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The Tip is 'Ask Before You Buy' I went to a department store for a pair of dress shoes recently. The clerk helped me with three different pairs that I tried on. 'The Big Secret' was on the forefront of my mind so I asked, "Are these shoes imports?" The salesman responded that they were in fact imported. "Do you have any Made In America shoes like these?" I asked. To my surprise he said, "We have a whole line of Made In USA shoes." I was able to purchase the same color and style with the Made In USA label. These Made in America shoes were less expensive, came with a better warranty and were more comfortable. It's amazing how often this simple Made in US question yields unexpected and often times pleasant results. I now ask this question regularly, whereas before I would not have thought to ask for a Made in America alternative. More often than not, I can find a Made in America product of higher quality and at the same, or slightly higher price. Asking the question is so simple and can make a positive impact, in both the short and long term. Try it sometime. If you are like me, you may be surprised with how many Made in US products are out there. You will love it when you realize you are making a difference that benefits many. With your help America will be ours again and that is a good thing. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by 1888 Mills During the mid 1970's, under the name of Eastern Imports, our Chairman, Mr. Abdul Yaqub, strategically located manufacturing facilities in Pakistan and Bangladesh. These mills were designed for low cost manufacturing of quality products servicing the healthcare industry. In 1987 Eastern Imports joined forces with a kitchen textile producer, Shel-Nor Mills, to cater to the retail industry. Then in 2001 they merged with 1888 Mills Group, a USA hospitality towel manufacturer and have retained the name of 1888 Mills, LLC. This new entity became among the first global towel manufacturing platforms in the industry. The 1888 Team consists of industry veterans from former textile giants Fieldcrest Cannon and Dundee Mills as well as young, highly energetic and creative talent who are already making their mark in the industry. Today, 1888 Mills has emerged as a leader in home and commercial textile manufacturing. We continually challenge ourselves to be better by investing in our people, our products and our manufacturing processes. We strive daily to meet ? and exceed- the needs of our global customer base through technology, R&D labs, centralized design and scheduling, QC assurance and distribution. |
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