The latest Wall Street Journal: Kamala Lifts NJ Hat Maker
It was looking like a bad political swag season. And then President Biden had a terrible debate. Unionwear owner Mitch Cahn, feeling down about the state of his political sales this election cycle, first had a sense that his fortunes might turn…
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The term “sustainable” is unclear, which is troublesome for US manufacturers
Business of Fashion Magazine reports that Dôen, a California-based brand known for its prairie-dress silhouettes and vintage-floral prints, made an unusual admission on its website: “We do not consider ourselves to be slow fashion or a sustainable brand.” Instead, the…
Read MoreWhen fashion and politics meet, will this mean more made in USA?
This article in WWD highlights an interesting trend: fashion consumers are starting to blur the lines between politics and corporate responsibility, and brands are following their lead. H&M, Adidas, Nike and Burberry are among the companies acutely aware of the…
Read MoreRocky Brands Extends Its Made In America Capabilities With Rock Island Facility
Rocky Brands Inc., a leading designer and manufacturer of premium-quality footwear, is expanding its Made in USA footprint. They are expanding their offering of made in America products with the 45,000 square-foot Rock Island factory that produces Servus footwear it…
Read MorePodcast (part 2): Three bits of advice from Mitch about starting a business
Unionwear CEO Mitch Cahn has three pieces of advice for anyone looking to start their entrepreneurial journey. First, he says, start jumping through the hoops. What does he mean by this? If you want to go after an opportunity that…
Read MorePodcast (part 1): How lean manufacturing unexpectedly served Unionwear during the pandemic
Some years ago, Unionwear embraced lean manufacturing principles. Lean manufacturing means Unionwear is governed by the principle of continuous improvement. There are always bottlenecks in every manufacturing process. Once those bottlenecks are freed, the next slowest operation becomes the next…
Read MoreMade in USA alone isn’t enough
This article in the University of Washington newsletter highlights a very important point: being made in America just isn’t enough. Domestic manufacturers, and people looking to reshore their production from overseas, should do more that just create American jobs. They…
Read MoreWhat is the entrepreneur’s state of mind when the pandemic almost closes your business? Ask Unionwear CEO Mitch Cahn
Unionwear CEO Mitch Cahn appeared on the Entrepreneur State of Mind with Dr. Dale Caldwell. After discussing the many twists and turns in running his business, Cahn was asked by Dr. Caldwell about how his mindset helped navigate the pandemic.…
Read MoreWill a new social contract for international fashion workers return manufacturing jobs to the USA?
Business of Fashion Magazine writes that the pandemic laid bare something we’ve known for a long time: much of the fashion industry is designed to exploit workers. “The business model, whether luxury or mass market, is set to exploit people,”…
Read MoreRalph Lauren Debuts Team USA’s Closing Ceremony Parade Uniform and Apparel Collection, Featuring First-To-Market Innovations in Sustainability
Ralph Lauren invested heavily in sustainable manufacturing and it has paid off. They unveiled the Team USA Closing Ceremony Parade Uniforms and apparel collection for the 2020 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams which feature a wide variety of made in…
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