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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 Pax4u Pax means Peace in Latin. The Name Pax4u was chosen with this main mission in mind ? to provide customers more peaceful lifestyles through comfort in bags and apparel while focusing on being an ecologically responsible company. Pax4u uses eco-friendly fabrics and reclaimed leather and suede in all of our products to ensure the safety of farmers and the future of the environment. Why Go Green? To Be Mindful. We at Pax4u recognize the need to balance quality and eco-conscious living. This is why Pax4u designs and manufactures stylish earth friendly bags using certified organic cotton and/or eco-friendly fabrics. All of our leather bags are cut and sewn from reclaimed leather and suede. Pax4u spares rolls of brand new seat belt webbing (that didn't pass strict safety standards for automobile use) from a landfill by re-purposing it into sturdy convertible bag straps. In keeping with a commitment to a healthy planet, we maintain the utmost in responsible business practices while preserving the environment for future generations. Being green is part of every decision we make. To Choose Organic. Conventionally grown cotton (more that 99% of the world's cotton supply) has significant negative impacts on the environment and on human health, primarily due to toxic chemical use. As a result, consumers are exposed to them daily in the food they eat, the water they drink, the air and dust they breathe, as well as on surfaces inside their homes and at work, and in public places. Because organic cotton is grown without the use of harmful pesticides, chemicals, and fertilizers - supporting organic cotton is a great way to promote more sustainable and healthy environmental practices and preserve air and water quality. Organic farming is part of the solution to reduce reliance on potentially dangerous pesticides and fertilizers highly dependent on oil and natural gas for their production. Supporting organic farmers, no matter where they are on the planet, helps to take care of our water and soil resources. Made in the USA. Indiana to be specific. Whenever possible, organic and recycled materials are sourced and manufactured locally. Being green means we look to our closest neighbors first when we purchase materials and hire sewers to helps us meet our growing demand. In two common-sense decisions we reduce global greenhouse emissions and create local jobs. With an eye to recycle materials, we scour the market for supple leather and suede on the racks of resale and consignment businesses. The coat or pant styles we find may never come back but the fabric is divine. Our expert designers clean and hand-cut the leather and suede to give every Pax4u Leather Solo or Mini bag a unique look and timeless quality. Our Story Hip Bag Several years ago, co-founder Janet Sharp-Freedman and her family were visiting Africa on a vacation. Prone to back trouble, Janet found it uncomfortable to carry a purse while exploring South Africa. The added weight on her shoulders made it difficult to carry her children or any additional items purchased along the way. One afternoon, while walking through a local market, Janet spotted a woman wearing a bag around her hips that was unlike anything she had seen before. It was more than a fanny pack, less than a backpack and left her hands completely free. While much more basic in design, Janet realized that a more fashionable, higher quality bag utilizing the same core concept could dramatically improve her life and others. Drawing on her background in biomechanics and kinesiology, Janet went home and designed a bag for herself and later for her friends with similar needs. Throughout the years, demand for this new, innovative bag was more than she ever anticipated and thus, Pax4u was born. |
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