January 16th, 2014
Makins Hats has been around for over 40 years, but at the end of 2013 it almost closed for good. Marsha Akins opened Makins Hats in 1974, handmaking the first ever Makins hats in her…
January 9th, 2014
Whether you are a seasoned designer or just starting to develop your brand, finding a manufacturer in the U.S. can be tricky. In the past few decades, the accessibility of American manufacturing has…
December 10th, 2013
For more on entrepreneurship, production, and sourcing, just sign up for our daily blog email list! What are some of the most important…
December 6th, 2013
There’s nothing quite like New York City during the holidays. Between the decorations, lights, and festive spirit, it is a magical place to be. It is also one of the busiest times of the year,…
November 27th, 2013
With the holiday shopping season about to take off in full swing, we put together a list of made in USA gifts that give back! The items…
November 25th, 2013
Maurice Malone is a Detroit native who knows a thing or two about making a good pair of…
November 7th, 2013
I used to own a leather accessories line with Matthew, and we would source locally produced leather from various distributors, but I’ve always wanted to VISIT a tannery, where the leather gets…
November 6th, 2013
NOM.A.D. is a sustainable, made in USA, travel lifestyle brand that launched a crowdfunding campaign yesterday. Ryan Clott, Founder of…
November 4th, 2013
Everett is a men’s tie and accessory brand that is handcrafted in Brooklyn, NY. Inspired by the sights and sounds of NYC, Tinoy Kashif, Nate Coleman and James Brooks created a collection of…
October 29th, 2013
This past Friday we visited Knickerbocker Mfg. Co., a cap manufacturer that is run by three young designers in Brooklyn, NY. Knickerbocker…
October 28th, 2013
What is the goodest t-shirt ever? It’s the t-shirt that gives back! The t-shirt is made by You and Who, a company with a mission to help worthy causes in cities across the country. All…
October 14th, 2013
We are so excited that we have expanded our resources and are now including furniture on Maker’s Row! To kick it all off, we visited…
October 8th, 2013
Today we are expanding into the furniture industry! Since our launch in November 2012, we have connected thousands of designers and…
September 27th, 2013
Located in Long Island City, Portchester USA is a manufacturer of handbags and leather accessories. Last week I made my way from Brooklyn to their manufacturing facility and Kulwant, the owner of…
September 21st, 2013
It was such a great experience visiting the IceStone factory in the Brooklyn Navy Yard. Sarah Corey, who acts as the entire marketing department for IceStone, gave us a thorough tour of the…
July 3rd, 2013
A couple weeks ago we had the opportunity to visit Quick Turn Clothing, located in the heart of the garment district in NYC, and we…
July 2nd, 2013
Started by two young fashion designers from New Orleans, Jolie & Elizabeth is a line of made in USA dresses that gives you the perfect…
June 18th, 2013
Launched in 2011, PINO Portland is a line of handmade mens accessories that certainly represents the bright, bold and fun spirit of its…
May 29th, 2013
At Maker’s Row, we would like to create more of a community, and in light of these efforts, we began creating dedicated city profiles,…
May 21st, 2013
One of the main advantages of domestic versus overseas production, is that the turnaround time on orders made here in the US can be significantly faster than ones made further away. Because shorter…
April 12th, 2013
Here our some of our favorite news clips from the past week concerning American manufacturing: “But step back and you’ll see a bright…
April 4th, 2013
Here our some of our favorite news clips from the past week concerning American manufacturing: “Small businesses are seeing these big…
February 22nd, 2013
By Joel Hans, Managing Editor, Manufacturing.net “In a time when consumer expectations for superior goods and services continue to grow, operating closer to the demand allows companies to reduce…
February 15th, 2013
We were ecstatic to find out that, with the help of Maker’s Row, Black & Denim was able to find a manufacturer for their new…
January 28th, 2013
“We add as much detail as possible to delight that audience” – Joel Amplifier Inc. (based in Texas) visited the…
November 16th, 2012
Some of my favorite gifts I’ve received are unique items that you can’t find at big box department stores. One of the perks of living in NYC is being able to find a huge selection…
November 12th, 2012
Life as a designer / entrepreneur can be riddled with both moments immense excitement and…
November 1st, 2012
We asked emerging designer expert Melissa Hall what top tips she has for emerging designers. Melissa has extensive experience…
October 23rd, 2012
My partner Matthew started his career creating watches for DKNY, Marc Jacobs, and other fashion lines (he’s award winning!). He…
October 17th, 2012
The made in America movement is growing! We have carefully put together a list of 8 online blogs and websites that support the cause, and…