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CLOTHES NOT MADE IN CHINA

Flatbush — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 03:39:45 GMT

In the past year, I have been ordering many pieces of clothing from Land's End. They were 40-60% off and free shipping.

While checking the labels, I have noticed that none of the tops, have been made in China.

Today's tops that came in are from Cambodia, India and Kenya. Has anyone else noticed this lately ?

BTW, all were perfect fit and of very good quality.

Re: CLOTHES NOT MADE IN CHINA

Oznell — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:22:12 GMT

That's good to know, @Flatbush . We get all their catalogs, and my husband gets a lot of his clothes there, but I haven't ordered in quite a while. Will have to give them another look!

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Kachina624 — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 04:41:36 GMT

@Flatbush. About 3-4 years ago, when prices started rising, there was a move in the industry to use manufacturers in other countries. Why? Remember the tariff on Chinese goods? It's still in effect and they can sell good 15-20% less if they don't have to pay the tariff, which is a savings for consumers.

I don't think any D&C is being made in China. It may explain the higher prices of some other lines.

As a side note, last weekend I heard a report that the Chinese economy is doing poorly with a high unemployment rate.

Re: CLOTHES NOT MADE IN CHINA

Flatbush — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 06:25:54 GMT

@Kachina624

A very interesting thought.Will have to poke around.

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Spacrazy — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 11:37:02 GMT

Yes, I have noticed that lately but I like them. I read a recent post about this somewhere recently (not sure where) but took it as a positive.

Re: CLOTHES NOT MADE IN CHINA

MoJoV — Fri, 08 Mar 2024 04:03:02 GMT

Viet Nam is another place I've noticed in labels.

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songbird — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:04:40 GMT

A lot of clothing have long stopped being made in China. The economy grew so much, they had to pay people there more money. Most clothing now is made in Bangladesh, Vietnam, etc.

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Enufstuff — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:15:51 GMT

@MoJoV Yes, I have seen Vietnam on labels also.

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NYCLatinaMe — Sat, 09 Mar 2024 22:20:47 GMT

Yes, @Flatbush, this has been going on for some time. Companies are becoming wary of doing business in China because China requires foreign companies to give them an ownership stake and steals their intellectual property. The regulatory envirpnment can change on a dime. The severe terms of the covid-lockdowns further encouraged companies to take their business elsewhere.

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katie1859 — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 01:57:14 GMT

I'm laughing not at this post but with the post because as I tuned in to Kim Gravel LIVE tonight the camera was zoomed in on a sweater.....MADE IN CHINA.

Then I see that 59.98 price Lololol .....

Re: CLOTHES NOT MADE IN CHINA

Flatbush — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:04:00 GMT

@katie1859

No wonder it made you lol. I also would have lol (ed) if I happened to see it.

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Trailrun23 — Sun, 10 Mar 2024 03:08:44 GMT

Many things i have looked at online...will state the country of origin as "imported". Intentionally vague, I suppose.

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buglebeads — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 05:42:17 GMT

Good to know @Flatbush . Thanks!