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Wednesday, July 3, 2013 at 09:54AM 
It is welcome news that some US clothing labels are dipping their toes in our own waters. A USA Today article reports that Brooks Brothers now makes 70% of its suits in Haverhill, Mass -- and that Designer Karen Kane of LA moved 90% of its manufacturing to the US. ("Sewn in the USA" by Paul Davidson - 7/3/13)
While the trend is still a glimmer in Uncle Sam's eye, some think that 25% of the 800,000 lost jobs could return to the US over the next ten years. Factors driving the "reshoring" include increasing foreign labor costs, shoddy products and long or late delivery times. Fshion fads require fast turnarounds!
Seems that machine mechanics and seamstresses are now lacking in our talent pool, which could hamper this trend. Career counselors and parents, take note.
On this July 4th weekend, remember to look for the "Made in the USA" label!
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