Where are these manufactured? Browsing their website they seem to be hiding that information. Not exactly promising that I can't easily find out where these are being made.
If it isn't on the website it is probably China or somewhere else in Asia. The only clothing company that I know of that makes American-made clothing (and I think also sources production inputs domestically) is American Giant. I like their stuff. Very high quality and durable but you definitely pay a price premium.
They also don't make athletic clothing and they sometimes use polyester blends, which is of concern to many. Given that my options are all from Asia, I think buyers should at least be able to distinguish between different levels of quality and kinds of materials.
This does lead me to a deeper point on trade: I am not opposed to buying things from China and having international trade more broadly. What I *am* opposed to is having the Chinese government interfering in our elections. I am opposed to naturalizing significant numbers of ethnic Chinese into citizens.
This migration changes the character of our regime and not for the better. It would be way better if the United States and China possessed mutually beneficial trade relations and stayed out of each others' domestic politics and our respective regional spheres of influence.
But this is a much bigger point and one that requires a lot of explanation. I have been mulling this problem over for months. At one point I seriously considered the possibility that we should have American-style Juche or self-reliance. There is definitely a case for autarky but it comes at a price.
I know I am going on a bit here, but it is increasingly obvious to me that I need to frame international trade within the context of my overall geopolitical thinking.
My point is actually that I above all appreciate a degree of honesty from those I purchase from. They should just own where it is made and be honest, not obfuscate or hide. This is the disappointing behavior. (Not to say I am disappointed in your review though - I think you were honest)
The reality IS that most products are made abroad unless you are seeking out Berry compliant military surplus clothing or higher end stuff. However I appreciate at least the knowledge of where a product is coming from and the honesty to own it. On a personal note Japanese and European clothing exists and is what I'd opt to buy over Chinese, if given a choice
There are some smaller niche brands that might do the same as American Giant of course and the goal to move towards is to increase some domestic production of quality products. That being said I'm not opposed to trade or anything like that either. My comment genuinely wasn't intended to be a gotcha either for this company, but at the very least they could be upfront and honest about the source.
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Where are these manufactured? Browsing their website they seem to be hiding that information. Not exactly promising that I can't easily find out where these are being made.
If it isn't on the website it is probably China or somewhere else in Asia. The only clothing company that I know of that makes American-made clothing (and I think also sources production inputs domestically) is American Giant. I like their stuff. Very high quality and durable but you definitely pay a price premium.
They also don't make athletic clothing and they sometimes use polyester blends, which is of concern to many. Given that my options are all from Asia, I think buyers should at least be able to distinguish between different levels of quality and kinds of materials.
This does lead me to a deeper point on trade: I am not opposed to buying things from China and having international trade more broadly. What I *am* opposed to is having the Chinese government interfering in our elections. I am opposed to naturalizing significant numbers of ethnic Chinese into citizens.
This migration changes the character of our regime and not for the better. It would be way better if the United States and China possessed mutually beneficial trade relations and stayed out of each others' domestic politics and our respective regional spheres of influence.
But this is a much bigger point and one that requires a lot of explanation. I have been mulling this problem over for months. At one point I seriously considered the possibility that we should have American-style Juche or self-reliance. There is definitely a case for autarky but it comes at a price.
I know I am going on a bit here, but it is increasingly obvious to me that I need to frame international trade within the context of my overall geopolitical thinking.
My point is actually that I above all appreciate a degree of honesty from those I purchase from. They should just own where it is made and be honest, not obfuscate or hide. This is the disappointing behavior. (Not to say I am disappointed in your review though - I think you were honest)
The reality IS that most products are made abroad unless you are seeking out Berry compliant military surplus clothing or higher end stuff. However I appreciate at least the knowledge of where a product is coming from and the honesty to own it. On a personal note Japanese and European clothing exists and is what I'd opt to buy over Chinese, if given a choice
There are some smaller niche brands that might do the same as American Giant of course and the goal to move towards is to increase some domestic production of quality products. That being said I'm not opposed to trade or anything like that either. My comment genuinely wasn't intended to be a gotcha either for this company, but at the very least they could be upfront and honest about the source.