The slow death of American manufacturing and the trend toward outsourcing overseas has made it hard to find American-made goods , but not impossible . A host of small businesses are still dedicated to manufacturing goods in America , and , thanks to a few diligent bloggers , they 're easier than ever to find . `` Buying Made in USA is not just a passing trend . It truly is something we as consumers , business owners and even government can do to support small to mid-size businesses , '' said Julie Reiser , president and co-founder of Made in USA Certified , which audits supply chains for businesses that want their products to bear their seal . `` Small businesses are responsible for two out of every three new jobs created in the U.S. We need these small to mid-size businesses to flourish and grow as they are our innovators , our makers and job creators . Making it in America , supporting U.S. manufacturing and buying American is one thing we can all do today to help keep the American dream alive and well . '' Made in USA pop-ups bring together like-minded consumers . Here 's a short list of websites and Facebook groups dedicated to helping consumers find products made in the United States , along with a few brands known to manufacture most or a substantial portion of their goods stateside . Read the list and help us grow it by adding your suggestions in the comments . Resources : . The Made in America Movement . USA Love List . American Made Matters . A Continuous Lean : The American List . Things Made in America . made in usa challenge . Hickorees : Made in the USA . Haute Americana . WELL SPENT . BuyDirectUSA.com . Accessories : . - Archival : Bags , apparel , blankets . - Arne Mason : Leather carrying cases . - Blackbox Case : Wooden laptop cases . - Corter Leather and Cloth : Belts , wallets , key chains . - Fox River Mills : Socks . - Makr Carry Goods : Bags , stools , wallets , belts . - NATIVE ( X ) : Totes , scarves , jewelry , mugs . - Pendleton : Blankets and apparel . - Pierrepont Hicks : Ties , bowties . - Randolph Engineering : Glasses , sunglasses . - Summit Creek Dry Goods : Wallets , key chains , belts . - Estex Mfg . Co. : Tool sheaths , aprons , buckets , holsters . Bags : . - Archival Clothing . - Duluth Pack . - GORUCK . - J.W . Hulme . - Maptote . - Mountain Ridge Gear . - Tom Bihn . - Tough Traveler . Clothes : . - All American Clothing . - American Apparel . - Beverly Hills Basics . - Black Halo . - C & C California . - Emerson Fry . - Hanky Panky . - Imogene and Willie . - Kate Boggiano . - Left Field . - Pendleton . - Pointer Brand . - Raleigh Denim . - Taylor Stitch . - Todd Shelton . - UNIS . Footwear : . - Alden . - Allen Edmonds . - Capps Shoe Company . - Munro Shoes . - Oakstreet Bootmakers . - Quoddy . - Rancourt and Company . - Red Wing Heritage line . - Russell Moccasin Co. Headwear : . - Bollman Hat Company . - Stormy Kromer . - Walz Caps . - BUZZLINE . - Stetson . Random : . - Audio Research : Audio products . - Braun Corporation : Manufacturer of wheelchair lifts and ramps , transit vehicles . - Case Knives : Pocket and hunting knives . - Colgate : Crib mattresses and pads . - Council Tool : Hand tools . - CUTCO Cutlery . - Edelbrock : Specialty vehicle parts . - Excel : Hand dryers . - Grado Labs : Headphones and phone cartridges . - Heritage General Store : Bicycles . - Litespeed Bicycles . - Pacific Hospitality Design : Furniture . - K'NEX : Children 's toys . - Geneva Manufacturing : Modular garage organizing gear . - Itsy Bitsy Ritzy Shop : Furniture . - Lodge Cast Iron Cookware . - MAK Grills . - Malpaca : Pillows and bedding . - Portland General Store : Grooming products for men . - Purrfectplay : Pet toys . - Simplicity Vacuums . - Sterilite : Plastic Housewares . - Steelman Cycles . - Stonebridge Upholstery : Furniture . - Tervis : Tumblers , drink ware . - USA Flag Supply : American , Gadsen , specialty flags . - Vandersteen Audio : Speakers . - Wholesome Hide : Rawhide dog chews . Where do you shop for products made in the United States ? Share your resources in the comments !
NEW : Happy Independence Day ! Buying American-made products is one way to show your stripes . Comment: CNN commenters provide picks for brands that manufacture in America .