Top 25 Made in USA Clothing Brands

Top 25 Made in USA Clothing Brands

Top 25 Made in USA Clothing Brands

29 June 2018

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For lots of consumers, buying American-made clothing is a conscious decision made for a number of different reasons — like ensuring high-quality, durable materials that will last, supporting the US economy or satisfying their classic and traditional sense of style.

If seeing that made-in-the-USA tag on your clothing is important to you, take a browse through our list of the top 25 brands designed and manufactured right here in America

Made in USA clothing brands

Here are our top 25 picks for brands made in the good ol’ USA.

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AllAmerican Clothing	USA	Men’s & Women’s jeans
American Giant	CA	Men’s & women’s shirts, pants, outerwear	Offers a 20% military discount	Direct eBay Bloomingdale’s
Baldwin Denim & Collection	USA	Men’s &women’s jeans, designer shirts & accessories	Imported denim	Direct Amazon
Battenwear	NY	Men’s designer outerwear, sweats, shirts & accessories	Available from retailers across the globe	Direct Urban Outfitters County Ltd.
Buck Mason	CA	Men’s designer jackets, polos, sweaters, accessories & pants	Some material imported	Direct Buck Mason stores in CA and NY

Emerson Fry	USA	Women’s designer blouses, dresses, shoes jackets	Small, limited-release collections	Direct eBay
FairEnds	CA	Men’s, women’s & kids’ ball caps	Custom cap option	Direct Amazon J.Crew
Flynn Skye	CA	Women’s dresses, jumpers, pants, tops & swimwear	Designed in Venice; made in LA	Direct Amazon Urban Outfitters
Gamine Workwear	USA	Workwear for women	Sustainable manufacturing	Direct
Gitman Bros.	PA	Men’s dress shirts, sport shirts & ties	Some materials may be imported	Direct Nordstrom Orvis
Hackwith Design House	MN	Women’s dresses, pants, sweaters and swimwear, including a plus-size line	Many items are made to order	Direct
Hanky Panky	USA	Women’s lingerie & sleepwear	Sources USA-made components whenever possible	Direct Nordstrom Amazon
Karen Kane	CA	Women’s designer tops, dresses, jumpsuits, pants, loungewear, accessories, including a plus-size line	Offers a 20% US Armed Forces discount	Direct Nordstrom Macys
Knickerbocker	NY	Men’s designer button-down shirts, jackets, pants, athleticwear & hats	Supports ethical supply chain practices	Direct Small boutiques
Loggerhead Apparel	USA	Men’s & women’s polos, t-shirts & accessories	All production and manufacturing done in the USA. Company also donates 10% of profits to Loggerhead Sea Turtle conservation efforts.	Direct
Michael Stars	USA	Men’s & women’s basics,sweaters, bottoms, sportswear & accessories	75% of clothing is made in Los Angeles	Direct Nordstrom Zappos
New England Shirt Co	MA	Men’s & women’s dress shirts & sport shirts	Products only available from select retailers	Bloomingdale’s Small boutiques
Outlier	NY	Men’s urbanwear	Signature pants designed around bike commuting	Direct
Rogue Territory	CA	Men’s denim, pants, button-downs & jackets	Denim materials sourced from USA	Direct
Schott NYC	USA	High-end leather jackets for men & women	Only select products are made in America	Direct Nordstrom Bloomingdale’s
Tellason	CA	Men’s jeans & shirts	Jeans made with raw denim	Direct
Todd Shelton	NJ	Men’s & women’s dress & casual wear	Avoids the unnecessary use of animal products	Direct
True Religion	USA	Men’s & women’s designer jeans, sportswear, tops & hats	Only select products are made in the USA	Direct Nordstrom Macys
Welcome Stranger	CA	Men’s jackets, sweaters, pants, dress shirts & tees	Company also sells home and lifestyle products from other brands	Direct
YSTR	USA	Women’sdesigner blouses, dresses & pants	Eco-friendly materials	Direct

Retailers that offer made-in-the-USA clothing options

A few of the retailers that offer American-made clothing brands include:

• Amazon
• Bloomingdale’s
• eBay
• Nordstrom

• Macys
• Urban Outfitters
• Zappos

Our top picks

• Gitman Bros. Pinpoint Cotton Oxford Button-Down – If you’re looking for a well-made, timeless men’s dress shirt, this Gitman Bros. Oxford button-down is worth a look. You’ll pay a little more than you would for a generic department store dress shirt, but the quality and durability can make up for the price difference in the long run.

• Karen Kane Embroidered Cold-Shoulder Dress – We love this elegant spin on the classic LBD. The detailed embroidery is characteristic of Karen Kane style — and what makes this dress really pop.

• Flynn Skye Women’s Get Away Blouse – This ultra-hip yet sophisticated blouse can be dressed down with a pair of shorts for the beach or dressed up with your favorite skinny jeans and heels. It’s also reasonably priced for a high-quality, American-made product.

What qualifications do “Made in America” clothes need to meet?

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regulates two types of standards that determine whether clothing companies can label or market their wares as “Made in America”: unqualified claims and qualified claims.

Unqualified claims

An unqualified claim means the company can prove it meets the FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard requiring the clothing and its parts are made in the United States.

For example, some True Religion jeans contain metal fasteners manufactured outside the US, which means that even if the final product is made here, the jeans can’t be labeled “Made in America.”

Qualified claims

Just as they sound, qualified claims detail the conditions that exclude them from FTC’s “all or virtually all” standard. Qualifiers can include the percentage of content made in the US, where the non-US processing took place and more.

For the True Religion jeans example above, the company would need to qualify its claim with a label like “70% US Content” or “Designed in the USA, Assembled in China.”

Is “Made in the US” clothing a more ethical choice over other options?

Yes, it can be. The United States has specific laws in place that protect its workers and resources using a high set of standards. In countries that lack labor standards, workers can be subject to child labor, unfair treatment, abysmal wages and concerning environmental issues that affect long-term health.

Of course, this isn’t to say that brands that manufacture overseas are necessarily unethical. Many companies are taking a stand globally against poor working conditions and environmental concerns by holding their overseas manufacturers to the same high US standards.Back to top

Is American Apparel clothing still made in America?

No, not all American Apparel clothing is made in the US. The iconic brand is making a comeback after being bought out by a Canadian company. But the “Made in the USA” messaging once plastered all over its former site appears to have taken a backseat.

Select American Apparel products continue to be made in America, but most of the brand’s clothing is now manufactured overseas — primarily in Honduras. However, according to its website, American Apparel is “ethically made and sweatshop-free.”

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Editor’s Note

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Gabrielle Pastorek

Gabrielle Pastorek writes about fashion, beauty and finance. Gabrielle loves helping people find a great deal, whether it’s in their shopping cart or on a credit card. In her free time, she exercises her creative muscles by writing short stories.

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