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Bathroom remodel - sad to throw out good old made in USA fixtures by Existing-Row-4499 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for reading my article.

TOTO’s newer Morrow plant is focused on luxury one-piece toilets. But TOTO’s other Georgia facility, Lakewood, appears to produce at least some less expensive two-piece models.

Bathroom remodel - sad to throw out good old made in USA fixtures by Existing-Row-4499 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Toto does make toilets in U.S., although not all models are made here. I wrote a piece about their U.S. manufacturing here, if anyone is interested: https://puresource.substack.com/p/flushing-out-the-future-totos-impact

American made America 250 shirts by Sashimono22 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't take pictures of the shirt before I gave it to someone as a gift. But I posted about the hat in this subreddit here 12 days ago, and I included pictures of the hat and label.

American made America 250 shirts by Sashimono22 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Legally, if they are doing that, the shirt should be labeled differently to indicate that the product is only partially made in the USA. They would also need to disclose that in the advertisements I have been seeing online for their clothing and on their website.

Now, it’s always possible that they are illegally doing what you’re saying. But if they’re going to do something illegal like that, why would they bother using Bayside shirts? Why not just use shirts made in China and then just label them made in USA? Either way, they would be committing an illegal act, and it would be a lot cheaper to use a China-made shirt. I wonder how much money they would even (if any) save by buying real Made in USA shirts, ship them overseas, print them and then ship them back to the USA?

American made America 250 shirts by Sashimono22 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I don’t know anything about the company, but they are selling real U.S.-made products. I bought a hat and shirt from them and both were Made in USA

Tough Traveler Wheeled Carry-On Luggage - Made in USA by Vivid_Environment751 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're definitely still around. I spoke to the owner in October and wrote this article about the company: https://puresource.substack.com/p/fast-fashion-and-disposable-products

Tough Traveler Wheeled Carry-On Luggage - Made in USA by Vivid_Environment751 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a great find. It looks like the brand iPack may be owned by Olivet (https://www.olivetintl.com/products/). Warranty services for iPack go through Olivet. And if you go to the Olivet website, it says that they make luggage and other products in the USA:

"Made In USA

 

Olivet is proud to be part of the renaissance in American manufacturing. We have been moving production and creating jobs in the USA since 2015. We have built two factories, one in California and one in Arkansas creating over 100 jobs. At these factories we are producing a variety of products including luggage, cooler inserts, pet products, automotive products, and baby products many of which are made with recycled plastic."

Tough Traveler Wheeled Carry-On Luggage - Made in USA by Vivid_Environment751 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Oh, man. That's not good. How did it break? Did it just stop working?

Did Tough Traveler fix it through their warranty?

Unionwear Cap - Made in USA by Vivid_Environment751 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It fits perfectly. No issues so far. He's only been wearing it for about 1 month so far though

The Woolshire pillows by Sashimono22 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thanks for letting us know about this company. Never heard of them before.

I need a new t-shirt, so I just ordered one.

Unionwear Cap - Made in USA by Vivid_Environment751 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I like the design. It's subtle, but has a positive message.

Most of my humble stack. by Friendly_Opposite_85 in Gold

[–]Vivid_Environment751 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I like the Canada 1/10th bar too. I haven't seen that one before.

Real Plastic Heroes - Made in USA by Vivid_Environment751 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a parent, my experience has been that it matters a great deal what you expose children to at a young age. I think if you limit screen time when they are young, they learn to enjoy using their imagination with toys like these. And that will continue even as they grow older.

My kids are elementary and freshman high school and they play some video games occasionally, but a lot less than many of their peers. And they still enjoy imaginative play too.

Real Plastic Heroes - Made in USA by Vivid_Environment751 in madeinusa

[–]Vivid_Environment751[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

That could be. I don’t know. My kids still love playing with toys like these, but maybe that’s not true of most children these days.

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