They do, but nothing technical. An apex insulated jacket with a silnylon shell isn't really a technical piece. They aren't into laminates, down, 4 way stretch, etc. They don't want to go down that rabbit hole, can't say I don't blame em. The military contracts are where the money's at. Everything else is icing on the cake.
Im gonna assume that guy was talking about how many of the established clothing companies claim it simply cant be done in the USA, which is what i remember aron saying, but i may be wrong cause it was a while ago. Think ive heard him say people at these hunting clothing brands he wears told him as much. Either way its obviously not true, gulch gear, forloh and now origin have found a way to do it. Obviously its just more lucrative to make stuff overseas
Exactly. It's a business decision to make the clothing overseas. Labor costs are a fraction of what they are here. You can even get Gore Tex garments sewn here wearewatershed.com is an approved vendor for Gore Tex in Oregon. To say that the materials aren't available is just a cop out by the manufacturers. I'm glad to see more domestically produced options, competition is good for the segment.
Fantastic
This is going to sound off... but personally I could care less if a company donates to conservation. They are donating our money. They markup their products, generally overcharge us and donate it to conservation organizations to give us warm and fuzzies.
I get and agree with what your saying, but we are going to get overcharged regardless, especially these days.
The price of buying Made in America vs made in china at pennies on the dollar to manufacture in china and cost nearly the same? No brainer! Im supporting Jocko, Cam and the rest of the Origin crew! And i have a bunch of Sitka already. Wonder what the resale price % is on some Sitka camo in good condition is?
I don’t really get all the dudes that are going to sell all their existing quality camo, just to transition to “American Made” camo.
Neither, i want to support America's seamstresses. I dont care if they are Asian, Mexican or African. As long as they are AmericansI don’t really get all the dudes that are going to sell all their existing quality camo, just to transition to “American Made” camo.
Maybe it’s because I have all the pieces I need, and they are quality, just made in sweatshops…
The real question is, do you want to support Asian seamstress’ or Mexican seamstress’..
If they start selling some solid color pieces, I’ll check them out.
Camo selection is more about personal preference in fashion these days anyways. Plenty of dudes smoking animals wearing solids.
Neither, i want to support America's seamstresses. I dont care if they are Asian, Mexican or African. As long as they are Americans
