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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ACG: Unionwear Draws on Manufacturers’ ‘Secret Power’
ACG New Jersey earlier this year named Unionwear a winner of its Corporate Growth Award. Mitch Cahn, CEO of Unionwear, recently spoke with ACG Global CEO Tom Bohn for a video on GrowthTV about how Unionwear won ACG New Jersey’s…
Read MoreHow does Unionwear compete with China? By changing the game
Many people ask, “Mitch, how does Unionwear — a unionized manufacturer in Newark, NJ compete with China? Your real estate and labor costs are among the highest in the world.” The fact is, Unionwear cannot compete with China on cost.…
Read MoreFace Shields Engineered for Daily Re-Use
Face masks hinder workplace communication and don’t protect the eyes or provide a liquid barrier. So why aren’t clear face shields ubiquitous? Because the traditional “foam + elastic + clear sheet” face shield was designed as disposable splash protection for…
Read MoreUnionwear was featured on CNBC’s “The Profit”
Marcus Lemonis is a business turnaround expert who hosts “The Profit” on CNBC. This show highlights businesses that are struggling, and Lemonis tries to help them on the path to profitability. He digs in to identify what is right, what…
Read MoreUnionwear Maintains a Competitive Edge: American Textile Manufacturer Thrives in New Jersey
Unionwear, an American apparel manufacturer based in New Jersey, celebrates the company’s effort to implement lean manufacturing. Founded in 1992, today they employ 175 people. Mitch Cahn, president, and CEO uses his business as an example of why New Jersey…
Read MoreMarket forces are driving the resurgence of Made in the USA
Although many factors have contributed to the manufacturing returning to the USA, the main driver is what drives most decisions: money. A mere 10 years ago, items made in the USA would have cost 200% more than items made in…
Read MoreThe Joe Biden campaign is using Unionwear branded hats
We are the primary brand chosen by political campaigns. Here are the details: “JOE” on Navy, 100% cotton baseball cap with size-adjustable back strap. Purchase is a donation to Biden Victory Fund. Orders ship within 10 days. Union Made and…
Read MoreManufacturing needs to embrace innovation, especially during a pandemic
In 2018, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made this very insightful remark at Davos: “The pace of change has never been this fast, and it will never be this slow again.” While this holds true in normal times, it is…
Read MoreUnions who embrace lean manufacturing improve job security
In 2013 APICS of Greater North Jersey hosted Unionwear CEO Mitch Cahn to talk about his lean manufacturing journey. According to their website, APICS is “the industry leader in supply chain certification, training and networking. For more than 60 years,…
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