The Best Made in USA Products
This Made in USA list is intended for a wide audience of consumers researching American-made products and looking to purchase these products online.
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Big Ideas with Todd Shelton
This edition of Big Ideas with Todd Shelton is packed full of information focused on denim. Grab an ice-cold Kombucha and settle in for some of the finest reading around these parts.
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A Country Needs Manufacturing
The decline of American manufacturing is relatively new – and ongoing. One side claims manufacturing jobs enrich society much more than service jobs. The other side claims goods produced at the lowest cost, no matter the source, are best for the economy. Is it too late to save American apparel manufacturing?
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Todd Shelton Group Production
Group Production is mutually beneficial for customers and our factory. We create production efficiency groups which bring down manufacturing costs. We pass along the savings.
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County of Origin Matters
We operate a sincere, socially responsible and sustainable business model. Our focus is business decisions that elevate our product, our employees and the customers who wear our clothing.
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Re-Thinking What A Sewing Career Can Be
We directly employ all of our seamstresses in our East Rutherford, NJ factory headquarters. Direct employment is the only method that guarantees the clothing is manufactured in a work environment that meets our high standards for worker pay, safety, and respect.
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What is Selvedge Denim?
The word 'selvedge' relates to the 'self-edge' of fabric. Some types of fabric are woven so that the 'edge' can be used in garment construction. In regards to jean construction, using the outer edge of the denim (the self-edge), makes a jean a 'selvedge' denim jean.
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Japan Makes The World’s Best Denim
The best selvedge denim is being produced in Japan, and for good reason...they care more.
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Men’s Custom Shirt Shop
Introducing the Todd Shelton Shirt Shop. A new, expanded collection of men's custom shirts, made in our New Jersey factory.
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Denim Washes: Controlling Our Supply Chain
All denim washing is now being done in-house in our New Jersey brand headquarters.
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Measuring the Right Jeans Waist Size
There is no standard measurement for jeans waist size. Sizing varies considerably among brands because designers have different visions for the look of their jeans. In other words, jeans are not true to size.
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What is Raw Denim?
What is raw denim, who should buy raw denim jeans, and how to care for raw denim.
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Pant Leg Opening, An Overview
Pant leg opening is the width at the bottom of pant legs, generally measured across at the hem, as the pant lies flat. Read more to help gauge your pant leg opening needs.
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Do-It-Yourself Shirt Measuring
Shirt measuring is an easy way to determine what size shirt to order. You can use your best fitting shirt to find your new fit. The Todd Shelton brand encourages customers to follow this evaluation process prior to ordering shirts.
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