Made in America or Sweatshop Free stores?

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I currently am looking for sweatshop-free or "Made in America" stores to buy the clothes and shoes. I am not entirely interested in buying the stuffs from the communists in China or any countries where workers in sweatshops are oppressed by big Corporations like Wal-mart and Nike or paid in extremely low wages. I also give up buying the clothes from my favorite store, Abercrombie & Fitch.

I am pro-America, not pro-communist/pro-sweat shop after all, so I rather to buy the stuffs that made in America by honest and hard workers... I found this cool stores: American Apparel, No Sweat Apparel, Justice Clothing, Zebulon USA and Cool Not Cruel but need some more of "Made in America" or sweatshop-free stores. I also don't like the style of jeans they made too.

I have the conscience and morals, I think it is time for me to "walk the walk". So I wonder does anyone know some good "Made in America" or sweatshop-free stores for me to look around and order some clothes or find the better style of jeans to buy?

Addition: Why change? Well, I met a gal, (I later found out that she is one of political aides of Barbara Boxer) yesterday at party. We engaged into the political discussion about textures & clothes economy, she pointed out that I bought the clothes from communists (Made in China) or other countries where workers are oppressed by big Corporations. After all, clothes from Abercrombie & Fitch made in India. What she said to me hit me hard and I was unable to have a decent sleep last night. So I made a decision to do something about it... hence this topic is created.

Note: I did googled... that's how I found few stores that I posted above.

Edit: I honestly would be surprised if this topic will recieve more than just one response (my post, that is).
 
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You can learn to sew your own clothing. :)
 
Reba said:
You can learn to sew your own clothing. :)
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Off-topic:

Magastu, sewing??? :laugh2: I do believe he wants the easier way out by shopping at stores and looking for more as he specified in this thread.... ;)
 
Roadrunner said:
Off-topic:

Magastu, sewing??? :laugh2: I do believe he wants the easier way out by shopping at stores and looking for more as he specified in this thread.... ;)
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Indeed. Sewing is out of question.

If I am trying to sew and I will dig the small grave for my fingers to bury.
 
After taking a ewing class, make sure that these fabrics and needles/thread are made in USA too :)

Seriously, I've pondered on this myself too. But if you start with clothing, what about cars, computers, TVs, shoes, socks, video games, furniture, DVDs, school supplies, books, perfumes, etc? It would be so hard for me to do it down to the line.
 
Meg said:
After taking a ewing class, make sure that these fabrics and needles/thread are made in USA too :)

Seriously, I've pondered on this myself too. But if you start with clothing, what about cars, computers, TVs, shoes, socks, video games, furniture, DVDs, school supplies, books, perfumes, etc? It would be so hard for me to do it down to the line.
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Yep, that's what Nas and I discussed today... For now, clothes will do. I cannot afford to make a big step... I have to make a small step.

I had this discussion with Banjo an hour ago or so about DVD issues. With video games, DVDs, etc.. it is impossible to avoid because they severely limited my choice to make... while I can make some choices to pick which clothes to buy. At least I am going to start something about this situation.

I honestly will not buy any "American" cars unless these dumbass companies finally realize that their gas guzzling systems are completely joke. For now, I have to stick to japanese cars which have better gas-conserving system than American cars'.

Meg, if they offer me the choice, I would pick "Made in America" materials over foreign materials at any day but they didn't (beside clothes and few resources).

Well, I can only do what I can do.
 
On a similiar note, I ve pledged to this nationwide campaign to buy ONLY local veggies and fruits. There is a kick off dinner/presentation on Thursday and a ceremony on Saturday to promote the idea of supporting local farmers, not some Chilean farmers who ship these over 3,000 miles away full of pesticides and getting our bucks. I intend to be there and got an interpreter.
 
Meg said:
On a similiar note, I ve pledged to this nationwide campaign to buy ONLY local veggies and fruits. There is a kick off dinner/presentation on Thursday and a ceremony on Saturday to promote the idea of supporting local farmers, not some Chilean farmers who ship these over 3,000 miles away full of pesticides and getting our bucks. I intend to be there and got an interpreter.
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Cool! That's awesome. I have been buying the foods from local farms as well but some foods that I seem unable to get in local area... Like certain meats or certain fruits.
 
Meg said:
After taking a ewing class, make sure that these fabrics and needles/thread are made in USA too :)

Seriously, I've pondered on this myself too. But if you start with clothing, what about cars, computers, TVs, shoes, socks, video games, furniture, DVDs, school supplies, books, perfumes, etc? It would be so hard for me to do it down to the line.
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India was mentioned; isn't it more or less a democracy?
 
Roadrunner said:
Off-topic:

Magastu, sewing??? :laugh2: I do believe he wants the easier way out by shopping at stores and looking for more as he specified in this thread.... ;)
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sewing is for girls
 
Reba, very nice and sentimental vis-a-vis this topic; however, have you seen their prices? $145.00 for a pair of corduroy pants and 97 bucks for the khakis........hmmmmmmm, a lil steep, dontcha think?
 
Tousi said:
India was mentioned; isn't it more or less a democracy?
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Hmm, I am not aware that this topic is about democracy. Can you please point it out for me in this topic? But yes, India is a "democratic" country.

And this topic is all about "Made in America" or sweatshop-free, it is highly doubt that there are sweatshop-free suppliers in India for American Corporations... Anyone can check this book for the references (approx 300 of them). If there is a sweatshop-free in India for American Corporations, I will have to be prepare for heartattack.

Tousi said:
Reba, very nice and sentimental vis-a-vis this topic; however, have you seen their prices? $145.00 for a pair of corduroy pants and 97 bucks for the khakis........hmmmmmmm, a lil steep, dontcha think?
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I've seen the expensive khakis or corduroy pants that made in non-America countries for Americans (If need some proofs, anyone can go and check Nordstrom's stuffs to see what I mean). So how can it make any difference, don't you think? I am all for sweatshop-free and cruelity-free so the price is bit meaningless to me because "Made in America" materials included organic such as hemp and other things last longer than "Made in Sweatshop" or *cough* polyester anyway.

Reba, thanks for the links! BuyAmerican do not have the stocks of pants and T-shirts at this moment :( but thanks for posting these links anyway.

I contacted that gal via email which we exchanged in person two nights ago and this morning, she informed me that she sent me a catalog, "National Green Pages" via snail mail which contains nearly 250 pages of organic foods, "Made in America" materials included clothing and stores, etc etc...
 
rjr2006 said:
sewing is for girls
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Hey thats not true, kiddo...there are lots of men who do sew! Take Home Economics at your school and you ll be a huge hit! :)
 
Meg said:
Hey thats not true, kiddo...there are lots of men who do sew! Take Home Economics at your school and you ll be a huge hit! :)
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I took that class before and aced it. I even mastered the art of sewing!

But I really don't sew anything. :-?
 
American Standard is a US made clothing brand that I own some pieces of clothing from. They primarily make t shirts and jackets. If you're looking to print some shirts, this is a good alternative to the major brands like Hanes or Fruit of the Loom.
 
I don't want to sound like extremist. I no longer care about American made product. For few GOOD reasons, Most textiles in America were unionized, and they DEMAND more money, meaning I have to shell out my money for their high paying job? I don't get paid much like they do, and that often, unions discriminates people with disabilities. Should I support them? NO F***Kin way! I also see unions really destroying Americas quality of life. No wonder why my hometown utility bills were TOO HIGH! All because of their union DEMANDS full paid health benefits and 30 dollars an hour wage. I don't make this much, and I ain't paying them for their luxuries! Finally, I wanted to add this, after almost 5 years experience with working in manufacturing. I can tell you, more than 75% of employees don't give DAMN about manufacturing products and don't care if it runs right or not! (Unionized shop is even worse)So meaning that you may get lousy product because one of employee had bad day with his wife at home and screwed up your product. No wonder why Asian cars, and electronics are FAR better than American cars!

BTW, don't expect American cars are 100% made by American!
 
Tousi said:
Reba, very nice and sentimental vis-a-vis this topic; however, have you seen their prices? $145.00 for a pair of corduroy pants and 97 bucks for the khakis........hmmmmmmm, a lil steep, dontcha think?
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They are supposed to be very long lasting, so it is economical if they last a long time, rather than frequently buying new ones.

However, I buy most of hubby's khakis, jeans, work pants, t-shirts, casual shirts, sport coats, windbreaker jackets, and dress slacks at Goodwill. I think that is "earth friendly" to recycle clothing. :)
 
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