Website

The Made in America Movement (MAM) website is a great place to find products and learn more about the organization and how it supports businesses and workers in America.
 

They have a list of MAM approved made in USA companies that is organized by the type of product.  Be aware that in some cases, not all of the products from that company will be Made in USA.

Saturday, November 19, 2016

Polar Bottle

PolarBottle.com sells sport bottles (originally for cyclists) that are made in USA, but the stainless steel thermal bottles are partially made in china. Amazon.com link: Polar Bottle Insulated Water Bottle (24-Ounce) (Star Spangled)



Friday, March 22, 2013

Entrepreneur Switches to American Manufacturing, Finds Success

Matthew Burnett's blog post on Maker's Row compares manufacturing overseas to building his product in the United States, and how it can be a key component of a successful business.   Mr. Burnett's company is The Brooklyn Bakery Store, featuring leather goods made in the United States.  You can find a variety of products, from the more modern sleeves for an iPhone, iPad or Macbook to more standard items like wallets, and coin purses.



Makers Row is a new concept in United States manufacturing, combining the do-it-yourself maker movement with factory sourcing:
"Our mission is to make the manufacturing process simple to understand and easy to access.
From large corporations to first time designers, we are providing unparalleled access
to industry-specific factories and suppliers across the United States.
Our first industry target is apparel and accessories. Stay tuned for more..."

Friday, February 22, 2013

American Artist Edward Gorey Gets a Doodle

The Google doodle for Friday, February 22, 2013 honors the birthday of an American artist, writer and poet, Edward Gorey.  He was born in 1925 Chicago, Illinois, and is famous for illustrating a wide variety of books.


Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Stormy Kromer Mercantile

Stormy Kromer Mercantile has men's and women's caps, outerwear, kids caps, and more... all handcrafted in the USA.  The men's flannel and twill shirts have good reviews.  You can see the entire process of making a camo cap below right up to attaching the US flag label.


 
"If you're ever in the area stop by and we'll give you a real factory tour."

Saturday, October 20, 2012

USA Manufacturing Brand

US Manufacturing Needs a Brand Makeover

"...we heard from more than 1,600 manufacturers, and nearly eight out of 10 of them indicated that they expect growth this year. By standing behind their Made in America quality, these manufacturers are even taking back business from the Chinese. "

Blog article from the electronics industry about recent trends.

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Shoplet Office Supplies

Shoplet.com features Made In USA office supplies on it's website.  Although they do not exclusively sell American made products, you can browse using this link to find them.