{"id":12322,"date":"2019-07-04T10:30:13","date_gmt":"2019-07-04T14:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/?p=12322"},"modified":"2024-01-30T13:02:11","modified_gmt":"2024-01-30T18:02:11","slug":"8-american-made-products-and-the-top-reasons-to-buy-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/8-american-made-products-and-the-top-reasons-to-buy-them\/","title":{"rendered":"8 American Made Products and the Top Reasons to Buy Them"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>American made. Just the sound of those words can connect us to a feeling of pride. With so many businesses outsourcing to cut costs, our hats are off to the ones that keep the wheels turning here in the USA. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poly-Patriotic-Windmill-Large\/p\/62862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Made-Poly-Dutch-Windmill-Patriotic-Colors-Large_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Made Poly Dutch Windmill Large Patriotic Colors\" class=\"wp-image-12326\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Made-Poly-Dutch-Windmill-Patriotic-Colors-Large_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Made-Poly-Dutch-Windmill-Patriotic-Colors-Large_400_0-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Poly-Patriotic-Windmill-Large\/p\/62862\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poly Patriotic Windmill &#8211; Large<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are 8 American made products. Which ones do you use? Did you know you were supporting a brand that\u2019s made in America? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">CRAYOLA Crayons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Colorful and reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.crayola.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Crayola crayons.  (opens in a new tab)\">Crayola crayons. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I remember having a Crayola caddy growing up. I kept it on my desk. You could spin it to select the color crayon you wanted. Crayola crayons came on the scene back in 1903. The first pack featured 8 basic colors that included red, orange, yellow, blue, green, violet, brown and black. Crayola crayons are manufactured in Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a Crayola commercial from the 80s that features the Crayola Caddy. Do any of you remember it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1980s Crayola Caddy Commercial\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/S3nR-h6pOCQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pyrex&nbsp;Glassware&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This popular glassware has been made in America since the 1940s and is manufactured in Pennsylvania and New York. It is made of thermally resistant non-expansion glass that can withstand temperature changes. It doesn&#8217;t discolor or react with any ingredients to change the taste of the food and does not retain food smells after being washed. The icing on the Pyrex cake? <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Pyrex dishes (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pyrexhome.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Pyrex dishes<\/a> are see through to let chefs and bakers see how their creations were doing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tervis Tumblers<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/tervis-tumblers-3_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Enjoying Tervis Tumblers made just for DutchCrafters employees.\" class=\"wp-image-12354\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/tervis-tumblers-3_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/tervis-tumblers-3_400_0-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Jake, Debra and Kari Jo taking a break together with customized Tervis tumblers made just for DutchCrafters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p> In Detroit, Michigan in 1946, engineers Frank Cotter and G. Howlett Davis created a permanently sealed, double wall tumbler to keep drinks hot or cold for longer. The combination of the last three letters of each of their names resulted in the company name Tervis. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Tervis containers  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tervis.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Tervis containers <\/a>are all made in the USA with their headquarters in Florida. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DutchCrafters Amish Furniture <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>DutchCrafters CEO Jim Miller grew up around the Amish. When his wife, Linse Miller (now DutchCrafters Vice President), suggested selling Amish made furniture online, he didn\u2019t think it would work. Jim and Linse worked hard at creating a connection with Amish communities. They now work with over 150 Amish wood shops located throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Indiana that build high-end solid wood furniture that is offered at dutchcrafters.com.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Triple-Pedestal-Dining-Room-Table\/p\/3584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amish-Triple-Pedestal-Dining-Room-Table-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-17984\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amish-Triple-Pedestal-Dining-Room-Table-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/10\/Amish-Triple-Pedestal-Dining-Room-Table-1-300x201.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Triple-Pedestal-Dining-Room-Table\/p\/3584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Triple Pedestal Dining Room Table<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>DutchCrafters is the #1 Amish furniture site online, offering over 10,000 solid wood furniture options. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Headquarters are located in Sarasota, Florida along with the <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"DutchCrafters brick and mortar store.  (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/content\/amish-furniture-sarasota\/\" target=\"_blank\">DutchCrafters brick and mortar store. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Gallanheim-Corner-Desk-with-Optional-Topper\/p\/58416\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"327\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Bridgeport-Mission-Corner-Desk-with-Optional-Topper_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Bridgeport Mission Corner Desk with Optional Topper\" class=\"wp-image-12340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Bridgeport-Mission-Corner-Desk-with-Optional-Topper_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Bridgeport-Mission-Corner-Desk-with-Optional-Topper_400_0-300x245.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Gallanheim-Corner-Desk-with-Optional-Topper\/p\/58416\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Gallanheim Corner Desk with Optional Topper<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity-Base-Only\/p\/55665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"270\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish Mid Century Modern Bathroom Vanity\" class=\"wp-image-12341\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity_400_0-300x203.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-Mid-Century-Modern-Bathroom-Vanity-Base-Only\/p\/55665\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Amish Mid Century Modern Bathroom Vanity<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Airstream Trailers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Each Airstream trailer is&nbsp;handcrafted to be passed down for generations. Founder Willy Byam put the first model together in 1929 to appease his wife who didn&#8217;t like sleeping on the ground when they went camping. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Airstream trailers are built in Ohio. (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.airstream.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Airstream trailers are built in Ohio.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Maglite Flashlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Maglite flashlights (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/maglite.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Maglite flashlights<\/a> have been in production since 1979. They are used by law enforcement, emergency responders and the military as well as homes across the globe. They are made in California.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wilson Footballs <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Wilson Football Factory is located in Ada, Ohio. The factory was opened in the 1930s by the Ohio Kentucky Manufacturing Company, and they originally made <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"footballs (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/ucommblog.com\/section\/sportspop\/wilson-footballs-made-usa\" target=\"_blank\">footballs<\/a>, baseball gloves, and boxing gloves. Wilson purchased the company in 1955 and turned the focus completely to footballs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dum Dum Lollipops<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The name originated with a manager that decided &#8220;dum dum&#8221; was a name that would be easy for a child to say. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"Dum dums (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dumdumpops.com\/faqs\" target=\"_blank\">Dum dums<\/a> were originally made back in 1924 by the Akron Candy Company. The company was purchased by Spangler Candy in 1953, and the operation was moved to Bryan, Ohio. The seven original dum dum lollipop flavors were lemon, lime, orange, coconut-pineapple, cherry, grape, and butterscotch. Root beer was added as an eighth flavor. Today, 16 flavors plus the mystery flavor are produced.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"355\" height=\"355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/51dZVIEWQ1L._SY355__400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Dum Dum lollipops\" class=\"wp-image-12345\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/51dZVIEWQ1L._SY355__400_0.jpg 355w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/51dZVIEWQ1L._SY355__400_0-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/51dZVIEWQ1L._SY355__400_0-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/51dZVIEWQ1L._SY355__400_0-190x190.jpg 190w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 355px) 100vw, 355px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo Credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Dum-Pops-360-COUNT-BAG\/dp\/B000PWTQ26?th=1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" aria-label=\"www.Amazon.com (opens in a new tab)\">www.Amazon.com<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Buy American Made?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reasons to Buy Products Made in America<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To create jobs:&nbsp; Keeping the products produced here means more jobs can be filled. Millions of jobs here in America have been lost by searching for cheaper labor outside the country.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To keep our air cleaner:&nbsp; Transporting goods to America from overseas creates a larger carbon footprint, releasing more gases and burning more fuel on long trips.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To support the human rights of the workers involved: Rights of the workers are protected in the US, whereas there\u2019s the chance that some of the products being made overseas involve cramped work conditions and unfair treatment. Minimum wage in other countries can be extremely unfair and not provide enough to live on. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To provide better safety standards: Products made in the USA are subject to American consumer protection laws with safety standards in place. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>To strengthen our economy: All the support services that are required for American businesses to thrive see action when the work is done here. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-24-Patriotic-Barn-Star\/p\/7346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"386\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-24-Patriotic-Barn-Star_400_0.jpg\" alt=\"Amish 24&quot; Patriotic Barn Star\" class=\"wp-image-12350\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-24-Patriotic-Barn-Star_400_0.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/06\/Amish-24-Patriotic-Barn-Star_400_0-300x290.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/Amish-24-Patriotic-Barn-Star\/p\/7346\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Amish 24&quot; Patriotic Barn Star (opens in a new tab)\">Amish 24&#8243; Patriotic Barn Star<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here at DutchCrafters, we are proud to offer quality wood furniture that\u2019s American made. 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Why cherry wood? There are so many wood choices, is there really <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/put-a-cherry-on-top\/?related_post_from=915\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n        Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Amish Recipe: Apple Sponge Pudding\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"900\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"amish recipe: apple sponge pudding\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop.png 600w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/08\/APPLE-SPONGE-PUDDINGcrop-580x870.png 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    In which I use far too many italics, and redefine \"pudding.\" I just plain do not understand how this is <a class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/amish-recipe-apple-sponge-pudding\/?related_post_from=1405\"> Read more<\/a>  <\/p>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n              <div class=\"item\">\r\n          \r\n  <a class=\"title post_title\"  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n        Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons  <\/a>\r\n\r\n  <div class=\"thumb post_thumb\">\r\n    <a  title=\"Meet the Amish Furniture Makers: Steven &#038; Sons\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/meet-amish-makers-steven-sons\/?related_post_from=1479\">\r\n\r\n      <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"4591\" height=\"3796\" src=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-post-image\" alt=\"AmishMakersSteven\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743.jpg 4591w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-300x248.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-1024x846.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.dutchcrafters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/20140605-PEP_6743-580x479.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 4591px) 100vw, 4591px\" \/>\r\n\r\n    <\/a>\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <p class=\"excerpt post_excerpt\">\r\n    We can say, with narrative\u00a0certainty, that our\u00a0Amish Makers' love for working with their hands starts young, and with ferocity. 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