Community Chat

[Bhvbum]

The number one complaint is the cost of goods. We have already voted with our dollars a generation ago by buying from outside the US instead of American made.

We already made that decision and we expect our vendors to now provide cheap goods. Good quality, design, etc. are also a given. 

[Lila Belle]

Those mills still exist. Just saying...

[itiswhatitis]

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@JustJazzmom wrote:

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@Kachina624 wrote:

@pinky one    Susan Graver has never said all her clothing is made in America.  Sometimes she mentions that a particular item is made in the USA.  There aren't enough garment manufacturers left in this country to make clothing for the entire nation even if designers wanted to exclusively use them.

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Think how much more expensive clothing will cost to us if made in the USA again -- you would have to give Americans a fair living wage. Unlike overseas, where wages are much less for the factory workers.

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I agree.  They could set up shop in low wage states though for them it would still be too much.  You know the benefits would eat into their profits.

Alabama (no standard minimum wage)

Wyoming minimum wage: $5.15 an hour

Georgia minimum wage: $5.15 an hour

Mississippi (no standard minimum wage)

South Carolina (no standard minimum wage)

Companies could set up shop in these states.

[itiswhatitis]

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@Bhvbum wrote:

The number one complaint is the cost of goods. We have already voted with our dollars a generation ago by buying from outside the US instead of American made.

We already made that decision and we expect our vendors to now provide cheap goods. Good quality, design, etc. are also a given. 

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I agree.  However, I think we had very little choice.  The U.S. has not be a great manufacturing hub since the 1970's.

[september]

I actually do buy some clothing at my local Anthropology store as well as at another nearby store, that is made in the USA.  Some brands in LA, others in SF.  It's only a tad more pricey than the Susan Graver pieces (after s/h) and I get to try it on in person and know it works for me, before I hand over my credit card.

[proudlyfromNJ]

I think many are willing to pay whatever it takes to have our clothing and anything else manufactured in the USA. I know I am. Whatever it takes. Make us great again.

[itiswhatitis]

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@proudlyfromNJ wrote:

I think many are willing to pay whatever it takes to have our clothing and anything else manufactured in the USA. I know I am. Whatever it takes. Make us great again.

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@proudlyfromNJ, I mean no disrespect, but I think we never stopped being great.  American born and raised and I know I'm great!

[sandraskates]

Back in the 80s & 90s when I made a lot of skating outfits the Lycra fabric was all made in the USA. North Carolina I believe was the hub. I loved working with various prints.

Now when I go to the fabric store the Lycra material is made in . . South Korea. South Korea!!! How did that happen?!

And I haven't seen bedding made in the USA for a long time.

[KathyPet]

As a whole Americans have proven that THEY ARE NOT willing to spend 15-20% more to have their clothing, shoes, appliances and home goods made in the US.  They give the idea lip service but then vote with their wallet.  Manufacturers see that and move their operations out of the US.  We want it cheap, cheap, cheap and that means  China, China, China!

[Shorty2U]

I agree, even though its not just Susans line its mostly all clothing is made overseas! What gets me is, not only is clothing not made here, but the people making them overseas make cents which I find pathetic considering what is charged when selling those items here!

And its often mentioned clothing such as Susans and other lines are made better. I buy Jacqueline Smiths clothing by ordering online through Kmart and the material is the SAME as clothing Q sells because I read the labels. I don't care if people think oh my Kmart. I LOVE Jacqueline's line and I get gorgeous casual dressy tops on sale for 10 to 15 dollars so why pay 40 and up? And yes they last and I get many compliments.

(Same with the handbags I buy at...yep Target! I love their handbags and have gotten many compliments. So why should I pay 200 dollars for handbags to carry my stuff in because of a fancy name? My handbags look nice and last long).

Thats just my take. Not that I am telling anyone how to spend their money but my husband is the only one working between us two. So I look nice, just for less the cost of some others. lol.

I would be willing to pay more IF things were made in America!