American Icons: The Best Made-In-The-USA Menswear Brands

With tariffs looming large over every online purchase, decking a wardrobe out in international menswear brands has never been so expensive. With that in mind, there’s never been a better time to shift the focus onto the clothing, footwear and accessories being produced on your doorstep.

Unfortunately, the American textile industry is not what it used to be. Many brands that once proudly manufactured everything in the States have been forced to look elsewhere, but a handful of American menswear brands are still making some, if not all, of their products on US soil.

From Pendleton’s Native American-inspired patterns to Danner’s bulletproof traditional hiking boots, these are the Made in USA menswear brands every style-savvy guy should know.

What Does ‘Made in the USA’ Actually Mean?

Before we go any further, it’s worth clarifying what ‘Made in the USA’ really means in terms of clothing and footwear.

Legally, for a product to carry that label, all or virtually all of it must be made in the United States. That includes sourcing, cutting, sewing, and final assembly. But in practice, there’s a grey area. Many brands will promote themselves as American-made if they cut and sew garments in the States—even if the fabrics come from Japan, Italy or elsewhere.

In footwear, it’s even trickier. A pair of boots might be assembled in the US, but the leather, laces, or soles could be imported. So, unless a brand explicitly states that every component is domestic, assume there’s a blend.

This article highlights brands that still manufacture some or all of their goods in the US. We’ve done our best to clarify where only specific ranges or categories qualify, but always check the label if 100% American-made matters to you.

17 Brands Still Manufacturing in the USA

RRL

Ralph Lauren is an enormous brand that draws inspiration from here, there and everywhere – sportswear and Ivy style to name two of the biggest. But you need only look at how the man himself dresses to know it’s the American West and vintage workwear that appeal to him most, and RRL is the outlet for that.

While not everything is domestically produced, a significant portion of the range is still made in the USA. RRL (pronounced ‘double RL’) designs heritage-inspired clothes and accessories that often incorporate vintage textiles and patterns that reflect the rich history of American craftsmanship.

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Pendleton

Sitting alongside Woolrich in the pantheon of American outdoor greats, Pendleton is another heritage brand known for premium wool textiles, often finished in vibrant patterns inspired by Native American art.

Pendleton’s iconic wool shirts and blankets are still produced in Oregon and Washington. However, some newer garments—like tees and shorts—are made overseas, so it’s worth checking labels if US-made is essential to you.

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Red Wing

Boots don’t come much more traditional or American than those made by Red Wing. The brand has been making some of the biggest, best, leatheriest work boots on the market since the early 1900s, and nearly all of its boots are still handcrafted in the USA.

The classic Moc Toe is one of the brand’s best sellers, barely changed in more than 50 years. Or there’s the Iron Ranger – a round-toe work boot that started life in the mines before making its way to mainstream fashion.

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Danner

Another USA-made bootmaker with some serious history, Danner has been kitting out segments of the US uniformed services for many decades. For better or worse, it quite literally put boots on the ground in the Vietnam War.

Today, many of Danner’s most iconic original styles are still made in Portland, Oregon, while some of the newer, more modern designs have been outsourced overseas.

Check out the Mountain Light – a classic American hiking boot – to get a feel for what the brand does best.

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Taylor Stitch

At first glance, Taylor Stitch looks like an all-American brand through and through—rugged shirting, chore jackets, worn-in denim. And while it leans heavily on vintage workwear influences and sustainable practices, most of its garments are produced abroad.

That said, the brand does maintain a small USA-made capsule collection, focused on core pieces like button-downs and outerwear, produced in limited numbers. If buying American is your priority, just make sure to shop that specific line.

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Gitman Vintage

Shirts are the name of the game here, and they don’t come much more American than this. With a focus on tradition and domestic production, Gitman Vintage produces classic Oxford shirts and playful seasonal pieces that often nod to the brand’s extensive archive.

Production is still centred in Ashland, Pennsylvania, where Gitman Bros. first started in the 1970s. Most garments continue to be made on US soil using fabrics milled in the States or Japan.

Expect old-school craftsmanship with modern touches.

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Buck Mason

Californian and proud, Buck Mason makes elevated wardrobe staples that lean heavily into the classic American look. Think lived-in-looking pigment-dyed T-shirts, broken-in denim and military-inspired outerwear, all designed to age with grace and take on character over time.

The brand manufactures a good portion of its garments in the US—including its best-selling curved hem tees, which are made at its own knitting mill in Pennsylvania—but not the entire collection.

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Tellason

Tellason is a denim purist’s brand based in San Francisco, the spiritual home of jeans. It’s built around an unwavering commitment to American manufacturing.

The denim is woven in Japan but cut and sewn in the USA. Other items—like knitwear and accessories—may be made overseas, but if you’re after a proper pair of American-made jeans, this should be one of your first ports of call.

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Save Khaki United

Everyday essentials, but better—that’s the idea behind Save Khaki United. Based in New York, the brand specialises in understated staples like tees, sweatshirts and chinos that are garment-washed for softness and comfort.

Most of its core range is still made in the USA, with a focus on sustainable sourcing and quality materials. If you like simple, well-made clothing, there are few better brands to buy from.

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3sixteen

Based in New York, 3sixteen made its name through heavyweight selvedge jeans, but the brand now makes a whole range of carefully considered (and very nicely made) menswear essentials.

The denim is woven in Japan, but cut and sewn in the USA, so if you’re after a proper pair of American-made jeans, this should be one of your first ports of call.

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Alden

Alden is to American shoemaking what Tricker’s is to traditional footwear in the UK. Founded in 1884 and still family-owned, the brand produces some of the world’s finest Goodyear-welted shoes and boots, all crafted in its Massachusetts factory.

The legendary Indy Boot—made famous by Indiana Jones—is a highlight, but the loafers are also worthy of admiration. Expensive? Yes, but that’s the price you pay to have the original and best.

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Wigwam

For over a century, Wigwam has been quietly making some of the best socks in the biz. Based in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, the brand produces its entire range in the USA, making it one of the only sock companies that can call itself 100% American.

It’s long been a supplier to the US military and remains a favourite among hikers, runners, and anyone who appreciates the merits of a well-made sock.

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Ebbets Field Flannels

Vintage sportswear done properly. That’s what it’s all about at Ebbets Field Flannels. The Seattle-based brand is best known for its historically accurate baseball caps and jerseys, which are all made in the USA using traditional methods and materials.

Caps are constructed from proper wool broadcloth, complete with tactile felt lettering and satin underneath the bill, just like they were in the ’50s. Think more menswear than merch.

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Left Field NYC

A cult favourite in the denim world, Left Field NYC sticks to one principle: American-made or nothing. Every garment is cut and sewn in the US using a mix of domestic and Japanese fabrics, including slubby selvedge denim and heavyweight tees.

The designs channel classic workwear but with modern fits and attention to detail that denim obsessives live for.

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Freenote Cloth

Freenote Cloth is based in California and makes every one of its garments in the USA. The brand produces high-end workwear and Americana staples—from chambray shirts to rugged jeans—using custom fabrics and small-batch production methods.

You’re paying for quality here, and it shows in the details: chain-stitched hems, selvedge finishes, and hardware that could probably survive a car crash.

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Dehen 1920

Founded in – you guessed it – 1920, this Portland-based label does classic American knitwear better than just about anyone. Varsity jackets, moto sweaters, and thick cardigans are the brand’s bread and butter, all produced domestically with an almost obsessive level of care.

If your idea of quality is something your grandad could have worn in the 50s and it would still look great today, Dehen is a must.

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Shockoe Atelier

Shockoe Atelier is a small-batch denim and apparel label from Richmond, Virginia, with everything made in-house. From cutting and sewing to final inspection, every step takes place in its own workshop—rare in an industry of outsourced everything.

The jeans are standouts, blending European tailoring with American grit, and they’re backed by a lifetime repair guarantee.

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American Trench

Don’t be fooled by the name—there’s more than just outerwear here. American Trench works with local mills and manufacturers to produce everything from trench coats and socks to loungewear and crewneck sweats.

Everything’s made in the US, often in collaboration with heritage factories, which makes it one of the few brands where “Made in America” isn’t just a marketing gimmick.

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Once American, Now Outsourced

A few iconic US brands still trade heavily on their heritage, but don’t let the Stars and Stripes branding fool you. These labels are American in spirit, but no longer produce their clothing or shoes on US soil (at least not at scale).

Here are a few worth mentioning:

• Levi’s: Arguably the most famous name in denim, Levi’s no longer makes its core line in the US. There are some USA-made styles under its ‘Made in the USA’ or ‘501 Premium Selvedge’ lines, but the bulk of production is now overseas.
• Converse: Once proudly made in Massachusetts, Converse has long since shifted manufacturing abroad. Today, most Chuck Taylors are made in countries like Vietnam and Indonesia.
• Carhartt WIP (Work In Progress): While Carhartt USA still makes a selection of workwear stateside, the fashion-forward Carhartt WIP line is designed in Europe and made overseas.
• New Balance: It’s complicated. New Balance is one of the only big sneaker brands still manufacturing in the US—but only select models (typically the pricier ones like the 990 series). Most of the range is made elsewhere.
• LL Bean: LL Bean’s iconic Bean Boots are still made in Maine, but most of the apparel range has been outsourced globally for years now.
• Filson: Once a beacon of US-made outdoor gear, Filson has gradually moved the majority of its apparel production overseas. A few bags and heritage items are still made in Seattle, but most of the clothing isn’t.
• Patagonia: An ethical powerhouse, sure—but not American-made. Almost all of Patagonia’s gear is manufactured abroad, with a focus on environmental and labour standards, not domestic production.
• The North Face: Another heritage name that’s now global in the truest sense. The vast majority of its outerwear and apparel is made in Asia.
• Timberland: Born in New Hampshire, made in… mostly anywhere but. Like many global brands, Timberland has long since shifted its boot and clothing production abroad.