Give outsourcing jeans-makers the boot! Buy American-made from All-American Clothing!

I finally found a company that doesn't outsource American garment industry jobs to third-world countries.

http://www.allamericanclothing.com/

These folks make everything within the US. I recently bought a pair of jeans from them, and the quality seems excellent so far. At least as thick as Levis, and the stitching seems at least as sturdy, for about the same price. As my older jeans start to wear out, I'll be replacing them with more from All-American.

Their "premium" jeans are seriously ugly. Of course, most Levi jeans are pretty ugly too.

Nice straight dark washes, quality stitching, and tight fit.

My favorite pair of American made jeans is Paige Denim

http://www.paigeusa.com/

i'm big on tailoring -- if my jeans are a retro loose fit then my shirts and jackets have to be very fitted.
and the reverse for my skinny jeans.

Not in my world.

Even if they did fit and flatter my body type.

I got mine for an absolute steal at $60. I would pay double... they are that good.

i know barney's in new yourk buys their stuff -- & fred segal in l.a.

there's a small boutique here in durham that sells them -- so that's where i go.

I bought a pair of "stylish" jeans once. They didn't last more than a year. Waste of money.

When I buy jeans, I want durability. I've got several pairs that I've worn regularly for almost 6 years, and they're only just starting to wear out.

These are American-made, union-label Carhartts, from before they sent their production overseas.

about how I look. Just like the specs I can't ever be without, jeans are such a staple I expect them to do me right.

I know, bad, bad blonde, but that's just how it is.

She's tall (6'0") and we are not rich, but she did once buy a pair of jeans that actually fit her (not cheap).
Took a class last week on how to copy ready-to-wear and am going to try to make her a few pair. Fabric is pretty reasonable online; shouldn't cost more than $20 to make a copy of $110+ jeans.
D.I.Y., it's the American way (oh and the original 70's punk ethos, too!)

Jalie has a good stretch denim pattern and HotPatterns has some good regular patterns for jeans. I purchased some JT Denim via a buying coop on Yahoo a year ago and recently scored some jeans buttons, rivets and topstitch thread. I plan to make a few pairs tailored perfectly to me (once I lose the next 20). I have purchased American made workpants for my husband through 3 different vendors and will need to order more but I am waiting to see if my job will survive the summer first--therefore he is clothed in Salvation Army/Rescue Mission finds. I still have a bag full of his old pants that he does not fit into (38-42W) anymore.

Getting back into it; my best friend's wife passed on early this year, she left me a Bernina and a serger; made a few dresses for my wife 18 years ago or so.
I like Jalie going to check out HotPatterns right now.
Thanks again

And no rivets. Those aren't jeans.

the one pair of women's jeans stops at 20T.

I take 22-24T.

Oh well

:shrug:

Also 2 belts. One for work, one for everything else. I used to go through store bought belts at an alarming rate. not anymore. I'm very happy with them.

K&R!

http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/

This is the denim page:

http://www.stillmadeinusa.com/jeans.htm

It lists the manufacturer, where the denim is sourced, price points, and includes notes (union made, etc.) The list is also sorted by style (traditional, upscale).

Not the get 20 Chinese-slave-labor necklaces for $1.00 "Craft" Fairs. I'm talking about those in which you actually get to meet the person who made the stuff they're selling. These people don't have the benefit of being able to mass produce their products which means no product placement in larger stores. Just a plug for us artisans. :hi:

Who owns this company? Is there a record of any political contributions? Before I shell out any money, I want to make sure I'm not giving it to union-busting teabaggers.

I'll pass on the link to my OFA group, too.

i'm "lucky" enough to be skinny and average height so i can usually find things my size. When i'm in need of a new pair of jeans, i stop into the thrift store every week and try on what they got. I've rarely paid more than $3 a pair.

I'm a big fan of reduce, reuse, recycle or do without.

:shrug:

and when I'm done with them I donate them back again.

And I get a lot of new and used clothing from individuals selling on eBay.


Just dropped a huge bag of (still lots of life in them) T-shirts into a Planet Aid bin last week.


And last fall I went through my closet and found some very nice dresses and shoes I could no longer wear. I was going to sell them at a local consignment shop but figured what the hell...I gave them to someone I thought could use them.

http://www.allamericanclothing.com/

The Importance of Buying Clothes Made in USA

Why should you buy clothing that is Made in the USA? Buying a pair of USA made jeans or shirts from the All American Clothing Company ensures the money and tax dollars stay in our country to support our great country and the people in it. Tax dollars support our schools, fire departments, police and many other programs. The more USA made goods are purchased, the more USA jobs are created and more money stays in our country to support our citizens.

At the All American Clothing Co our clothes are made by using the best USA materials and labor. When you purchase a pair of jeans made in the USA you are helping our economy in so many ways! The jeans are usa made, the box it shipped in was made in the usa, our website is hosted by a USA company, the shipping companies are all from the USA, the people who built our building are USA citizens, etc...The list goes on and on...As you can see buying items that are "Made in USA" affects many jobs in many different industries.

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ARCANUM, Ohio /PRNewswire/ -- All American Clothing Co. said today it is the first jeans manufacturer in the world to offer consumers new "USA Traceability" technology enabling buyers of jeans to know where they were grown and sewn in the U.S. The company believes providing this jeanetics will help educate and motivate buyers to join the company in supporting USA jobs in cotton growing and manufacturing jeans.

The USA Traceability technology is designed to track authenticity in every process involved in manufacturing jeans to verify they're USA Made, from farmer's field to consumer's closet.

"For the first time, consumers will receive proof their jeans are 100% USA 'grown and sewn' by Americans and not by foreign suppliers or manufacturers," the company said.

To trace the origin of their jeans, consumers can log on to the company's website and enter the "traceability number" that comes with their jeans. A map opens to show the exact farm that grew the cotton used in their jeans.

Thanks to the collaboration of All American Clothing and other USA companies in the processing channel, consumers are guaranteed they've supported USA labor and raw goods. All American Clothing said it has reviewed each participant in the production channel to confirm they meet or exceed the requirements of the FTC Act. They contracted a third party, Made in USA Certified ™ www.usa-c.com to investigate and certify compliance with the Federal Trade Commission requirements. All American Clothing earned a "Made in USA Certified Seal."

Purchasing USA-made products supports our country and jobs, the company said. As consumers and citizens, purchasers of American-made products help maintain USA jobs and companies that finance such tax supported assets as schools, roads, policemen, firemen, health functions and unemployment compensation.

All American Clothing Co. is a model success story for small companies struggling today. They are a David vs. Goliath, striving to foster loyalty among customers who support middle class workers. All American Clothing Co. is conceivably the poster child for a "small business success story" in a distressed economy. To find out more about the passion and effort it takes to build a business in today's economy go to www.allamericanclothing.com (888-937-8009) and tab "Our Story."

the US?

shirts. They are reasonably priced.

as well as socks and underwear.

I found both socks and underwear made in the US at Family Dollar , of all places.