Despite grim news reports that focus on outsourcing, clothing factory closures, and layoffs, the US garment industry is not extinct. At Appalatch, we design, source and manufacture our clothes in America using as many domestic materials as possible.
We talk often about buying less but buying better and shopping responsibly which, while important, is easier said than done! There are so many different factors to consider: American made, fair trade, organic, sweatshop free, sustainable, et al. It can all be overwhelming, frustrating, and discouraging…
We spend a lot of time talking about Custom Fit sweaters in our office and around the web. To us, the creation of Custom Fit or Made-to-Measure sweaters is second nature, it’s in our blood…
Have you been introduced to the idea of emotionally durable design? Admittedly, it is new to us here at Appalatch but the concept resonates with our mission. It has been like learning an untranslatable word that applies so well in many situations.
Appalatch has partnered with Tradlands, Archival Clothing, and Gamine Co. to offer an American-made giveaway package valued at $600.
Appalatch sweaters are made in the USA from high quality, natural fibers. For most of the wool, alpaca, cashmere, or wolf hair sweaters that you will encounter in your life, you will find that the care label tells you the following party line “Dry Clean Only”.
If you are like me, at this moment you are finding it incredibly hard to believe that it is December. Not only is it December, the calendar is telling me that there are approximately 1.5 weeks until Christmas day. This is also the point where we will reflect on how this year flew by faster than last…
We’ve noticed that we have a loyal following of wool sock enthusiasts. Diehard, buy 10 pairs and spread the good word to friends and family type enthusiasts. This makes us really happy because it means that our socks are seriously great!
What makes a wool henley so special? Well, our wool henleys have a lot of great qualities, though they are proving remarkably hard to keep in stock! Many associate wool with itchy and uncomfortable sweaters or blankets, but the wool we use to make our wool henley shirts is a totally different story.
You probably haven’t heard of them, but they are a big deal! Rambouillet sheep are an American breed that is known for incredibly soft wool that rivals the finest sheep wool found abroad. Appalatch uses Rambouillet wool as our fiber of choice.
