The Internet

The internet:  a magnificent new technology combining the credibility of anonymous hearsay with the excitement of typing.
                                        Jon Stewart  The Daily Show

Clothing made in the USA

A number of people have suggested that we need to buy USA brands only.     I feel rather ignorant about what is available, so I turned to an internet search.   Most purchases would probably have to be made over the internet; clothingmadeinusablog.wordpress.com  lists hundreds of brands available.   I learned that Spanx shapewear and some New Balance tennis shoes are made in the states.   Lane Bryant, plus size clothing, carries a number of domestic brands.    Apparently there are 846 brands made in New York City.
Nanette Lepore, NYC designer, says they price in China and find that shipping and importing make the costs comparable.   Unfortunately, in 1960 95% of our clothes were made in our country, today - 5%.   I plan to become more aware when I shop.