American clothing companies that ceased or limited production in America:

Carhartt:
For over 119 years, Carhartt has manufactured premium workwear known for exceptional durability, comfort, quality of construction, and fit that you can feel in the fabrics and see in the performance.  This historic line of clothing, up until recently, was only produced in America.  However times and economies have changed leaving only a handful of pieces of Carhartt clothing made in the USA.



LEVIS:
Levi Strauss & Company, a brand practically synonymous with the U.S.A., decided to shutter virtually all domestic production and shift its manufacturing overseas. While news of the layoffs, roughly 22 percent of Levi's global workforce, resounded heavily across the worn wooden floors of Levi's San Francisco headquarters, the halt is also bad news for America's textile industry. More than just closing shop, Levi's failure to manufacture on home turf reflects a sobering reality for the industry. This is the final death knell of a decades-long lament. 
Article from:  http://www.organicconsumers.org/clothes/chineseslevis.cfm


THE BUNDLE OF EM':
Gap, Guess,  Ralph Lauren [except Double RL line (one of my favorites!)]


MORE COMING SOON!

WHERE TO SHOP FOR HIGH QUALITY GOODS

Speedway: Japanese Made Reproductions
http://www.speedway-shop.com/


Unionmade in San Francisco: Mostly American Made  Traditional Clothing and Workwear
http://www.unionmadegoods.com/

Filson (Workwear Dept.) Made in USA
http://www.filson.com/mens/workwear/-1013/

All USA Clothing: Sells workwear made in The USA
http://allusaclothing.com/


More coming soon

VINTAGE REPRODUCTION WORKWEAR

The best reproduction workwear / denim is being made in Japan. They are so maticulous on every detail. From what I've seen the best stuff are Cushman, Sugar Cane Co, and Lofgren Co. 

Of course US made LEVIS LVC as well

-Carhartt is making some of their old products... But guess what? They are made for European and Japanese markets not available in the USA. WTF?


CARHARTT HERRITAGE COLLECTION
More from the Carhartt Herritage line:
http://www.carhartt-wip.com/products/ss11/men/heritage

CARS

The only true built NORTH AMERICAN car is:
According to NHTSA documents provided to AOL Autos, Ford’s compact Focus is assembled in Wayne, Mich., with 90 percent of its parts sourced from the U.S. and Canada, but its transmission originates in Germany. While the Taurus is assembled in Chicago, Ill., about 65 percent of its parts are of U.S. origin. But its engine and transmission are both built in the U.S.


Mercedes-Benz assembles its ML-, R- and G-Class vehicles in Vance, Alabama, with a U.S./Canadian parts content of 62 percent, but both its engines and transmissions are unsurprisingly sourced from Germany. BMW, meanwhile, assembles its X-series SUVs in Spartanburg, South Carolina, with mostly German componentry.
Read this article: http://autos.aol.com/article/is-your-car-really-american/

BOOTS!

WOVERINE 1000 mile:

Crafted with the same attention to detail found in the original, Wolverine’s new 1,000 Mile Boot is the cornerstone of the collection. Made in America and featuring top quality Horween Chromexcel® Leather, a stacked leather outsole and classic welt construction, the new 1,000 Mile Boot has been meticulously designed to replicate the original’s aesthetic.

(from:

http://www.wolverine.com/us/1000mile )

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REDWING Style No. 8111

IRON RANGER In far northern Minnesota, lies the Mesabi Iron Range, a rugged, remote area from which raw iron ore was mined. The local residents proudly became known as Iron Rangers, individuals with a sense of adventure and a determined personality. Those same attributes are what makes the Iron Ranger.Collection so appealing. These boots are as impressive as they are rugged. 

(from: http://www.rwleatherboots.com/ )

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HERE'S WHAT REALLY PISSES ME OFF!!!!

These Boots are made in USA for the Japanese market only... WTF? Why not make them available to everyone?

(from: http://www.redwingshoe.co.jp/ )

WILL POST MORE SOON!!!!!!!

A great place to start....

Something to be proud of: 
http://www.americancraftsmanproject.com/


Workwear made in USA:
http://www.pointerbrand.com

INTRO

This blog is dedicated to the lost art of detail and a dieing industry of American made products. Mainly touching on the subject of American work apparel from the 1940's and 1950's.

I am all for the Unions but not for the pillaging of an industries finances. Let's face it.. American unions demand too much and have driven the American made products to either sky rocket in price or pushed to be made in other countries. Fueling others success and stimulating their economies. Not ours... I have HUGE respect for self reliant countries, like Italy and Japan that stimulate their own economy.

Enough said! Let's just enjoy the past clothing. I will show you some American companies that still make their workwear in the USA and some that make vintage reproductions here... but beware of the prices. Then I'll show you where the best vintage reproduction workwear is made and where to but them.