Why buy American made apparel?
Higher manufacturing standards in the USA
Health and safety product regulations
Safer working conditions
Ex: The Rana Plaza collapse in Bangladesh which killed over 1,100 textile workers
Strict child labor laws in the USA
Support American workers and their families by providing sustainable living wages
Reliability of supply and deliverability
More durable and high-quality textiles
High quality materials create clothes that last longer and fit better
Support American farmers and their families
Foster American independence
Help stimulate the economy by putting money back into local businesses
Reduction of pollution caused by overseas shipping
Re-shoring manufacturing creates American jobs
Buying American made increases patriotism