AmericanMadeHeroes.com
We honor America's best manufacturers keeping America's future strong!
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Made in State of New York!
Keeps it American Made!
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... are all specially selected members of AmericanMadeHeroes.com! "Not only the wealth, but the independence and security of a country, appear to be materially connected with the prosperity of manufacturers. Every nation ... ought to endeavor to possess within itself all the essentials of a national supply. They comprise the means of subsistence, habitation, clothing and defense ... The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the United States, which was not long since deemed very questionable, appears at this time to be pretty generally admitted." -- -- Alexander Hamilton ... an American Made Hero! |
Click above for Tough Traveler Ltd. American Made Heroes! |
All of Tough Traveler's products are made in our own USA-factory, primarily using American-made materials. Every bag is
made by our staff of skilled USA craftspeople in a sweat-shop-free environment. We employ the highest standards for design and
durability. Tough Traveler's bags are known for attractive design and superb workmanship, and many of our customers tell us
they appreciate our manufacture in the USA.
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Click above for Sarabeth's Kitchen American Made Heroes! |
Sarabeth Levine began her business in 1980 by making and selling her Orange-Apricot Marmalade, from an old family recipe at her home on Manhattan's Upper West Side. From that classic humble beginning Ms. Levine has pursued her American Dream and has become an engine of employment across Manhattan, the Bronx, Long Island, Florida and beyond. We applaud Ms. Levine for her hard work and entrepreneurship... a true and honored American Made Hero. |
Click photos for Hanky Panky. American Made Heroes! |
We honor Lida Orzeck and Gale Epstein for their belief as stated on their web site that "Manufacturing in the USA and sourcing USA-made components wherever feasible also keeps Americans employed, thus strengthening our economy." We wish more of America's corporate leaders were equally concerned for their country ... Lida and Gale are hereby recognized as true American Made Heroes! |
Click above for Cooperstown Bat Co. American Made Heroes! |
Baseball fans inspired the formation of the Cooperstown Bat Company in 1981. From an idea poked, prodded, and examined with bleary eyes in the hours between midnight and 3 am in the basement and kitchen of their home, it grew to childhood in a barn and adolescence in a friend's garage in Cooperstown. In 1991 maturity led it to a real home in its very own building in Fly Creek (a suburb of Cooperstown).
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Click above for Harden Furniture Co. American Made Heroes! |
Founded by Charles Harden in 1844, Harden Furniture has been a cornerstone in the Central New York economy, today employing 400 local craftspeople. Headed by CEO Greg Harden, the company currently services the United States and Canada, but is expanding into international markets. Exporting American Made products reduces America's trade deficits |
Click above for Tic-Tac-Toes Shoes American Made Heroes! |
Tic-Tac-Toes shoes and boots are manufactured in our own modern factory in Gloversville, New York, USA!
"Not only are our products beautiful and affordable, but they are all American-made.
Plus the knowledge that these shoes keep your friends and neighbors working makes TicTacToes an unbeatable choice." |
Click photos for SCRUB/ink. American Made Heroes! |
Today, medical professionals and patients alike are enjoying the unique individuality offered by Scrub Ink to the classic uniform, without compromising professional appearance. From the onset of their careers, they have prided themselves in manufacturing every one of their quality garments solely in New York City…not many people can say that! ... American Made Heroes! |
Click photos for Steinway & Sons! American Made Heroes! |
Steinway & Sons was founded in 1853 by German immigrant Henry Engelhard Steinway in a Manhattan loft on Varick Street. The first piano produced by the company, number 483, was sold to a New York family for $500. Today, Steinway & Sons crafts approximately 5,000 pianos a year worldwide. Over 1300 prominent concert artists and ensembles across the world bear the title Steinway Artist. AmericanMadeHeroes.com! |
Click photo for King Displays. American Made Hero! |
Wayne Sapper ...
Founded in 1938, King Displays, Manhattan, is a shop with a steady and unique niche in that it prints up to 90 percent of
all the Broadway show signage. Wayne is also a long time friend of Mike, creator of
AmericanMadeHeroes.com
which is an active supporter of "Save the Garment Center".
"It's a passion with me," Sapper says. "I get a tremendous amount of pride seeing my company's work and the atmosphere it
creates ... especially when I walk around the Manhattan neighborhood and see tourists taking photos. It's a big part of their trip to
New York. I love being involved in the great community of the theatre. It's like a family."
Made in New York ... keeps it
American Made!
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Click above for Revere Copper
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Revere Copper Products, Inc is one of the oldest, if not the oldest, manufacturing company in the United States. Founded in 1801 by Paul Revere, a prominent silversmith and maker of cast bronze bells and marine hardware, the new company met the young nation's need to establish a strong manufacturing base to preserve and protect its independence. Revere built the first copper rolling mill in the United States in Canton Massachusetts and our first products sheathed our ocean going Naval fleet (Old Ironsides), and covered the roofs of government buildings including the Massachusetts Statehouse. |
Click photos for SaveTheGarmentCenter. Keep it American Made! |
For the efforts of Nanette Lepore and Robert Savage in raising awareness of the importance of America's domestic
manufacturing and for their efforts at preserving the manufacturing jobs in New York City's garment district, they
have earned our special recognition and applause as
American Made Heroes.
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Click photos for Jason Wu collection. American Made Hero! |
Jason Wu
.. fashion designer known for designing Michelle Obama's gown for the Presidential inaugural ball and a strong supporter of SaveTheGarmentCenter.org with his designing and manufacturing in Manhattan's world famous garment center district.
Made in New York ... keeps it American Made! |
Click photo for nanette lepore 2010 collections. American Made Hero! |
nanette lepore ...
Today Nanette designs in her atelier in New York City alongside her husband, Robert, who helms the business side of the worldwide brand as its President. Nanette enjoys a strong following among editors, style-makers and celebrities including Freida Pinto, Sharon Stone, Blake Lively, Leighton Meester, Eva Longoria Parker, Scarlett Johansson, Taylor Swift, Miley Cyrus, and Abigail Breslin.
Made in New York ... keeps it American Made! |
Click photo for Prabal Gurung collections. American Made Hero! | Prabal Gurung ... "Ninety-five percent of my collection is done in New York and five percent is done in Nepal, because the cashmere is made in Nepal. For me it's a very conscious decision to make in New York. It's been a commitment from me as a designer, as a brand and it's my way of giving back to this country that gave me this dream." He also spent a large portion of the time allotted for the Q&As assuring a concerned audience member that many young designers share his Made In New York mentality. Made in New York keeps it American Made! |
Click photos for RESTORE CLOTHING 2010 collections. American Made Hero! |
Anthony & Celeste Lilore
created RESTORE CLOTHING designing some of the most comfortable yoga and lifestyle apparel on the market.
Anthony Lilore is also board member of Save The Garment Center and says “New York City is the
fashion capital of the U.S. ,
if not the world, and as a brand it is on par with Coca-Cola. By not protecting the brand, by not saving the Garment
District, we are not saving the fuel that runs one of the economic engines of the fashion capital of
the world.”
Made in New York ... keeps it American Made! |
Click photo for Gaby Basora Tucker 2010 collections. American Made Hero! |
Tucker by Gaby Basora Tucker ...
Perhaps you've heard of the label Tucker, but do you know the woman behind the brand? Meet designer Gaby Basora who has
been making the bold patterned (but not boldly priced) separates for three years.
Tucker by Gaby Basora Tucker supports Save The Garment District movment and the Collection is designed, produced and
manufactured in NYC!
Made in New York ... keeps it American Made! |
Click photos for Anna Sui 2010 collections. American Made Hero! |
Anna Sui ...
spear heads the "save the garment center" campaign in NYC to fight zoning laws. “The Garment
District is where I built my business.” ... “This garment was sewn on 39th Street and buttons were applied around the corner on 38th Street,"
said designer Anna Sui, pointing to one of her gray button-down frocks with floral stitching on display at a kick-off event Wednesday.
Made in New York ... keeps it American Made! |
Click photos for YEOHLEE 2010 collections. American Made Hero! |
Yeohlee Teng
is a leader in the fight to save the Garment Center. Not only does she work closely with Made in Midtown to get the word
out to the masses, she also practices what she preaches, producing nearly every single garment
she sells right in New York .
“The Garment Center is a hub for research and development,” she says ...
comparing the Center to a delicate ecosystem–it produces beautiful, rare things and needs to be nurtured.
Made in New York ... keeps it American Made! |
Click photos for Michelle Vale 2010 collections. American Made Hero! |
Michelle Vale's
acute attention to quality control was one of the
main drivers in the company's decision to produce her lines exclusively in New York City, the city she
loves and lives in. This allows Michelle to both personally oversee all elements of the manufacturing
process, including the creation of removable hardware components, and to ensure that only ethical
and world-class production facilities are used to produce her collections. "We are proud to be one of
a very small handful of designers who are made in New York City.
Made in New York ... keeps it American Made! |
Alexander Hamilton |
"Not only the wealth, but the independence and security of a country, appear
to be materially connected with the prosperity of manufacturers. Every nation ... ought to endeavor to possess within
itself all the essentials of a national supply. They comprise the means of subsistence, habitation, clothing and
defense ... The expediency of encouraging manufactures in the United States, which was not long since deemed very
questionable, appears at this time to be pretty generally admitted."
-- Alexander Hamilton ... an American Made Hero! |
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