As America 250 approaches, there’s a growing interest in purchasing American-made products. Many shoppers are keen to support domestic manufacturing and seek brands that still produce items within the United States. Here’s a comprehensive guide to help you shop with confidence.
Denim and Clothing
Some brands continue to manufacture clothing domestically despite the overall trend to move production overseas.
- Made in the USA: All American Clothing, Tecovas
- Imported: Levi’s, Wrangler
All American Clothing offers men’s original jeans for $68.95. These jeans use 100% cotton from U.S. farms and include a diamond-shaped gusset for better movement. Wies Made provides a classic jean jacket called the Artcher, made with denim and brass hardware from Georgia, priced at $348. Tecovas features slim straight heritage denim at $145, utilizing American-milled denim for a tailored fit.
Sneakers and Boots
While most sneaker brands produce shoes abroad, some still offer American-manufactured options.
- Made in the USA: Select New Balance styles, Danner, Keen
- Imported: Many New Balance styles
New Balance men’s sneakers, part of its USA-made line, retail for $199.95 and feature FuelCell foam cushioning. Danner steel toe work boots, priced at $269.95, offer a lightweight design with electrical hazard protection. Keen’s Durand II waterproof boots, at $220, provide all-terrain traction for year-round comfort.
Mattresses
Some mattress brands continue to build their products domestically, using premium materials.
- Made in the USA: Saatva, WinkBeds, Naturepedic
- Imported: Many boxed mattress brands
Saatva Classic mattresses, priced at $1,879, are designed to align the spine and feature a pillow-top for comfort. The Winkbed, available at $1,799, offers four firmness options and a cooling breathable cover. Naturepedic’s EOS organic mattress, at $1,919.20, uses certified organic materials, allowing customers to adjust it to their comfort.
Cookware
Several brands still produce cookware domestically, ensuring quality and durability.
- Made in the USA: All-Clad, Lodge
- Imported: T-fal, Cuisinart
The 12-inch All-Clad stainless steel frying pan costs $149.95 and includes a lid for versatile use. Lodge offers a 3-piece cast iron pan set for $64.90, made in Tennessee, and a Dutch oven at $59.90, designed to double as a frying pan.
Tools
When looking for American-made tools, some brands remain committed to domestic production.
- Made in the USA: Estwing, Leatherman
- Imported: Craftsman, Ryobi, Stanley
An Estwing hammer, priced at $28.98, is forged from a single steel piece for durability. Leatherman’s multi-tool, at $49.95, compiles over a dozen functions in one compact design. Klein offers an American-made hand tool set at $104.99, including pliers and screwdrivers.
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Christopher Murray, a commerce writer for Fox News, specializes in topics related to outdoor gear, DIY projects, and more.