First thing's first: Yes, this shit is mostly expensive. But with good reason.

That cost reflects the difference between factory workers who make ~$12 an hour and sweatshop employees who make dollars a day, and in unsafe, poorly regulated conditions for unethically long hours.

The less depressing reason to buy American-made clothes is simple: supporting American manufacturing jobs. Even a small purchase, buying an American made t-shirt, supports Americans workers.

An added bonus of buying U.S. made? If you have a problem with a product you can usually find the company and actually get in touch with someone who can help you.

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