Wilkow's Made in the USA Shopping Guide

WGY ^ | 12-18-2005 | Andrew Wilkow

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The reason for this shopping guide is not chastise anyone for purchasing what they want or can afford, after all we live in a free market society. It is not a cry of desperation or a call to pass anti-free market laws. This guide is not an endorsement of any one product or company over another.

What it is however, is a convenient list of products designed, crafted and produced by Americans for Americans in America (I realize that sounds a little redundant).

It also stands to dispel the myth that American made products are more often than not more expensive than imported products. In the end high end products will come at a higher price and so on no matter where the product is produced.

One final thought, this guide is not the be all end all. There plenty of products that haven't made the list yet.

-Andrew

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Shopping Sites With "Made In The USA" Parameters
Buy Direct USA
http://www.buydirectusa.com/

David Morgan
Carries USA made products only.
http://http://www.davidmorgan.com/index.html?ticket=392010-13031825&sequence=16342

Drop Soul (bedding, glassware, furniture, clothing)
http://www.dropsoul.com/

Nordstroms
High end department store. The search function allows for a made in the USA search for any catagory.
http://www.nordstroms.com/

Shopping.com
Enter made in the USA in the space "What are you shopping for"?
http://www.shopping.com/

USA Made Toys
http://www.usmadetoys.com/

Zebulon (USA made products only)
http://www.zebulonusa.com/pages.asp?id=7



Designer Clothing

7 For All Man Kind Clothing
http://www.7forallmankind.com/

American Apparel
http://www.americanapparelstore.com/?gtse=goog&gtkw=made%20in%20the%20usa

American Body Underwear
http://www.abforu.com/

Baby Phat
http://www.babyphat.com/shop.php?category=home

Bella Be
http://stores.storefrontnow.com/SFN37614/storefront.asp?pgID=1

Big Star Denim Culture
http://www.bigstarjeans.com/

Bills Khakis
http://www.billskhakis.com/

Blue Cult Jeans
http://www.bluecult.com/

Chip and Pepper
http://www.chipandpepper.com/

House of Bimbo (Albany Based Brand...and Rules!)
http://www.houseofbimbo.com/

Interstate Outfitters (Comfortable Stuff and Underwear)
http://www.interstateoutfitters.com/

Jake Agave Denimsmith
http://www.agavejean.com/

Jake E Jeans
http://www.jakeejeans.com/

James Perse
http://www.jamesperse.com/

Jean Paul Da'Mage
http://www.jpdamage.com/main.html

Joe's Jeans
http://www.joesjeans.com/

Juicy Couture Jeans
http://www.juicycouture.com/

Junk Food
http://www.junkfoodforever.com/

La Crasia Gloves
http://www.wegloveyou.com/

Lucky Brand Jeans
http://www.luckybrandjeans.com/

Novelli Creations Sterling Silver
http://www.novellicreations.com/

Oxxford (suits)
http://www.oxxfordclothes.com/

Red Engine
http://www.redenginejeans.com/

Rufskin Jeans (not for the average dude)
http://www.rufskin.com/info.php

Something Wild
http://www.something-wild-in-california.com/index.html

Texas Jeans
http://www.texasjeans.com/

The Bikini Cafe
http://www.thebikinicafe.com/index.html

Tia Lyn Lingerie
http://www.tialynlingerie.com/

True Religion Jeans
http://www.truereligionbrandjeans.com/

Venus (very hot dresses/swimwear etc....)
http://www.venusswimwear.com/default.aspx

Clothing

Absolute Socks
http://absolutesocks.com/

Alore ( wholesale cotton wear)
http://www.alore.net/

Blue Canoe Organic Body Wear
http://www.bluecanoe.com/store/

Blue Ice Clothing
http://www.blueiceclothing.com/about_us/aboutus.htm

Boxer Rebellion Boxer Shorts
http://http://www.boxerrebellion.com/

Bradfield Outdoor (hunting-camping clothing and gear)
http://www.bradfieldoutdoor.com/

Buddy's Jeans
http://www.buddysjeans.com/

C and C California Clothing
http://www.candccalifornia.com/

Carhartt
http://www.carhartt.com/

Casual Living USA
http://secure.casuallivingusa.com/default.aspx?uid=733000S&CategoryID=&page=product&tlcode=KNC-10350&att=16187

Diamond Golf Shirts
http://www.diamondgolfshirts.com/

E.T. Reavis (From Ladies PJs To Mens Overalls)
http://www.etreavis.com/

Filson Outdoor and Hunting Gear
http://www.filson.com/home/index.jsp

Gusset Jeans
http://www.gusset.com/

Johnson Woolen Mills
http://www.johnsonwoolenmills.com/index.htm

Montegene Woolen Knits
http://www.woolen-knits.com/

Oregon Glove Co
http://www.oregonglove.com/

Patton Golf Shirts
http://www.pattonshirts.com/

Pointer Brand
http://www.pointerbrand.com/

Pumpkin Creek Clothing
http://www.pumpkincreekclothing.com/

River Mills Outfitters
http://www.rivermillsoutfitters.com/

Schaefer Outfitters Ranch Wear
http://www.schaeferoutfitter.com/

Thunderwear (underwear gun holster)
http://www.thunderwear.com/

True Timber (hunting gear)
http://www.truetimber.com/

Two Star Dog Clothing
http://www.twostardog.com/

Union Jean and Apparel
http://www.allamericanclothing.com/UJ/ujduck.htm

USA Works Clothing
http://www.usaworks.biz/

WWII Impressions
http://www.wwiiimpressions.com/


Footwear

Alden
http://www.aldenshoe.com/

Allen-Edmonds
http://www.allenedmonds.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=1&langId=-1&catalogId=40000000001

Belleville Boots (U.S. Military Contractor)
http://www.bellevilleshoe.com/

Boot Dungeon (Ladies Fantasy Shoes...{naughty})
http://gallery.bcentral.com/GID2942058DD76493-Shop.aspx?SearchString=made+in+the+usa&SearchButton=%26nbsp%3Bsearch

Cape Shoe Company
http://www.capeshoe.com/main.html

Carmans
http://www.carmansshoes.com/

Carolina Boots
http://www.carolinashoe.com/

Champion Attitude Cowboy Boots
http://caboots.zoovy.com/

Chippewa Boots & Shoes
http://www.chippewaboots.com/

Cove Shoe Co (shoes to military boots)
http://www.coveshoe.com/Category_viewall.asp?Gender=&CategoryID=31

Danner Boots
http://www.danner.com/index.asp

Double H Boots
http://www.doublehboots.com/

Frye Boots
http://www.fryeboots.com/

Johnston and Murphy
http://www.johnstonmurphy.com/

Lucchese Boot Makers
http://www.lucchese.com/

Munro (womens)
http://www.munroshoes.com/

New Balance
http://www.nbwebexpress.com/browse.asp?list=usa&s1=Overture&s2=NBWE+Non&s3=made+in+usa

Okabashi Massage Footwear
http://www.okabashi.com/

Pleaser (very sexy)
http://www.pleaserusa.com/showcase/holidaysale.asp

Red Wing
http://www.redwingshoes.com/

Sebago
http://www.sebago.com/

Sexy Shoes 4 Less
http://www.sexyshoes4less.com/

Shoe USA (hot chick stuff)
http://www.shoesusa.com/

Weinbrenner Boots
http://www.weinbrennerusa.com/

West Coast Shoe (Leather Boots)
http://www.westcoastshoe.com/wesco/

Wilson Cowboy Boots
http://www.wilsonboots.com/index.html

Cosmetics


Alabu Soaps And Natural Skin Care (locally owned)
http://www.alabu.com/

Arizona Natural Resources Cosmetics
http://www.aznat.com/

Burt's Bees
http://www1.burtsbees.com/

COPA Soaps
http://www.copasoaps.com/

Fruit of The Earth
http://www.fote.com/

Kiss My Face
http://www.kissmyface.com/

Leather

All American Leathers
http://www.allamericanleathers.com/Shop/default.php

Churchill Leather Gloves
http://www.jrcglove.com/

Classic Motorcycle Jackets
http://www.classicjackets.com/

DeSantis Holster and Leather
http://www.desantisholster.com/

Fox Creek Leather
http://www.foxcreekleather.com/mensjackets.phtml

Galco Gunleather
http://www.usgalco.com/Default.asp

Gypsy Leather
http://www.gypsyleather.com/

J.W. O'Rourke Gun Leather
http://www.gun-holsters.com/holsters.html

Kerr Leather
http://www.kerrleathers.com/home.htm

La Grange Leather-Alex Ross
http://alexrossboots.com/

Leather Artisan
http://www.leatherartisan.com/

Leather Legends
http://www.leatherlegends.com/

Park V Leather
http://www.parkvleather.com/

Ray Allen Police and K9 Leather
http://www.rayallen.com/

Schott Bros Leather
http://www.schottnyc.com/

Sullivan Leather Gloves
http://www.sullivanglove.com/

U.S. Wings
http://www.uswings.com/

Vanson Leathers
http://www.vansonleathers.com/

Cycling Sports


Alpine
http://www.alpinedesignsmtb.com/

Cannondale
http://www.cannondale.com/

Ellsworth
http://www.ellsworthbikes.com/news/2000_13.cfm

Iron Horse
http://www.ironhorsebikes.com/

Jamis
http://www.jamisbikes.com/

Moots
http://www.moots.com/

Mt. Borah Outdoor & Cycling Apparel
http://www.mtborah.com/

Primal Womens Cycling Apparel
http://www.cccyclery.com/bras.html

Rocket 7 Custom Cycling Shoes
http://www.rocket7.com/

Serotta (Saratoga)
http://www.serotta.com/

Trek
http://www2.trekbikes.com/lang_redirect.php?redir=%2F

Ventana
http://www.ventanausa.com/


Snow Sports


Airtime Winter Gear
http://www.airtimegear.com/ProductCart/pc/viewcat.asp

Black Diamond Climbing And Ski Gear
http://www.bdel.com/2003/index.html

Burton Snowboards
http://www.burton.com/

Dale Ski Boots
http://www.chronicski.biz/boots.html

Evolution Skis (Snowboards And Bindings Too)
http://www.evoski.com/index.html

Goode Skis
http://www.goode.com/index.html

Havlick Snowshoe Company
http://www.creatcompsol.com/havlick/poles.html

Reliable Racing Supply (ski equip)
http://www.skihillsupply.com/category.cfm?c=20

Rideharder Custom Snowboards and Bindings
http://www.rideharder.com/revolution_V2.html

Smith Ski Goggles-Sunglasses
http://www.smithsport.com/

Venture Snowboards
http://www.venturesnowboards.com/

Sports Gear


BangerZ Sports Eye Protection (Local)
http://www.bangerz.com/index.html

Bisonback Baseball Mitts and Gloves
http://www.glovesmith.com/bbuffalo.asp

Custom Glove (Baseball Mitts)
http://www.customglove.com/

Danalco "Seal Skins" Water Proof Gloves and Socks
http://www.danalco.com/htmls/products/products.shtml

Fishing Systems The Leg Jigg'n Rod Holster
http://www.fishingsystemsusa.com/

Harrison Golf Shaft
http://www.harrison.com/index.html

Ivanko Barbell Company
http://www.ivanko.com/products/prd_text/IUDB.html

KOS-USA Womens Aerobic/Gym Sportswear
http://www.kos-usa.com/

Louisville Slugger
http://www.slugger.com/

Nokona Baseball Mitts
http://www.nokona.com/baseball.html

Nordic Track
http://www.nordictrack.com/

Oakley Sunglasses
http://www.oakley.com/locator/mqlocator?screen=find&link=results&linktype=results&smap=map&queryUseOrigin=1&queryCenterOrigin=1&queryMax=50&searchtype=origin&queryItCol=account_name&icontitles=yes&queryOrder=is_opd+desc&closestn=50&sqlOrderIcon=1&style=1&streeta

Olhausen Billiards
http://www.olhausenbilliards.com/home.php?id=4

River West Outdoor Gear
http://www.riverswest.com/

Tippman Paintball Markers
http://www.tippmann.com/

Wickers Sports Underwear
http://www.wickers.com/

Luggage


AR Team Logo Sportbags
http://www.arsportbags.com/

Aruc Backpacks (A.L.I.C.E Packs)
http://www.arucsystems.com/construction.htm

Bad Bags
http://www.badbags.com/htmldocs/bags.htm

Boss Bags Motorcycle Bags
http://www.bossbags.com/

Earth Pak (Backpack, EMS, Police, Firefighter)
http://www.earthpak.com/

Fox Creek Leather
http://www.foxcreekleather.com/

GoZo For Women
http://www.gozousa.com/Specials.asp?page=1

Holster Guy (Emergency Service)
http://www.holsterguy.com/Shoulder%20Strap%20Radio%20Holster%202.htm

Luggage Locker Street Bike Bags
http://www.luggagelocker.com/product30.html

Mooradian Music Instrument Soft Cases
http://www.mooradian.com/

Tough Traveler
http://www.toughtraveler.com/

Tuff Bags
http://www.tuffbaggs.com/

Baby And Kid Stuff


American Plastic Toys Inc
http://www.americanplastictoys.com/

Baby O Baby (USA Baby gifts)
http://www.babyobaby.com/made_in_the_usa_baby.htm

Blankie Baby
http://www.bankiebaby.com/materials.htm

Cover Me Baby Blankets
http://www.undercoverinc.com/pages/1/index.htm

Geller Toy trains
http://www.gellertoytrains.com/

Huggage For Children (Children's Luggage)
http://www.huggage.com/

Jumping Jacks (childrens)
http://www.munroshoe.com/jumpjack/jumpjack.htm

Kathys Kreations Stuffed Animals
http://www.kathyskreations.com/

Kush Tush Organic Baby Bedding
http://www.kushtush.com/

Laina Line Childrens Clothing
http://www.lainaline.com/

Maternal Instincts Maternity Clothing
http://www.maternal-instincts.com/

Nickolson Toy Soldiers
http://www.nickolson-toy-soldiers.com/

The Quilt Bug Receiving Blankets
http://www.snugasabugquilts.com/blankets.html

Uncle Goose Toys
http://www.unclegoose.com/

Vermont Teddy Bear
http://www.vermontteddybear.com/

Bedding


Bedding Toppers (memory foam)
http://beddingtoppers.com/

Christel Pet Store Dog Beds
http://www.christelspetstore.com/

Comfort House Bedding
http://www.comforthouse.com/satinsheets1.html

Cozytown Linens
http://www.cozytownlinens.com/

Double Ups (600 thread count!)
http://doubleupsforbeds.com/

Eco Bedroom
http://www.ecobedroom.com/

Estee Bedding
http://www.esteebedding.com/

Faribault Mills
http://www.faribowool.com/

Frosty Fleece
http://frostyfleece.com/Fleece_Blanket_6050D.htm

Kush Tush Organics Bedding
http://www.kushtush.com/

Pillow Pal
http://pillow-pal.net/

Serta
http://www.serta.com/index.php

Home Goods


Aero Lighting
http://www.aerolights.com/index.asp

Allan Ditton Potters (Altamont)
http://www.americanpotters.com/gallery.tpl?ID=112888742328468

Anchor Hocking (Glassware/Bakewear)
http://www.anchorhocking.com/products.asp

Carolina Parakeet Towels
http://carolinaparakeet.zoovy.com/category/towels/

Edna Creek Cookware
http://www.ednacreekcookware.com/

Fiber Weave Furniture
http://www.fiberweavefurniture.com/

Fuller Home Products
http://www.fuller.com/

Gettysburg Flag Works, Inc.
http://www.gettysburgflag.com/

Heritage Lace Curtains
http://www.decoratingwithlace.com/heritagepatternlist.htm?source=overture

Joy Light Center Tapestry Shop
http://www.jlcshops.com/index.html

Lamonsharp Cutlery
http://www.lamsonsharp.com/

Lodge Cast Iron Cookware
http://www.lodgemfg.com/

Max Neon Personalized Clocks
http://www.maxneon.com/clock-collections.htm

Mother of 8 Designs (Christmas Ornaments)
http://www.mo8designs.com/

New Retro Dining (custom '50's furniture)
http://www.newretrodining.com/

North States Industies - Play Pens & Portable Play Yards
http://www.usstuff.com/playpens.htm

Old Hickory Furniture
http://www.oldhickoryfurniture.com/default.asp

Rada Cutlery
http://www.radacutlery.com/

Sam McGees Kitchen Linens/Aprons
http://www.sammcgees.com/storegen/C208_gid_64.html

Saratoga Flag
http://www.saratogaflag.com/

Sky Burst Laundry Accessories
http://www.skyburst.com/

Snow River Kitchenware
http://www.snowriverwood.com/home.htm

Tatouage Decroative Transfer Designs
http://www.tatouageheaven.com/

Texas Candles USA
http://www.texascandlesusa.com/

Van Antwerp Pottery (local)
http://www.vapottery.com/

Appliances


Broil King
http://www.broilking.com/

Bunn Coffee Makers
http://www.bunnomatic.com/

Cold Air Products
http://www.coldair.net/

Holland Grill
http://www.hollandgrill.com/

Honeywell Thermostats
http://www.honeywell.com/

Keurig B100
http://www.keurig.com/b100a.asp?mscsid=LBDNDW1TVNCK8MXJREN93RKT1GSUAMH1

Kitchenaid
http://www.kitchenaid.com/

Monitor Top
http://www.monitortop.com/

Nesco/American Harvest (food prep)
http://www.nesco.com/

Oreck Vacuum
http://www.oreck.com/

Sub Zero
http://www.subzero.com/

Summit
http://www.summitappliance.com/

Tacony Vacuums
http://www.tacony.com/

Viking Range
http://www.vikingrange.com/

Vita Mix Blenders
http://www.vitamix.com/

Waring
http://www.waringproducts.com/

Weber Grills
http://www.webergrills.com/

Tools


Anza Knives
http://www.anzaknives.com/

Bondatti Performance Products
http://www.bondatti.net/id7.html

Buck Knives
http://www.buckknives.com/

Case Knives
http://www.wrcase.com/

Cooper Tools
http://www.coopertools.com/

Craftsman
http://www.sears.com/sr/craftsman/craftsman_home.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=Yes&vertical=SEARS

Garrity Flashlights
http://www.garritylites.com/

Heliotekinc (flash lights)
http://www.heliotekinc.com/

Irwin Tools
http://www.irwintools.com/

Jensco American (Tools and Housewares)
http://www.jenscoamerican.com/

King Tools
http://www.king-tool.com/

Klein Tools
http://www.kleintools.com/

Leatherman
http://www.leatherman.com/

Mag lite
http://www.maglite.com/

Matt Lesniewski Knives (military grade)
http://www.mlknives.com/

Phantom Warrior Lights (look who endorses these!)
http://www.phantomlights.com/

Sherline Mill And Machine Tools
http://www.sherline.com/

Taig Tools
http://www.taigtools.com/

Motorcycles


American Made
http://www.american-made.com/

Big Dog
http://www.bigdogmotorcycles.com/

Harley Davidson
http://www.h-d.com/

Indian
http://www.indianmotorcycle.com/

Victory
http://www.victorymotorcycles.com/


Musical Instruments


American Drum
http://www.americandrum.com/

Andrews Guitar
http://www.andrewsguitar.com/main.htm

Dragonslayer Stallings Custom Guitars
http://www.dragonslayer.us/

Flat Earth Guitars
http://www.flatearthguitars.com/Flat_Earth_Classic_Page.html

Hound Dog Dobro Guitars by Gibson
http://www.gibson.com/Products/Bluegrass/Gibson%20Original/Gibson%20Dobros/

K X K Guitars
http://www.kxkguitars.com/pitguitar2.html

Kyser Musical products
http://www.kysermusical.com/

L.A. Kidwell Guitars and Basses
http://www.lakidwell.com/

Ludwig Drums
http://www.ludwig-drums.com/

Rattle Sticks (drum sticks)
http://www.rattlesticks.com/

San Francisco Drum Company
http://sfdrumco.com/custom_kits_set.html

Slicknut (quick release cymbal nuts)
http://www.slicknut.com/slicknutcom/

Smokey Amps
http://www.guitarsam.com/catalog2/smokey.htm

Tacoma Acoustic Guitars
http://www.tacomaguitars.com/home.php

Taylor Guitars
http://www.taylorguitars.com/

Zildjian
http://www.zildjian.com/

Electronics


B & K Componets (high end home stereo/theater)
http://www.bkcomp.com/index.asp

Barber Electronics
http://www.barberelectronics.com/

Carada Home Theater Projection Screens
http://www.carada.com/

Digital Designs Audio
http://www.ddaudio.com/dd/amp/

Digital Mind Corp
AMERICAN MADE MP3 PLAYERS!!!
http://www.digmind.com/

Martin-Logan Speakers
http://www.martinlogan.com/

Meadowlark Audio
http://www.meadowlarkaudio.com/

Orb Audio
http://www.orbaudio.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=10

US Amps Car Audio Amplifiers
http://www.usamps.com/

USA Battery Chargers
http://www.usabatterychargers.com/M303.htm

Wahl Shavers
http://www.wahl.com/

Miscellaneous


Alexender Dolls
http://www.alexanderdoll.com/

Anderson Banners
http://www.andersonbanners.com/

Carllectables (Model Cars)
http://www.carllectibles.com/

Classic Rings (Military Rings)
http://www.classicrings.com/

Fenton Art Glass
http://www.fentonartglass.com/

Garland Writing Instruments
http://www.garlandpen.com/

Iron Sun Games
http://www.ironsun.com/

Newberry Knitting Company
http://www.newberryknitting.com/

TransTech Systems
http://www.transtechsys.com/

U. S. Wings Sunglasses
http://www.uswings.com/sunglasses.asp

Vermont Teddy Bear
http://www.vermontteddybear.com/

Zippo Lighters
http://www.zippo.com/

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[mtbopfuyn]

Other than a few products such as bbq grills and cast iron skillets (which are on my once every 20 years purchase list) I saw only 3 companies I recognized. Note to these marketing departments; name recognition = sales.

[TNdandelion]

Exactly. I'd have to do all my shopping online.

I don't mind supporting American companies or anything, but I sure hope we don't demand that we send all outsourced jobs sent to America back to their home countries. My dh would be without a job!