Crafted With Pride: A Directory of Made in USA Gear
The Yellow Pages of American Made Returns Bigger and Better
We’ve all been there: On the hunt for a new item of clothing, staring down thousands of Google search results littered with deceptive ads and dubious brands. You want something unique that reflects your values but you’re not sure where to start. In this age of AI and sponsored content, simplify your search and let Crafted With Pride be your guide! Discover the thrill of buying local with the ultimate sourcebook of thoughtfully produced, quality gear made right in your neighborhood. The culmination of nearly a decade of research, Crafted With Pride features over 1,400 companies from across the United States committed to domestic manufacturing. Explore niche and classic brands from every corner of the nation making top quality product; cowboy boots of the Southwest, rugged outdoor garments from the Pacific Northwest, vibrant socks from the South, hand-tailored suits from New York City and so much more! All in one convenient, easy to use guide book.
In this expanded edition, readers will find a completely re-designed layout with double the content. Now featuring a fully visual yellow pages directory, selected product buyers guides, private label manufacturer info and breakdown of brands by state. We’re also proud to offer a Made in Canada directory with 150+ local producers from the north of the border after an outpouring of interest from Canadian customers.
Crafted With Pride is the world’s most comprehensive gear directory made by humans who actually wear the stuff. Save yourself the screen time and avoid the ads, reach for the new edition!
Books are available directly from the publisher at www.craftedwithpride.us
Price: $35 + tax
Type: Softcover
Page Count: 370 pages
Dimensions: 6” x 9”
Release Date: 01/2025
Compiled By: Alex Goulet and Willy DeConto
Publisher: Tags & Threads Press
Crafted With Pride is a limited edition publication bound and printed in the USA with vegetable-based inks.
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Alex Goulet (@tagsandthreads) is a fashion historian and research consultant who has worked with well known companies like Champion, Hanes, New Balance, Nike, Jordan Brand, adidas, and Reebok. He is the author of several books covering the brand histories of Champion and Hanes as well as Crafted With Pride 2023, an overview of domestic apparel manufacturers. Over the course of a decade in the vintage clothing business, Alex gained firsthand knowledge of the fashion business traveling around the world to source apparel. He has a passion for Made in USA clothing, both vintage and modern, which are often fused together in his daily wardrobe.
Willy DeConto (willydeconto.biz) is a Rhode Island based designer of products, graphics, and books. He is currently working on Gif-O-Graf, an all-in-one animation machine, and the next book. He previously worked for Boston design consultancy Continuum, creating new products for clients across industries from healthcare to audio equipment. Willy was lucky to spend his formative years working at the storied “Lynn Vintage Warehouse” home to Bobby From Boston and Gumshoe absorbing stories from the old-timers and meeting creative movers and shakers from around the globe— an experience which inspired his obsession with design, quality garments, and local manufacturing.