Beyond the changing atmosphere in the international market for textiles, domestic manufacturing has inherent positive that can never be awarded by offshore production. For one, “homegrown” textiles can provide a certain peace of mind to consumers. Factories in the U.S. must adhere to strict labor and environmental guidelines, which many offshore factories do not need to follow or recognize. Although this typically results in higher prices, the factory workers are guaranteed a fair wage and a clean, safe working environment. Although the costs associated with U.S. manufacturing may seem high, in the long run it helps to avoid the legal issues that are often aligned with neglect or non-conformance in offshore facilities.
Bottom line, consumers want high quality for their textiles including tee shirts. Today there are many more options for American made tee shirts than there used to be. Allegiance to the U.S. and desire for quality has grown. However, the driving force is cost. The cost for domestic textiles is coming down, as the cost for imports is going up.
Please give us a call if you are in the St. Louis area and need a quote on some custom screen printed t-shirts and custom embroidery shirts or polos. We have lots of options for you as far as styles, colors, U.S. companies, and imports alike. We would love to hear from you and give you a quote on your needs.