Be American Made

Celebrating American-made products and those that produce them

Finger Lakes Textiles: American Made Winter Headwear and Contract Sewing from Upstate New York

2026-05-26 Clothing
Some American factories produce a product. A smaller number produce a product and a purpose at the same time. Finger Lakes Textiles belongs firmly in the second category. From a 15,000 square foot production facility in the Finger Lakes region of New York, the company turns out more than 1.2 million pieces of winter headwear every year for the United States military and commercial customers, while providing meaningful, skilled employment to veterans and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Continue reading

NorthEast Windows USA: Four Generations of American Made Vinyl Windows and Doors

2026-05-11 Home Improvement
When it comes to the windows and doors on your home, quality matters more than most people realize. A window is not just glass in a frame – it is a barrier against the elements, a factor in your home’s energy efficiency, and a long-term investment in comfort and curb appeal. For homeowners on Long Island who want those windows made right and made in America, NorthEast Windows USA has been the answer for over 75 years. Continue reading

Jamestown Plastics

Plastic gets a bad rap sometimes, but the truth is that well-made, purpose-built plastic components are everywhere in your daily life – protecting the medical devices that keep people alive, holding the parts in your car door panel in place, and packaging the products on store shelves across the country. Somebody has to make all of that. In western New York, a third-generation family company has been doing it better than almost anyone for over six decades. Continue reading

Epaulet

2026-03-30 Clothing
There’s a certain kind of clothing brand that doesn’t shout. It doesn’t plaster logos across everything or chase whatever trend is burning up social media this week. It just quietly makes great stuff - well-fitted, built to last, made by skilled hands right here in America. That’s Epaulet. Founded in 2008 by Eva Kuhle, Epaulet started as a boutique on Smith Street in Brooklyn, New York - right in the middle of one of the worst economic collapses in modern memory. Not the easiest time to launch a clothing brand. But Kuhle had a clear vision: clothes worth keeping. Not for a season. For a decade. Continue reading

Stan Releases

If you are a lover of archery you probably find yourself in one of two spots: Either looking for the perfect release or owning several type of releases after having researched for some time. Stan Releases is a New York based company that makes a number of different types of archery releases to cover all needs. Whether you prefer an index release or a thumb release or even a hinge release they have it covered. Continue reading

Brooklyn Slate Co.

2023-07-24 Home Goods
If you love to entertain you most likely take pride in the various ways you can present edible items to your guests. If you have not yet checked out Brooklyn Slate Co. and what they offer, we think you should. Brooklyn Slate Co. was started in 2009 with unused slate remnants from a 3rd generation family quarry. These days the company is one of the largest distributors of American Made slate products. Continue reading

Redding Reloading Equipment

If you are one of the millions who participates in shooting sports, either professionally or just for fun, you will eventually find yourself looking to reloading your own ammunition. Not only can it be cost-effective, it will allow you to be very precise and take your shooting to levels you may not have experienced using boxed ammunition. You’ll need a reloading press and for that press you will need die sets for any caliber you wish to reload. Continue reading

Scott Archery

A quality release is one of the most important pieces of gear any archery can have. Perhaps almost as much so as the bow itself. Scott Archery has been making quality, American Made archery releases for over 40 years. As the most trusted name in releases, Scott Archery has been identifying the little things that make a big difference to the bowhunter and archer for over 40 years. Proudly Made in America, Scott Archery brings together high-quality materials, target inspired design and tight tolerances to deliver dependable performance that allows you to Release With Confidence. Continue reading

Upstate Stock

Upstate Stock is based in New York and produces a number of great American Made products. For your body they have knits and apparel. For your home they have home & office as well as kitchen items. And, they even have an entire category of awesome apothecary products! We like the story behind Upstate Stock as well: Upstate Stock was started over 10 years ago with a focus on producing goods people would be proud to purchase. As the name suggests, a large part of that meant keeping things close while doing everything possible to support the local economy as well as the neighborhood we are proud to call home. As we have grown, that focus has never shifted & we like to think that our neighbors would agree. Continue reading

Love of Country Clothing

2023-03-08 Clothing
Quality t-shirts and hoodies that are Made in America are seemingly hard to find. Thankfully, we have found Love Of Country Clothing who produces exactly that. At Love of Country Clothing, we like quality, style, and craftsmanship, and we’re certain you do too. There are a number of aspects that speak in favor of manufacturing products in the USA, namely ethics, employee safety, protection of the environment, quality, and investment into the American economy. Continue reading
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