Made in America
The Cost of American Made
We’re often asked to explain why the price of our clothing is higher than that of other brands. We understand that price is an issue for many people wanting to embrace a new brand and/or support a USA brand. We’ve always been transparent in how we conduct our business and we believe if we communicate our costs, you’ll find our pricing pragmatic and responsible. Imported Pricing vs American Made Pricing The largest driver of our pricing is USA labor. …
Read moreThe Sweater Project (Continued)
Back in July, I wrote an article about our efforts to make a sweater in America, discussing how outsourcing has deteriorated the American manufacturing infrastructure to the point where we (the United States) can no longer produce some garments efficiently.
Read moreDoes America Still Make Fabric?
All Todd Shelton products are made in America and we use American made fabrics whenever possible, but not all of our fabrics come from America. Why? Some fabrics are no longer made here.
Read moreWe’re Ready To Make Sweaters. Can America Still Make Them?
Last Spring (2009), we decided it was time to develop a wool sweater for the Todd Shelton brand. We knew it would be one of the biggest manufacturing challenges we’d faced in America.
Read moreHugo Boss to Close Cleveland, Ohio Plant
Hugo Boss has annual sales of over $300 million in the American market. The Cleveland plant made Hugo Boss suits and employed 300 people. It’s another American clothing shop to shut down, few are left.
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Shirts
Made in Ohio.
Jeans
Made in California.
Pants
Made in New York.
T-shirts
Made in New Jersey.
Vests
Made in Los Angeles.
