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The Tip is 'Manufacturer's sites' I recently ran out of my favorite pancake syrup. I loved the brand we had been using but when I went to the grocery store, I couldn't find it. The syrup was made in Indiana and I was living in Florida at the time. I tried unsuccessfully to find it on an internet. The manufacturer is small and their products are not readily available so I thought I would try their website. They did, in fact, have their own internet store so I ordered it directly from them. Now, I always buy their made in USA maple syrup from their website and never run out. Made in America Secrets has thousands of made in USA products offered by hundreds of small manufacturers. These small Made in America companies are a large contributor to our economy. In fact, according to the 2008 US Census Bureau small businesses, those employing 1 to 99 employees comprise 98% of all the USA businesses. This is equivalent to 5.8 million businesses that employee over 40 million people. Most American's are unaware of how significant small business is when compared to the total size of the US economy. This website is aware of it and that is why 99% of the businesses that advertise on Made in America Secrets are small businesses. Use this web site to for a list of products made in the US- especially since it is likely that a small US manufacturer employs someone you know- your husband, wife, children, or grandchildren. When using Google to search for Made in America products often times these small made in the United States businesses never show up on page one- and most folks don't look past page one. What does this mean? The consumer has a difficult time locating that US made product. Made in America Secrets was conceived to provide a solution to that problem. As an example search for motorcycles Made in America using Google and you will likely miss many of the companies that make this country great. Use Made in America Secrets for the search and you will likely find a hidden jewel. Buying Tip Continued - Read more on Made in America Products by Sympatico Clothing In an age when green has become just another buzzword to sell product, what does it mean to try to be a green apparel company? To me, as founder of Sympatico Clothing, it means a number of things. My goal is to create products that: are made with respect for people and nature fulfill my customers' desire for apparel that's unique and comfortable are an expression of my creativity I choose sustainable fabrics that are processed in environmentally responsible ways. The fiber reactive dyes used in our clothing have little or no heavy metals and are processed in small batches that waste less water. Sympatico styles are meant to endure, and the fabrics hold up to everyday wear over time. I am trying to live in balance with the world we inhabit, and leave it a better place for our children. Part of this involves limiting my negative impact on the earth and its resources. I strive to reduce waste, recycle and use eco-friendly components in creating my products. As a woman with many years in the clothing industry, I am focused on creating beautiful apparel using earth-friendly fabrics in shapes designed for movement. I want the clothes to be part of the artwork of your personal style. They must look good, feel good, be well made, and above all, reflect respect for our Earth. Rose Sympatico Clothing Eco-friendly hemp & Tencel clothing Sympatico Clothing is crafted for women seeking simple elegance and comfort in their apparel. Made of eco-friendly hemp and Tencel (lyocell), styles incorporate classic lines while celebrating the female form in all its diversity. Women's natural-fiber clothing made in the USA Designed and hand-crafted in the USA, each piece of Sympatico clothing is preshrunk and is easily machine washed and tumble or air dried. Our Hemp/Tencel Fabric Blending hemp's natural durability and odor-resistance with silky, Earth-friendly Tencel results in a fabric that resembles linen, only more supple and with better drape. It's the perfect marriage of style with sustainability. Learn more about this unique and sustainable blend. |
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