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73 BRANDS THAT ARE STILL MADE RIGHT HERE IN THE USA

Updated on June 28, 2024
by
Jeff Rindskopf
updated by
Liane Starr


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KEEPING PRODUCTION STATESIDE



As the economy becomes increasingly globalized, it's more difficult to find
products made in the United States. Yet for many consumers, "Made in USA" is a
mark of quality that makes a purchase more worthwhile: Surveys show almost
two-thirds of respondents preferring to buy American-made and more than
one-fifth saying they'd be willing to pay up to 10% more for an American-made
product. Although many popular brands seem to be stamped "Made in China," there
are still companies whose products are made right here in the USA.




Prices and availability are subject to change.




Editor's note: This story was updated in June 2024

Amazon


WEBER GRILLS

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The rounded shape of the Weber grill, which hasn't changed since it was first
designed in 1952, has helped make it a recognizable fixture at many outdoor
cookouts. Although Weber does make gas models overseas, all other Weber grills
are made at the company's headquarters in Palatine, Illinois, including
Cheapism's pick for best charcoal grill.






Airstream


AIRSTREAM TRAILERS

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Often associated with cross-country road trips of yesteryear, the iconic
aluminum Airstream trailer is now the oldest luxury trailer in the industry
(which means you'll find plenty of used models on the market). Its longevity is
thanks in large part to the high-quality manufacturing processes at the
company's plant in Jackson Center, Ohio, which still employs nearly 500 people.
If even Airstream's smaller trailers are too much, there's branded clothing and
accessories available at the online store.

Gibson


GIBSON GUITARS

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Gibson guitars are among the most iconic instruments in popular music, and the
company is fittingly based in Nashville, also known as Music City. The company
was founded in Michigan more than a century ago and now makes its guitars at
factories in Tennessee and Montana. Prices can go well into the thousands for
certain guitars on Amazon. The company went through a bankruptcy reorganization
in 2018 and began a back-to-basics approach with good results; pandemic
popularity has brought plans for a major expansion to its factory in Bozeman.




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Wilson


WILSON FOOTBALLS

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Wilson is the official supplier of footballs to the National Football League,
and each pigskin is handmade in America. More than 4,000 leather footballs are
made daily at the company's facility in Ada, Ohio, which employs 120 people.
Wilson footballs come with a pump and tee.


Target


CHESAPEAKE BAY CANDLES

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Chesapeake Bay Candle factory workers make more than a half-million scented
candles each month for sale at popular retail stores such as Target, as well as
online. But no longer in Maryland, as 125 workers were laid off there in 2019 so
Newell Brands, the company's  owner since 2017, could move production to
Whatley, Massachusetts — still made in America.

Walmart


AMERICAN PLASTIC TOYS

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Staying true to its name for nearly 60 years, American Plastic Toys has resisted
outsourcing its production to China, where 90% of toys sold in America are made.
The company employs 300 workers at five facilities in Michigan and Mississippi,
and make toy cars, dollhouses, wagons, toy strollers, and more.




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KitchenAid


KITCHENAID MIXERS

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The KitchenAid mixer has been around in one form or another for more than 100
years now. The mixers are still made at the company's flagship plant in
Greenville, Ohio, even as KitchenAid has come to make many non-American-made
appliances, as well. The iconic stand mixers are noted for their performance and
durability.


Allen Edmonds


ALLEN EDMONDS SHOES

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Only 2% of shoes sold in America are made here, including Allen Edmonds
footwear. The company specializes in painstakingly crafted, hand-stitched men's
dress shoes of varying styles and widths. The company's shoes are understandably
expensive, but its website includes both sale and factory seconds sections.

Amazon


GREEN TOYS

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Green Toys has recycled more than 80 million milk jugs to make eco-friendly toys
that meet rigorous standards for sustainability and safety, not to mention
durability. Relying on a local, all-American supply chain also helps it reduce
energy use, Green Toys has become a top seller of eco-friendly children's toys,
offering miniature toy vehicles and sorting sets that rarely exceed $30.

Amazon


AQUASANA WATER FILTERS

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Aquasana creates water filters to reduce contaminants in tap water while leaving
behind helpful minerals such as magnesium and calcium. The company behind
Aquasana, Sun Water Systems, has based all its manufacturing in Texas, meaning
high-end filtration systems, including its adjustable showerhead filter, are
completely American-made.




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Amazon


LASKO FANS

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Lasko specializes in small appliances for heating and cooling the home. Although
a few of its products are now made overseas — and Lasko motors come from China —
the company continues to make many American-made products at plants in
Tennessee, Texas, and Pennsylvania, including its sleek wind curve cooling fan.
It also sells an oscillating stand fan ($30).

Kohl's


FIESTA TABLEWARE

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Fiesta makes ceramic tableware for humans and their furry friends in several
colorful art-deco styles, including its "bowl plate" for use with any kind of
meal. Fiesta prices start low, but opt for a larger set for the best value.
While the company closed its East Liverpool, Ohio, plant, which meant leaving
the city where it was founded in 1871, it's still made in America — but
in Newell, West Virginia.

Amazon


CRAYOLA CRAYONS

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Every art supply sold under the Crayola label is made at the company's flagship
factory in Easton, Pennsylvania — also the site of one of the company's
extravagant Crayola Experience retail sites. An average day's production totals
13 million crayons alone. Prices usually range from $5 to $25 for sets of
colored pencils, chalk, Silly Putty eggs, paint, and more.


Socks4Life


SOCKS4LIFE

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Socks4Life isn't a manufacturer, but rather an online retailer specializing in
socks made in the United States by other companies. Its selection is affordable
— most three-pair packs sell for less than $12 — and varied, with sections
devoted to thermal socks, boot socks, and even diabetic socks. The few
non-American-made items on the site are specified in company product
descriptions.

Goodwear USA


GOODWEAR USA CLOTHING

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Every step of the manufacturing and supply process is all-American at Goodwear
USA, a domestic clothing brand known for high-quality, lightweight shirts and
sweatshirts for men and women. The cotton the company uses is verified to be
American-grown. Products typically don't exceed $100.




Related: Clothing Brands That Are Still Made in America

Amazon


STETSON HATS

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A Texas company founded at the tail end of the Civil War, Stetson is now the
only company to make cowboy hats entirely in the USA, and it is also one of the
largest hat makers in the nation. Still a cornerstone of Western lore, millions
of Stetson hats are made each year in the company's 9-acre Philadelphia plant.


New Balance


NEW BALANCE SHOES

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No other brand makes as much athletic footwear in the USA as New Balance. Each
year the company makes more than 4 million pairs with at least 70% domestic
materials. Look for shoes labeled "made in USA," which are often more-durable
but priced higher. The company faced a class action over the claim that was
settled in 2018, good enough for the U.S. military to sign a $17.3 million
contract to buy sneakers for basic training. In April, the company began
production in a new 80,000-square-foot factory in Methuen, Massachusetts.

Amazon


BURT'S BEES PERSONAL CARE PRODUCTS

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Burt's Bees sells about 200 skin- and hair-care products with an environmentally
friendly approach from its headquarters in North Carolina. Now owned by Clorox,
Burt's Bees still makes lip balms and ointments with minimal processing or
additives. Prices rarely exceed $25 — and the media has buzzed over how one tube
of Burt's lip balm sells every second.

Amazon


ZIPPO LIGHTERS

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The first Zippo lighter was made in 1933 in Bradford, Pennsylvania, and the
thousands of variations made since have almost all been made in the same town.
The reusable metal lighter company is now an iconic American brand selling its
products around the world.


Amazon


LOUISVILLE SLUGGERS

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Baseballs are no longer made in the United States, but at least some bats still
are. Although the brand was sold to a Finnish company, Louisville Sluggers are
still made in Kentucky, as they have been since 1884, including its signature
wooden model.




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Ace Hardware


BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT

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Founded in Brooklyn by an Irish immigrant in 1883, Benjamin Moore now operates
in eight locations throughout New Jersey that collectively make more than 3,500
paint colors. Owned by Berkshire Hathaway, Benjamin Moore's products are noted
for their high quality. Prices for its gallon-size cans and other products vary
among retailers.

Amazon


ORECK XL VACUUMS

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Many of the vacuums and air purifiers made by Oreck are made outside the United
States, but its signature Xtended Life vacuum is still made entirely at its
factory in Cookeville, Tennessee, even now that the company has been acquired by
a larger multinational corporation.


Amazon


K'NEX TOYS

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K'Nex is one of the few leading toy companies committed to making its products
in the United States. The raw materials all come from American sources as well.
The company employs 150 people at its plant in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, making
classics such as the 480-piece kit of its connectable building toys.

Amazon


POST-IT NOTES

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Every Post-It note available for purchase in the United States or Japan was made
here in America, most of them at 3M's plant in Cynthiana, Kentucky. The plant
was once used to make copiers and overhead projectors, and the facilities have
expanded to focus on the adhesive notepads since 1985.

Amazon


PYREX GLASSWARE

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Pyrex was founded in 1915 and sold to Corning in 1998, but the new ownership
avoided transferring American manufacturing operations overseas. Although
Pyrex's metal bakeware is now made abroad, the oven-safe lidded glassware used
to preserve many a leftover meal is still made at the factory in Charleroi,
Pennsylvania.




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L.L. Bean


L.L. BEAN BOAT & TOTE BAGS

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L.L. Bean's line of simple yet effective Boat & Tote bags has been made in Maine
from hearty 24-ounce canvas since first introduced in 1944. The Freeport-based
company makes some of its other products abroad.

Lodge Cast Iron


LODGE COOKWARE

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Lodge is one of the rare companies that remain family-owned after more than a
century of continuous operation. Its foundry in South Pittsburg, Tennessee, has
been in operation since Lodge's start in 1896 and continues to make enduring
cast-iron cookware in a wide variety of styles and prices. In 2017, the company
fired up a 127,000-square-foot foundry adding production capacity in the same
town.

Herman Miller


HERMAN MILLER FURNITURE

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Herman Miller is the brand most representative of a sleek, modernist-style
furniture that's back in vogue. Industrial designs such as the Aeron office
chair have become iconic. The brand is based in Zeeland, Michigan, and has kept
manufacturing here in the USA with pieces ranging from $500 to $16,000. And
maybe you'll want to sit down for this news: Herman Miller bought Knoll, a
furniture maker based in the Midwest, for $1.8 billion in 2021.


Target


DR. BRONNER'S SOAP

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Dr. Bronner's makes Castile soaps and other health products in line with the
moral philosophies of its founder and namesake, Emmanuel Bronner. Its soaps,
lotions, oils, and balms are all made in America with organic, fair-trade
products, using traditional methods outlined on the information-packed product
labels.

Igloo


IGLOO COOLERS

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Many of the most-common cooler designs come from Igloo, and all the company's
products come from a 1.4 million-square-foot facility near Houston. The brand
expanded not long ago to sell more heavy-duty coolers, resulting in a larger
price range up to $300 for wheeled hard cooler units.




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Vitamix


VITAMIX BLENDERS

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Vitamix was founded in Olmsted Township, Ohio, and the company remains based
there today, along with its manufacturing facilities and hundreds of domestic
employees. The blender company, founded in 1921, now has a full line of
commercial and home products available for purchase at many retailers and
online.





Amazon


STERILITE CONTAINERS

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From the same man who invented Tupperware, Sterilite makes plastic storage
containers, as well as a host of other home storage products. The company's
product line has expanded consistently since its founding in 1939, and it
continues to make its products exclusively in the USA at seven plants
coordinated from a base in Townsend, Massachusetts — including a major Illinois
production expansion.

Tervis


TERVIS DRINKWARE

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Since 1946, Tervis has been making tumblers that are customizable and insulated
using a unique double-walled design that keeps cold drinks cold and hot drinks
hot. The drinkware is made in America at a manufacturing facility in North
Venice, Florida, where it added a few dozen jobs in late 2021.

Heritage Bicycles


HERITAGE BIKES

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Heritage General Store is the first company to make a completely Chicago-made
bike since Schwinn relocated from the city in the '70s. Heritage also runs
coffeehouses, so guests can order an Americano before browsing a selection of
vintage handmade bikes and related apparel.




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Hanky Panky


HANKY PANKY LINGERIE

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Hanky Panky makes durable designer lingerie frequently touted for its strength
and comfort, thanks in large part to the use of extra thread and stitches. All
the fabrics used in its garments are knitted in the United States. Pay around
$20 for basic garments or up to around $295 for a silk robe. The company
recently opened its first physical store — in New York.

Smith & Wesson


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Smith & Wesson was founded in Springfield, Massachusetts, in 1852 and grew into
the nation's largest handgun maker, expanding its operations to include
handcuffs, knives, and tactical law-enforcement tools (and is now actually
called American Outdoor Brands). Its guns, made legendary by their use in the
Civil War and by Clint Eastwood in the film "Dirty Harry," are made in
facilities in Maine and Tennessee as well as Springfield. 

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The lightweight Wiffle ball was invented in the 1950s by a former semi-pro
baseball player who wanted to help his son avoid injury while practicing. His
invention has become a staple of backyard ballgames since. Little else about the
company has changed — the products are still cheap, the dimensions are still the
same, and manufacturing operations are still in Shelton, Connecticut.


Amazon


SLINKYS

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The Slinky, introduced by naval engineer Richard James in 1945, is one of the
most successful toys in history. The company is now owned by the larger toy
corporation Alex Brands, but Slinkys are still made at the same facility in
Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania — which closed down in 2020 but got news of a
reopening in November with acquisition by Pennsylvania-based Just Play.

Best Buy


VIKING APPLIANCES

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The appliance company that first introduced professional-grade oven ranges still
makes all its ovens, refrigerators, and other products in the USA.
Viking employs more than 1,000 people at four manufacturing facilities near its
headquarters in Greenwood, Mississippi, where it also opened a cooking school
and restaurant.

Amazon


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As the name suggests, Vermont Teddy Bear makes all its stuffed animals in
Vermont. Two factories make nearly a half-million teddy bears each year, making
the company one of the largest makers of teddy bears and the largest seller by
mail and online orders. The stuffed ursine friends are made with recycled cotton
and guaranteed for life.




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STEINWAY PIANOS

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Often considered the world's foremost piano company, Steinway operates
manufacturing facilities in Hamburg, Germany, and New York City. The
Queens-based factory supplies the Americas with the company's distinguished
professional-level pianos, many of which cost more than $100,000.

Hallmark


HALLMARK GREETING CARDS

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Hallmark makes almost all its U.S.-sold greeting cards and gift-wrap products at
manufacturing centers in Kansas, Missouri, Texas, and Illinois, which
collectively employ about 1,800 workers — though there's cause for concern as
chains CVS and Walmart start cutting back on card space, saying they're just not
selling like they used to. Notable exceptions include any cards with recorded
sounds or featuring handiwork such as beads and tassels. The company's cards and
other paper products rarely exceed $10.

BBQGuys


KETTLEPIZZA OVENS

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KettlePizza makes a pizza oven insert fit for most common charcoal grills. It
has the dual function of allowing you to check the food's progress without
opening the lid and allowing the heat to escape. The simple yet revelatory
product is made at inventor Al Contarino's North Andover, Massachusetts, barn.


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MERLE NORMAN MAKEUP

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This well-known makeup company has kept its research and manufacturing
facilities in Los Angeles County since 1931. Although it expanded beyond the
original Santa Monica studio, Merle Norman remains family-owned and committed to
producing superior cosmetics, which are sold in individually managed "try before
you buy" studios around the nation.

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Anchor Hocking has been producing its glassware in the USA since the company's
founding in 1905. It employs more than 1,500 associates across the nation, most
of them concentrated around its manufacturing plants in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
Anchor Hocking has plenty of products marked with a "Made in the USA" label,
except for a select few collections that are sourced internationally.



Regal Ware


REGAL WARE

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You might already own a pot or pan made by Regal Ware, which has been making
high-quality stainless steel and cast-iron cookware from its Wisconsin
manufacturing facilities for more than 100 years. The company's products are
sold under brand names such as Kitchen Fair, Lifetime, and Saladmaster. 


Harley-Davidson


HARLEY-DAVIDSON

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William Harley and Arthur Davidson built their first motorcycle in Milwaukee in
1903. Since then, Harley-Davidson has survived countless rough periods and
changes in ownership to remain an iconic part of American biker culture. The
company and its manufacturing operations are still based in Milwaukee, and today
the new machines sell for anywhere between $25,000 and $50,000. In 2021 the
company said it was forced to move some production overseas because of tariffs
imposed by other countries in a White House trade war.

Wiggy's


WIGGY'S SLEEPING BAGS

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Based in Colorado with a secondary retail store in Anchorage, Wiggy's makes
sleeping bags to withstand harsh conditions with contoured hoods and its own
form of insulation, called Lamilite. No matter the temperature rating and fabric
weight, every one of its durable sleeping bags is made at a factory in Grand
Junction.

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GORILLA GLUE

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The Gorilla Glue Co. is a family-owned adhesive maker whose heavy duty products
— most notably its namesake Gorilla Glue — supply thousands of DIYers and
woodworkers each year. Its glues, tapes, epoxies, and even skin-care products
are made in America at its headquarters in Cincinnati, ranked consistently as
one of the city's top places to work.




O'Keeffe's


O'KEEFFE'S

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Not to be confused with Gorilla Glue's O'Keeffe skincare line, O'Keeffe's is a
design company specializing in leakproof skylight installations, fire-rated
glass, square rung ladders, and other aluminum building products. The company
relies on in-house research and development for its products and makes them
through computer-integrated manufacturing at a Brisbane, California,
headquarters.

Vermont Castings


VERMONT CASTINGS

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There's something rustic and timeless about the Green Mountain State, and the
same goes for this line of cast iron wood stoves that bears its name. Since
1979, Vermont Castings has been making energy-conserving wood and gas stoves as
well as smaller wood burning inserts from its foundries in Randolph and Bethel
with varied, "furniture-quality" designs to suit your home decor.

Red Land Cotton


RED LAND COTTON

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Red Land Cotton isn't just a name — rather it comes from the North Alabama red
soil on which the Yeager family grows the cotton used to make its lines of bed
sheets and bath towels. Red Land Cotton continues the American South's rich
textile history using sustainable growing techniques and a custom gin to make
reasonably priced linens that can truly be called farm-to-home. It finished
construction of a 25,000-square-foot warehouse, store, and distribution center
not long ago.


Da Vinci Paint


DA VINCI PAINT

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With roots extending back to Italy, the Da Vinci Paint Co. was founded in
Southern California in 1975 and gained an edge over competitors by virtue of its
raw materials and larger paint tubes sold at comparable prices. The pigment
ingredients may come from all over, but Da Vinci's oil, acrylic, and gouache
paints have always been handmade in California.

Shinola


SHINOLA WATCHES

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Previously a brand of shoe polish, the name Shinola now belongs to a Detroit
luxury-goods maker specializing in watches, each of which comes with a lifetime
guarantee, as well as bicycles and leather goods. Though dinged by the FTC for
using Swiss and other imported parts, the watches are still fully assembled in
the United States, with other products and materials sourced through
manufacturing partners in Ann Arbor and Wisconsin. 




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GO-KOT


GO-KOT

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Made in Alabama from U.S.-sourced raw materials, the GO-KOT is a premier
solution for anyone who enjoys camping with comfort but would prefer not to lug
around a bulky air mattress. It's a lightweight nylon cot, adding only 10 pounds
to a pack while supporting 350 pounds. It disassembles in one minute's time,
too.


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POLARMAX

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Polarmax specializes in providing comfortable base-layer clothing for any
condition, and devotes considerable resources to developing breathable,
moisture-proof performance fabrics. Its vertical business structure means all
manufacturing and shipping activities take place within a 30-mile radius of its
headquarters in West End and Candor, North Carolina, partnering with numerous
outdoor retailers to sell products across the nation.

Emerson Creek Pottery


EMERSON CREEK POTTERY

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Emerson Creek Pottery continues a long tradition of American-made ceramics with
handcrafted microwave and oven-proof wares that have been featured in venues as
storied as Monticello and Mount Vernon. Its nontoxic, sustainably make pottery
is all locally made near its retail shop in Bedford, Virginia, a rustic setting
with log walls and an original fireplace befitting this colonial pastime.

Cobalt Creek Rugs


COBALT CREEK RUGS

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Cobalt Creek makes rugs in a style they call "Rustic Redefined," using premium
nylon to create designs that look modern while harkening back to frontier
history with Native American-inspired patterns and forest scenery. Its richly
varied but always aesthetically pleasing rugs are designed by Americans
and made on American machines, and are available for purchase online.


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GREEN EARTH TECHNOLOGIES

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This "purpose-driven" company based in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, strives to
provide consumers a green alternative to standard motor oils without sacrificing
anything in value or performance. Green Earth's American-made G-OIL and G-CLEAN
branded lubricants recycle plant and animal fats to make biodegradable
performance chemicals.




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NORDIC WARE

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Founded in 1946, Nordic Ware still makes the vast majority (approximately 98%)
of products from a facility in Minneapolis that also houses its corporate
headquarters. Products include unimpeachably sturdy kitchen wares, such as the
cast-aluminum bundt pan that became its flagship offering, as well as cookie
sheets, serving bowls, measuring cups, and more.




Related: Where to Find Quality Cookware and Kitchen Appliances Made in America

Green Guru Gear


GREEN GURU GEAR

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Buying and using up a lot of outdoor gear can lead to considerable environmental
destruction, which is why the folks behind Green Guru Gear founded a more
eco-friendly form of adventure retailer, making backpacks, wallets, and bike
accessories from discarded gear that would otherwise end up in landfills. All
its products are made in Colorado from recycled materials.


American Eco Furniture


AMERICAN ECO FURNITURE

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American Eco Furniture is a company that lives up to its name by handcrafting
furniture to order from lumber sustainably grown in the Midwest. Based in
Athens, Georgia, the company relies on U.S. craftsmen who use old world
techniques that keep the furniture free of plastic parts as well as toxins such
as lead and formaldehyde often used in finishing.

Mohop


MOHOP

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Mohop is a footwear, handbag, and accessories retailer that makes all its
designs in the United States from sustainably sourced materials, while using new
digital scanning and 3D manufacturing processes that make mass-customizable
products for a lower cost. Its ergonomic footwear comes loaded with arch
support, quarter-inch "heaven" padding, and nylon lining throughout, while its
faux leather shoes are made with even more space-age techniques that are far
kinder to the environment and to cows than those used with traditional leather.

Green Glove Dryer


GREEN GLOVE DRYER

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The Smoots family invented the Green Glove Dryer as a practical solution for a
common problem. The company is based in Vicksburg, Michigan, where all its
products are made. The flagship product fits over in-home heating vents and
provides notches for wet mittens, socks, and other small garments to dry.




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CHANNELLOCK

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Founded in 1886 and based in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Channellock is a leading
maker of must-have pliers and other hand tools for professionals and DIYers. It
employs more than 300 people. Not long ago it wrapped up a $10 million expansion
of warehouse and production capacity.

Case Knives


CASE KNIVES

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Founded in 1889, W.R. Case & Sons Cutlery Co. employs more than 350 people in
Bradford, Pennsylvania, where it makes legendary handcrafted pocket knives, as
well as cooking, hunting, and specialty knives. For many folks, these
knives have become family heirlooms, passed down for generations. The company
routinely unveils special edition collections and commemorative pieces. It also
offers personalization services, including engraving.

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ESTWING HAND TOOLS

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Based in Rockford, Illinois, Estwing been designing and making hammers, axes,
specialty tools, and pry bars since 1923. The company is well known for its
rubber- and leather-handled hammers and other hand tools, which earn high praise
for their ruggedness, making them popular among construction professionals.


Leatherman


LEATHERMAN MULTITOOLS

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A product that can last a lifetime, the popular and innovative Leatherman
multitools are the infinitely handy all-in-one devices born out of the
imagination and perseverance of Oregon native Tim Leatherman. Campers, hunters,
and DIYers have been thrilled ever since. The company, founded in 1983, makes
all of its products in Portland, Oregon, where it employs more than 500 people.

Martin Guitar


MARTIN GUITARS

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Martin guitars have been played by Johnny Cash, Joan Baez, Paul Simon, and Beck,
among many others. While Martin, which dates back to the 1830s, does have a
production plant in Mexico for its less-expensive models, its headquarters in
Nazareth, Pennsylvania, is where it makes its top-of-the-line guitars and
ukuleles. When there's no pandemic on, fans of the legendary guitars can see
them made on factory tours five days a week.




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Cutco


CUTCO KNIVES

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Cutco, founded in 1949, employs more than more than 600 employees at its factory
and headquarters in Olean, New York. The largest maker of kitchen knives in the
United States and Canada, Cutco's products come with a "Forever Guarantee"
promising customer satisfaction and lifetime sharpening. The company also offers
table knives, a handful of outdoor knives, shears, and other utensils.


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DUKE CANNON SUPPLY CO.

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The classic giant brick of Duke Cannon’s Big Ass Soap speaks not just to the
sense of humor of this Minneapolis men's grooming brand, but to its military
inspiration – the company says the soap is similar to what G.I.s were given in
the Korean War and is made in the same family-owned plant that was the biggest
supplier to the military then (though Duke Cannon itself was founded in 2011).
The company makes everything from "beard balm" to waterless "field towels," all
packaged with its witty brand of machismo.

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NO-MES NAIL CLIPPERS

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It was just in 1991 that a Troy, New York, tool and die man got tired of his
nail clippings "flying out the sides of the nail clipper and all over the place"
and wondered: Why not cover the sides to keep the clippings inside? It wasn't
long afterward that he prototyped, patented, and started making his simple,
"No-mes" product that became a staple of QVC.

Defy


DEFY BAGS

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This Chicago company founded in 2008 says it was inspired when its founders
"looked to the past, back to a time when 'American Made' came to define this
country," and tries to emulate that with hardcore bag materials such as leather
and even more hardcore metal buckles.







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