Why is made in America so important?
He's got the red, white, and blue flyin' high on the farm
'Semper Fi' tattooed on his left arm,
spends a little more at the store for a tag in the back that says U.S.A.
won't buy nothin' that he can't fix,
with WD40 and a Craftsman wrench.
He ain't prejudice he's just, Made in America.
'Semper Fi' tattooed on his left arm,
spends a little more at the store for a tag in the back that says U.S.A.
won't buy nothin' that he can't fix,
with WD40 and a Craftsman wrench.
He ain't prejudice he's just, Made in America.
-Toby Keith, “Made in America”
We couldn’t have said it better ourselves! CBD is passionate about many things but what tops the list is that all our shirts are made in the good old U S of A. More specifically, we’re proud that all our shirts are made right here in Massachusetts. So what’s the big deal and why does this make us so unique?
- 98% of the clothes that Americans wear are made overseas.
- If consumers bought 1% more “Made in America” products or $64 worth, over 200,000 jobs would be created—that’s 200,000 families!
- For every (1) manufacturing job in the USA (5) more are created!
Who’s really affected by clothes made in America vs. clothes made overseas and why should I care?
· Look at the man or woman sitting next to you and then look in the mirror. Those are the people it matters to. By buying American-made clothing, you’re supporting your friends, neighbors and even yourself by keeping people employed.
· You’re ensuring that generations to come will have jobs right here at home and America won’t become dependent on other countries to supply its goods.
· You’re also refusing to take part in other countries inhumane and unjust labor practices. Many other countries can offer their products for a lot less because they don’t have a minimum wage law. They also don’t have safe work environment laws or other legal forms of protection for their employees.
· And a little something that gets forgotten when talking about “Made in America” vs. overseas: the earth. Many overseas companies have no environmental standards and therefore can use harsh chemicals and dispose of waste in any way they choose. American companies have stricter protocols they must adhere to and are therefore easier on the environment.
We at Concord Button Downs encourage you to think about not only the clothing you buy but all your products, and where they come from. Check out this cool map from ABC news to find products “Made in America” in your area.
What products do you try to buy domestically and why is it important to you?
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