Made-in-USA brands.* Buy American, support local communities, feel good that your stuff was made by people who earn a living wage.
Hi! I’m a Boston-based journalist who’s passionate about manufacturing in the USA. You may have seen my op-ed in the New York Times, or my byline in other spots, like the Boston Globe, Down East, Boston, and Yankee. You can read more about me here.
I just wrote a deeply reported book, Making It in America, about one small Maine company trying to make apparel ethically in Portland. While the story follows a husband-and-wife team as they try to do the impossible, it’s also packed with political, economic, and labor history designed to engage readers in the importance of buying locally.
Making It in America has topped many must-read lists, including the Financial Times, Cosmo, and Malcolm Gladwell’s Next Big Idea Club, and received a starred review from Publishers Weekly.
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CLOTHING
Vermont Flannel: Organic cotton flannel clothing cut and sewn in Vermont.
1620 Workwear: Heavy-duty work clothes made in Massachusetts.
4T2D: When I was up in Vermont for my stepson’s graduation, I noticed that everyone wore their beanies everywhere—inside, outside, at dinner and lunch. It’s nice to keep your head warm, but I also quickly realized that beanie choice was a key way of expressing oneself in a low-key, outdoors-forward culture. That said, I was pretty disappointed to see so much Carhartt, no longer made in USA. That’s why I love these charming knit beanies (check out the Community Collection!) by 4T2D. They also offer their own very New England cut-and-sewn apparel. All made in VT.
ADKTD: California-inspired soft goods and hats made in CA.
Adea Everyday Luxury: Women’s camis, bodywear, and tops made of fine Italian fabrics, based in Tempe, AZ, manufactured in Allentown, PA.
Alpine Fit: Hiking, running, kayaking, and camping base layers in high-tech recycled fabrics and merino wool, all cut and sewn in Anchorage, Alaska.
Burgeon Outdoor: Sporty outdoor gear for sporty folks of all stripes. IMO, 100-percent better than Patagonia because it’s made in New Hampshire.
ANTHM Collective: Cycling clothes made by and for bikers, manufactured in Portland, OR.
American Trench: Men’s socks, jackets, shorts and more, based in Pennsylvania.
Bards Clothing: Made-to-order bespoke pants, jackets, jeans, and outerwear made in Connecticut.
Boathouse Sports: Ah, Philly, my hometown. I used to row on the Schuylkill River (pronounced skookle) back when I was a kid. We competed in a ridiculously heavy all-wood men’s eight hand-me-down. My teammates and I could barely lift the thing to get it in the water. (Thanks, Villanova men, for helping us out.) Boathouse Sports still makes gear for rowers and fans in their factory in North Philadelphia, PA.
CHOONA: Men’s lightweight outdoor-wear made in Florida.
Empire Wool and Canvas: Small batch outdoor clothing made in Minnesota.
FORLOH: Pass on Canada Goose. Come back home to the USA. Hunting, fishing, and cold-weather gear 100-percent domestically sourced and produced around the nation. Based in Whitefish, MT.
Hertling USA: Elegant, very luxe mens trousers (think: wool flannel, corduroy, flat-front chinos, moleskin) and…is this for real?…cashmere denim. Made in USA since 1925.
Grip6; Belts (including very cool-action proprietary buckles), high-performance socks, and slim aluminum wallets, all made in the company’s facility in Salt Lake City, UT.
Merrow Knits: Lightweight knit blankets, sweaters, jerseys, and caps made in Massachusetts.
Crescent Down Works: Down-filled puffers, vests, and jackets made in Washington.
Fleurette: Beautiful women’s coats and dresses made in NY.
Grown and Sewn: Quiet, comfortable menswear made in New York.
Victory Sportswear: Men’s athletic shoes made in Massachusetts.
Dearborn Denim Apparel: Stylish jeans, belts, boxers, and briefs made in Chicago, IL.
DESO: Mens and women’s casual outdoor apparel, made in Los Angeles, CA.
Dehen 1920: Cool retro jackets, sweatshirts, flannels made in Portland, Oregon.
Joseph Abboud: Custom men’s suits delivered to your door, made in the largest tailored clothing factory in the US, based in New Bedford, MA.
Tomorrow in a Year: Raglan-sleeved baseball tops and tees with US-sourced organic fabrics, made in LA.
Duckworth: Merino wool sheep-to-shelf outdoor gear designed and made in Montana.
Ginew USA: Native American-designed and made apparel and accessories.
GitmanBros.: Fine shirts in a wide assortment of fabrics made in Ashland, PA.
Golden Bear: Varsity jackets and bombers made in San Francisco, CA.
GoodWear: Super popular in Japan, an American producer of basics including hoodies and tees.
Harvest & Mill: Organic cotton basics made in San Francisco, CA.
Hiroshi Kato: American-inspired classics with a retro feel, made in LA.
Hudson’s Hill: A general store that only sells made in USA brands, based in NC.
Imogene + Willis: Stylish jeans and womenswear based in Nashville and Austin.
Jack Donnelly: Twill chinos, cut and sewn in the USA.
Left Field NYC: Chinos, knit caps, jackets, jeans made in NYC.
NW Alpine: Mountaineering clothes based in Oregon, made in USA.
Pareto: Organic cotton women’s basics with totally transparent, all-US sourcing, TX cotton spun in NC, milled in MA and SC, and cut and sewn in IL and CA.
Rite of Passage: Asheville-based, women-owned design/build fashion line made in NC.
Senza Tempo: Timeless women’s pieces, including silk T-shirts, made of fine fabrics in LA.
Schott (Made in USA line): Classic men’s and women’s leather jackets, motorcycle jackets, and peacoats, made by a century-old NYC company in Union City, NJ.
SHOCKOE Atelier: More casual men’s clothing with a lifetime repair guarantee, including handmade jeans and shirts. Made in Richmond, VA.
Schaeffer’s Garment Hotel: Top quality men’s jeans, jeans, jeans made in LA.
Solid State Clothing: From dirt to shirt organic cotton men’s and women’s tees made in Burlington, NC.
Wies><Made: Premium American denim and knitwear, all US-sourced and manufactured in CA.
Todd Shelton: High-end casual menswear that quietly conveys good taste. Made in NJ.
Vanson Leathers: Handmade motorcycle jackets for actual riders. This isn’t fashion. This is protection. I wore my VANSON jacket every time I got on my Ducati. Man, I miss those days. Made in Fall River, MA.
Wuru Wool: Merino wool athletic gear designed for running, hiking, and lounging in comfort, all made by Wuru in Salt Lake City, UT.
YOUER: Woman-owned company that makes leggings, tops, and casual basics with fun, unique details. Bonus: Check out founder Mallory Ottariano’s excellent TEDx talk about the real cost of fast fashion. Made in Missoula, MT.
SOCKS
This Night: Funky socks with Japanese-inspired designs. The squirrel and pigeon best-sellers are easily my faves. Made in NC.
Darn Tough Vermont: Merino wool socks for all your hiking, walking, and fashion needs, made in VT.
Solmate Socks: Mismatched socks made with recycled materials by a B-Corp in CA.
Swiftwick: Sustainable, durable, and well crafted socks for athletes, from runners to hockey players to golfers, made in Tennessee.
Wilson Brown Sock Company: Four brands under one roof from athletic to work to casual . Also, fun reversible dog collars under the Brown Dog Hosiery label. All made in Haw River, NC.
ZKANO: A huge array of fun, useful, and zany socks made of US-grown organic cotton using low-impact dyes, made in Fort Payne, Alabama.
GEAR
American Bicycle Group: If you need a custom-built titanium bike, this is where you’ll find it. ABG also offers US-assembled, globally sourced bikes custom-painted and tricked out to your specs. Factory in Chattanooga, TN.
Bollman Hat Company: America’s oldest hat factory still makes dozens of hats in PA, but you’ll have to confirm that your choice is made here.
Bosca Leather: High-end Italian leather goods made in Ohio.
The Brown Buffalo: High-tech, military-grade bags and gear made in CA.
FISHE Wear: Founded by women fly-fishing enthusiasts in Alaska, most of the colorful gear on this site—dry bags, jackets, tops, and waders—is made either in AK or by contract in the US.
Grain Surfboards: These wood surfboards and skateboards are works of art, handbuilt with a focus on sustainability in York, ME.
Janus Motorcycles: Sorry not sorry, HD, but these super cool retro bikes are made almost entirely in and around Goshen, IN.
Red Oxx Manufacturing: Sporty travel and gym bags made in Montana.
Enviro-Tote: Canvas tote bags made in New Hampshire.
Duluth Packs: Bags, duffles, and packs of all sorts built to last in Minnesota. My husband uses his Duluth duffle everyday.
Flowfold: Minimalist, recycled wallets, bags and backpacks, and dog accessories made in Maine.
Frank Clegg: Handmade and timeless leather bags and goods. Think: Coach before the brand sold out.
Jade Yoga: When your nose is pressed up against your mat and your instructor tells you to relax and breathe, do you ever wonder, What the heck am I inhaling? Jade Yoga makes natural rubber yoga mats—no PVC, EVA, or other synthetic rubber—in the USA. Company based in Conshohocken, PA.
Leatherman: Indispensable pocket-size multitools for every occasion, made in Portland, OR.
Peg and Awl: Waxed canvas bags of all sorts and sizes made in West Chester, PA.
Stormy Kromer: Lots of great outdoors apparel, but I like them best for their wool caps. Check out the video below detailing what it takes to make a Stormy Kromer cap.
Flipside Hats: Ball caps, beanies, and canvas bucket hats made in USA, based in Portland, OR.
Shinola: Watches, bags and accessories, bicycles, and so much more, made in Detroit, MI.
Western Mountaineering: Thoughtfully designed and ethically sourced down sleeping bags (plus a few down jackets and vests) designed by true mountaineers. Company based in San Jose, CA.
SHOES
Rancourt & Co.: Handcrafted mens shoes made in Maine.
Alden New England: Custom shoes for men made in MA.
Red Wing: This is the real deal—a full line of solid work boots for men and women, plus a range of classic styles—manufactured in Red Wing, MN.
Quoddy: Handcrafted moccasins, slippers, boat shoes, and loafers, made in Maine.
Maine Sole Footwear: More beautiful moccasins and loafers made in Maine.
Sperry Gold Cup: And more classy moccasins and loafers made in Maine.
Thorogood American Heritage Series: Employee-owned 130-year-old factory that makes exceptionally solid work boots for actual workers or weekend wannabes. (Anyone remember that we used to call these “boondockers”?) Based in WI.
New Balance (only the Made in USA Collection): Your favorite sneaks, mostly made in MA and ME.
Danner (check the label, not all made in USA): Some hiking boots still made in Danner’s factory in Portland, OR.
Home
American Woolen Company: Stunning American-woven woolen blankets and accessories made in Connecticut.
Anchor Hocking Glassware: Glass food containers, vessels, and cookware made in Ohio.
Chatham Manufacturing Co: Founded in 1877, Chatham still makes lush wool blankets in North Carolina.
Faribault Mill: Woolen textile mill dating to 1865 that still makes thick wool blankets in Minnesota. Oh and look! A map of my beloved Massachusetts!
Steele Canvas: Baskets, caddies, totes, and trucks made in Massachusetts.
Feathered Friends: Down-filled comforters and sleeping bags made in Seattle.
Fireclay Tile: Handmade ceramic tile made by a 40-year-old B-Corp in California of domestically sourced materials.
Haustile: Women-owned designer and manufacturer of super stylish and stunning porcelain tiles, based in Nashville, TN.
Heath Ceramics: Elegant dinnerware, tableware, and tiles manufactured by a B-Corp in Sausalito and San Francisco, CA.
C&D Tools: Solid, heirloom quality barware made in Washington, DC.
The Rope Co: Doormats and baskets made of very durable lobster rope, based in St. George, Maine.
Barn Light Electric Company: Schoolhouse, barn, and wood lighting fixtures made in Florida.
American Blossom Linens: 50/50 organic and regular American-grown cotton sheets and towels made in Texas.
JK Adams: Elegant wood cutting boards made in VT.
All-Clad: Why are we buying cookware made in China when we’ve got impressive domestic options? All-Clad offers a huge variety of pots, pans, and bakeware, 90-percent of which is made in Canonsburg, PA.
Liberty Tabletop: The ONLY manufacturer of stainless steel flatware in the US, made in Sherrill, NY.
Made-In: I’ve been skeptical of non-stick, especially after watching Teflon flake off my cheap-o pots right into my food. Then I cooked with my dad’s “magic pan,” a 12-inch Made-In beauty. When he saw the joy it brought me, my dear old dad gifted me my own made-in-USA induction pan. Folks, this cookware has revolutionized the way I cook. End of story.
Heritage Steel: Five-ply, steel-clad cookware made in Clarksville, TN.
Pets
AMERICAT: Solid steel bowls designed to prevent whisker fatigue, feeding mats, and heavy-duty scratchers, based in Wexford, PA.
DazzleHound Collars: Fancy canine-wear for your pups made in Ohio.
West Paw: Dog toys made with recycled ocean-bound plastics, beds filled with recycled plastic bottles, and feeding mats that’ll keep doggo entertained, all made by a B-Corp in Bozeman, MT.
Governor Baxter: Upcycled clothing and dog beds made in Maine.
MORE DIRECTORIES TO CHECK OUT
The Alliance for American Manufacturing: This nonprofit advocacy organization releases a must-read daily newsletter and regular podcast focusing on manufacturing and policy news, plus this exhaustive list of American-made brands.
A Continuous Lean: Menswear-focused writer Michael Williams’s impressive list, plus virtual factory tours of legacy US-made brands.
Southland Heritage: A well curated list of great brands.
Crafted With Pride: An annual, limited edition, rapidly expanding directory of vetted USA brands.
Todd Shelton: Another lovely, thoughtful list by a designer/manufacturer in NJ.
Maine Made: A list of artisans and manufacturers based in Maine.
SF Made: A collection of small manufacturers and artisans in San Francisco.
Made in Baltimore: Ditto for Baltimore.
If you appreciate this list and want to learn more about what it takes to manufacture in the US in the 21st century, please pick up a copy of Making It in America: The Almost Impossible Quest to Manufacture in the U.S.A. (and How It Got That Way).
Thank you!
*The fine print: I’ve done my best to vet these folks, but sometimes websites can be misleading. Please be sure to confirm any made-in-USA claims as production changes constantly.