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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsJohn Ratzenberger's American Made will feature ALL AMERICAN CLOTHING UPDATED!!!
Last edited Wed Oct 23, 2013, 10:27 PM - Edit history (2)
UPDATE: I see I confused some DUers about my jeans and shirts. I was so excited to post the news I didn't think about the title. I have been buying their products for years. A quick search will show I have posted about this company several times for new products, sales, etc. I don't make a dime off these posts. I'm promoting jobs (many are union like the Wigwam socks, King Louie wear that came back from bankruptcy in 2006, and Thorogood boots) in the US that pay middle class taxes thanks to All American Clothing carrying their products.
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/
From email: Were pleased to announce that we will be featured on actor John Ratzenberger's new TV series, John Ratzenberger's American Made.
You might remember John as Cliff Clavin (the mailman on Cheers), the voice of many Pixar characters, and the host of Made in America, which aired on the Travel Channel from 2004 - 2008.
John loves this country and is proud to showcase American companies like ours. Youll see the story behind our company including how we build the products we all know and love. The series will also feature other great American companies and inspiring Made in the USA stories.
Cooley Hurd
(26,877 posts)Le Taz Hot
(22,271 posts)JaneyVee
(19,877 posts)Will definitely shop there this coming spring. (I buy 90% of my clothes during spring)
ChisolmTrailDem
(9,463 posts)ALL AMERICAN CLOTHING for keeping their business "all american". However, isn't Ratz a RWNJ on par with Patricia Heaton, Kelsey Grammer, and others?
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)He's doing what I feel is a good thing here. He can be whatever he wants to be politically. His right.
brucefan
(1,549 posts)Do some research on Ratzenberg.He's a rascist piece of shit.Maybe Ted Nugent is selling something you buy too.
bigwillq
(72,790 posts)samsingh
(17,600 posts)he is disgusting
UTUSN
(70,725 posts)pinboy3niner
(53,339 posts)joeybee12
(56,177 posts)One of the craziest baggers out there!
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)We're praising this guy on DU?
Kurska
(5,739 posts)Hitler probably washed his hands after using the bathroom, should we stop doing that too?
stevenleser
(32,886 posts)If they did have hitler's picture on their soap, shouldnt we be upset about that?
That's the analogy, not the fact that everyone does a particular thing.
Kurska
(5,739 posts)I certainly won't be throwing my money at him.
Hitler soap is a pretty funny idea though. Might be a nice prank gift. I'm saying that as a jew.
ellenfl
(8,660 posts)Omaha Steve
(99,686 posts)This is about good PR for a company that is one of the few companies that makes clothes in the USA.
BIG difference.
samsingh
(17,600 posts)spanone
(135,857 posts)BelgianMadCow
(5,379 posts)what with silly high wages and all?
Excellent news, I hope the idea spreads.
On a side note; I went to see what Made in USA certified means. There are also labels that you can get at 51% of the product coming from the USA. http://info.usa-c.com/
Omaha Steve
(99,686 posts)http://www.allamericanclothing.com/FAQS.html#4
4) Are your products made in the USA?YES, our products are made in the USA. Our products are currently made in Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Texas and Wisconsin! We meet and exceed all requirements set by the FTC (click here to visit the FTC) http://business.ftc.gov/documents/bus03-complying-made-usa-standard
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/ABUS.html
Made in USA Certified: What does this mean?
Made in USA Certified is a third party that provides an independent, trusted and recognizable certification that assures products are made in the United States of America. To establish qualification for the Made in USA Certified Seal, or Product of USA Certified Seal, products must be certified as having all or virtually all of their core components manufactured or grown in the United States of America, as well as 100% of their assembly conducted in the U.S. A.
"All American Clothing Co. competes in an industry that is considered to be 97% foreign made. Thus we receive emails on a daily basis asking if we are truly in the top 3% of USA Made apparel manufactures. Patrons constantly question us about raw goods and labor. I certainly cannot fault buyers for asking.... but the truth is we are one of the few that can legally claim to be USA Made. We exceed the Federal Trade Commissions strictest of rules. The backing offered by Made in USA Certified consistently helps us to satisfy our patrons that we are being honest, compliant and well within the FTC Act's conditions/rules. USA Made products and jobs are important and Made in USA Certified helps us to give comfort to the patrons that they are getting a genuine USA Made product."
~~Lawson Nickol, Co-Founder
pintobean
(18,101 posts)And, I'm all for everyone buying American. If Ratzenberger wants to support American jobs, I support him in this effort. I welcome any wingnuts who want to buy American.
Starry Messenger
(32,342 posts)Bucky
(54,041 posts)it will be forced to provide ObamaCare to its employees and thus destroy American jobs, liberty, and freedom.
ProfessorPlum
(11,267 posts)Or made in the Marianas islands . .. that kind of USA?
Omaha Steve
(99,686 posts)Union thugs doing jail time?
Seriously look over the site a little.
Here is where the denim comes from:
Let me know how many prisoners you see.
OS
Curmudgeoness
(18,219 posts)Not Walmart pricing, but not bad. Some cute blouses.
Too bad that there are not many options for women. They need to improve the women's selections and options....since I am in the market for a coat and shoes, I looked, and there is one two coats (and they are just jackets) and no women's shoes/boots. Too bad.
mrsadm
(1,198 posts)JI7
(89,260 posts)and i think i might buy some stuff after checking out your site.
Omaha Steve
(99,686 posts)I have been buying from them for years would be my disclaimer.
Rob H.
(5,352 posts)It was actually less expensive than an imported Levi's jacket and it fits great. It replaced a very old US-made Levi's jacket that had finally gotten too worn to keep wearing and I like it just as much as my old one.
Archae
(46,340 posts)Like Donald Trump whining about China taking jobs when his own brand of clothes is made in China.
Omaha Steve
(99,686 posts)But his old show did a great job of covering companies that made things here in the USA!
matt819
(10,749 posts)I've read that he is, in Romney's words, a severe conservative.
That said, I have bought from this company and have been very happy with my purchase. I would hope that AAC is apolitical, because there are choices.
Nevernose
(13,081 posts)He came on a commercial for Valley Health System Hospitals of Las Vegas. I mean, I saw Toy Story, but I have literally not thought of this person in 25 years. In the last 60 seconds I've discovered he's a wingnut, claims to buy American, and loves corporate hospital chains.
Shampoobra
(423 posts)Actor John Ratzenberger, known partly for his role as Cliff Clavin in the 1980s sitcom "Cheers," slammed the Democratic bill as a form of socialism.
"These are Woodstock Democrats," he said at the rally. "We have to remember where their philosophy comes from. It doesn't come from America. It comes from overseas. It comes from socialism. And socialism is a philosophy of failure."
CANDO
(2,068 posts)But totally awesome someone makes clothing in this country.
Omaha Steve
(99,686 posts)Just call in to get an authorization and they pay the return shipping costs. So easy to work with.
They sent me a buckle for a belt I screwed up. My fault. NO CHARGE!
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/SARP.html#returns
WOW! Free Returns and Exchanges
*If you aren't 100% satisfied, return any item within 90 days for an exchange or refund of the product price... Experience the comfort of buying USA made clothing!
If you are not 100% satisfied with your purchase, you can return your order to the warehouse for a full refund of the product price (Returns must be unworn, in the state you received them, and in the original packaging). We believe that in order to have the best possible online shopping experience, our customers should not have to pay for domestic return shipping. So if for whatever reason you're not happy with your purchase, just follow the instructions below. All we ask is that you send the items back to us in the original packaging, and make sure that the merchandise is in the same condition in which you received it.
Please email us (info@allamericanclothing.com) within 90 days from the date you received the order for an RA# and Return Shipping Label.
Products must be in the condition you received them and in the original box and/or packaging. Dirty items cannot be returned.
Return shipping is absolutely FREE only when you contact us for an RA#.
You will be provided with a pre-paid UPS domestic label to return the purchase to us.*
Once your return is received and inspected by our warehouse (usually within 72 hours of receipt),your refund will be processed and a credit will be automatically applied to your credit card or original method of payment within 7 days. Please note that depending on your credit card company, it may take an additional 2-10 business days after your credit is applied for it to post to your account.
You may not return goods if they are decorated items, dirty, discontinued, or closeout items. Samples can only be returned if approved in writing.
Restocking charges may be assessed on bulk or custom orders due to refused shipments, incorrectly ordered sizes or customer errors. Freight and COD charges may also be assessed.
* Socks, DVDs, Books, Underwear, and Beanies/Hats are NOT returnable unless it is due to a manufacturing defect, they must be in original packaging.
* Free Shipping offers, Free Returns and Rewards Points are for retail internet orders only. This does not apply to bulk or custom orders.
* Free returns do not apply to 'discount rack' items.
BrotherIvan
(9,126 posts)We sew everything here in the US. There are a few sewing contractors that are so busy, they are buying up the factories that went out of business and expanding. All the textile manufacturing went overseas and decimated entire communities. But because of the rise of the internet and ecommerce, small companies like ours are bringing it back.
There are so many advantages to manufacturing in the US. Quality of course being number 1. When we are in production, I can go on the floor and look at how everything is going. I know many people who were fooled into thinking foreign=more profit who literally lost everything when their shipment of goods arrived and whole orders were completely unsellable and ruined.
Secondly, we make organic items that don't need to be sprayed with nasty/toxic stuff so it won't rot on it's sometimes year-long journey from overseas. That nasty chemical smell you smell when you open a package? That's any number of very toxic chemicals that are most likely embedded in the fabric so it won't rot. Nice, huh?
And last but not least, we believe in the skill and talent of American workers. And we want to invest in our community. So please, next time you shop, look for Made or Manufactured in the USA. There are tons of choices now!
pengillian101
(2,351 posts)I've been looking for USA made clothing, so thanks again.