Bye, bye America: Levi Strauss shuts last of its North American plants in Texas

indianexpress.com ^ | Saturday, September 27, 2003 | LESLIE EARNEST

[Technogeeb]

And, by the way, Levi Strauss was the last holdout to try to keep its manufacturing in the U.S.

Nope. I used to buy Levis. I stopped when they stopped making them in the US (or when I couldn't find their few made-in-USA products). Wrangler, on the other hand, is still made in the USA, as are some other brands (LL Bean, Certified Jean Co. in Texas, etc.).

[Bonaparte]

Oh, please, Destro. They didn't think of locating overseas? Is that why Levis closed about 60 of their plants and sent those jobs overseas almost 20 years ago?

[Dr. Eckleburg]

Nobody cares any longer about the American Middle Class.

Yep. Same as it ever was.

Tax us and keep us occupied.

[altura]

Wranglers are NOT made in the USA and were gone long before Levi's.

[Technogeeb]

Wranglers are NOT made in the USA and were gone long before Levi's

Wrong. I bought a pair last week. Made in USA.

[StopGlobalWhining]

Thanks for the links!

[Jimbo30230]

Buy CarHart (made in usa)

[armed_in_sydney]

can anyone suggest good quality made in america jeans?

[palmer]

``We're in an industry where few apparel brands own and operate manufacturing facilities in North America,'' Chief Executive Phil Marineau said. ``In fact, we are one of the last companies to do so.''

Pointer Brand, made in TN, about $25. I think Levi's problem is they want to sell large quantities to Walmart who is going to squeeze them.

[Jimbo30230]

I my self am starting to open my eyes.I will only buy Cahr Hart.I once wore levis know I am tring to learn more about what is really made in USA. Because in 10-15 yrs if we all don't start buying USA products two things we will be doing. Working for the Goverment or Recieving from them.
If anyone has information on a site that might show all american made products please let me know