Pure Play Kids: Creativity Inspiring Toys for Kids
:: Battery-free :: Wood, organic options :: Non-toxic :: Huge selection ::
Pure Play Kids is a marketplace and maker of simple, clean and creative toys for kids, that was founded upon a family’s simple quest to find these timeless classics in an ever-growing plastic and battery-operated world. Based on fun, creative, open-ended play, the majority of their products are made in USA and designed for babies, toddlers and big kids too.
Check out their selection of musical instruments, wooden toys, super-hero capes and masks, dollhouses and cloth dolls, organic stuffed animals, travel toys, pretend kitchen fun, art projects, finger puppets, puzzles and blocks, wooden animals and fun book-ends, games, tub toys, wooden vehicles, and the classic must-have wooden alphabet blocks!
With their forms being back to basics, not only will your kids develop creativity and imaginations, but the rooms around your house will actually have less visual noise (ie look better). Pure Play kids as a new manufacturing facility and plans on growing from 6 employees up to 25 by the end of 2013. Woohoo, go USA!
We appreciate that Pure Play Kids’ website clearly labels country of origin on each product. Reasonable prices, so these are great for baby showers:
Newberry Knitting: Gloves, Mittens, Hats, Socks and More
:: Huge selection :: Great prices :: For the whole family :: Casual or uniform ::
Newberry Knitting has been making quality gloves and mittens since 1946… in fact, I believe we had some of the deerskin palm gloves back in the 1970s when I was a kid! It’s great to see that they are still rocking those styles as well as new ones, and that they are also making leg-warmers, hats and socks too.
Styles include acrylic fingerless gloves, ragg wool and shetland wool mittens and gloves with deerskin, raccoon blends and more. Fingerless gloves come in a range of styles and colors and are great for texting and tablet use. Finishes range from fuzzy soft to finer weaves. Rounding out their selection are Police gloves, mittens and trigger finger mittens, postal uniform fingerless gloves, polypropylene gloves, and lycra glove liners.
For children and toddlers products include wrist warmer mittens, fleece lined or unlined ragg wool mittens, acrylic fiber gloves, and more.
Check out their collection as well as their huge selection of leg warmers, socks and some nice knit caps, and they are even amenable to custom orders at a mere 50% upcharge!
cinda b: Chic Handbags, Totes, Purses, Cases and Bags
:: Clever patterns :: Dozens of categories :: Reasonable prices :: Updated products ::
cinda b has an unbelievably large selection of bags and accessories to cover your active (yet stylish) lifestyle and protect your things. For the modern woman, all designs come in radically different fabric options, all viewable on their website in crisp, large images. cinda b’s equation is simple: unique and well-proportioned silhouettes combined with well-matching patterns, colored edging and straps. Waffled stitching always adds dimension, rigidity and visual interest. cinda b nails it.
Take a deep breath while we list the product categories: beach bag, totes, handbags, saddle bag, wristlet, hobos, backpacks, weekender, vacationer, resorter, clutch, rolly bag, hipster, contact case, garment bag, overnighter, wallets, train case, tablet sleeve, eReader cover, passport cover, luggage tag, handle wrap, travel pouch, cosmetic bags (hanging and all sizes), camera bag, sunglasses case, ID + key, lunch tote, key fob, pencil + brush, baby changing and junior backpack, diaper pouch, tennis tote, yoga bag, and golf head covers.
Constant new fabric options and great clearance prices make the cinda b store a winner. Made in USA! Shop by pattern, price, or by what’s hot:
http://cindab.com/
Royal Apparel: Casual, Fashionable and Affordable Clothing
:: Casual and comfortable :: New and clearance items :: Good pricing :: B2B too ::
Royal Apparel has a large and evolving line of all the great staples for your whole family. Tees, v-neck, hoodies, sweatshirts, short and long sleeves, tank tops, dresses, fleece, and even organic options are available. Burnout tees and dip dye tee techniques add some really cool effects to their clothing line. Prices are very reasonable, and their website store has great sale and clearance prices.
If you are a clothing company, wholesaler, screen printer, private label, or even an individual that would like to have a small or large run of custom garments, Royal Apparel can create a pattern and sample for you at just 2.5x the cost of production price, and create a special garment line just for you! Tearaway label options are a fantastic option!
Although 90% of their products are made here (and clearly labeled!), keep an eye out for rogue imports in their online store:
http://retail.royalapparel.net/
Corporate site, wholesaling and services site here:
https://www.royalapparel.net
Military Apparel Company: New Life to Military Uniform
:: Donations exchanged for gift cards :: Reasonable prices :: Growing product line ::
Military Apparel Company was founded on the unique concept of converting military uniforms into memorable and usable items. The company’s founder was struggling to make a living for her family as a single mother by using her sewing skills. In a moment of synchronicity, Maj. Dan Carroll of the U.S. Army requested that she create some special items to make as gifts for his mother and sister… and the rest is history.
Their product list is ever-expanding, and it is a great way to share with your loved ones through a re-incarnated form – an object they will cherish and always keep close. Simply mail your uniforms and choose the items you would like to have created, or else simply order an item and the materials will be provided. Choose from bags, purses, totes, man-purses, duffel bags, blankets, wallets, collars for your little furry friends, baby shoes, key fobs, and more. Additional military and patriotic products include jewelry, accessories, ornaments, tags and more.
Donations (especially tops) are exchanged for gift cards.
http://www.militaryapparelcompany.com/
Artex: Winter Caps, Beanies, Scarves, Hats and More
:: Great prices :: Many styles :: Many colors :: Optional embroidery ::
Artex makes a huge selection of warm winter hats and scarves for the whole family, all at fantastic prices. Designs include stretch beanies, headbands, caps, face masks, classic cuffs, jeep caps, bandanas, watch caps, ribbed cuffs, waffle stitch, military beanies, lumberjack jeep beanies, plain cuffs, military/ service hats, high-visibility, and more. Materials include American mohair, wool, acrylic, fleece, Thinsulate, and polyester. Most items made in USA!
Prices are fantastic -they range from $7 for the beanies, to $20-$30 for the scarves! That is what stores are charging for imports, so we have to give Artex a round of applause for providing such a great value, with styles and options for everyone, including babies!
Avoid their imported toddler beanies with the ear flaps, the toddler bucket hats, and the fancier looking Peruvian caps- we can only hope they will try to produce those here, as $15 is unnecessarily low price for these hats and we think they will sell at a higher price.
Artex corporate site: mixed domestic and import, but kudos for great labeling:
http://www.artexknit.com
Hundreds of Artex Items at Amazon (Careful for Rogue Imports)
Stuffington Bear Factory: Stuffed Animals Galore!
:: Great prices :: From small to very large sizes :: Clothing too! ::
Stuffington Bear Factory offers all the classic animal types, as well as many surprises – all Made in USA! Materials range from plush to fleece to organic, and not only can you buy the stuffed animals themselves, you can also buy optional clothing for most of the models. Since prices are very reasonable, these are gifts that can keep giving year after year! Many options for your Teddy Bear, Teddy Frog, or Teddy Pig.
Outfits include sundresses, organic plaid flannel, baby outfits, casual outfits, bathing suits, karate, firefighter, cowboy and cowgirl, a few superhero outfits, Mrs. Santa, basketball, policeman, little German Dirndl and Lederhosen, surgeon scrubs and many more!
Not only can you buy the animals and clothing from their online store, but Stuffington Bear factory also can create custom designs or products for your organization’s promotional or fundraisers. If you are in Phoenix, AZ stop in for a factory tour!
Bed Head Pajamas: PJs, Flannels, Robes For All
:: PJs for the whole family :: Loungewear, boxers, camisoles and slippers too ::
Bed Head PJs make comfy indoor-wear for the entire family with fine tailoring at reasonable prices. There are many styles, sizes and fabric options for men, women, children and tweens. Additional surprises include board shorts, quality tees, stuffed animals, slippers and luxurious cashmere robes for her.
Voted #1 pajama by the Wall Street Journal. Sold in over 1500 boutiques worldwide, Nordstroms, Neiman Marcus, as well as online stores. Check in often, as Bed Head produces their own patterns which continually evolve.
Round House: Overalls, Denim, Workwear and Playwear
:: Great prices :: Work and casual :: Always made in USA :: Wide variety
Round House work wear has stood firmly in keeping production in America when many other makers have off-shored in recent years. Not only is their design and quality highly rated by actual customers, the prices are outstanding and run a tight race against the imports. Round House makes rugged work clothes, overalls and shop aprons, as well as casual jeans and pants, and makes an assortment of overalls for kids who play really hard. Proudly made in USA for over 105 years!
Links to their products and store locators:
http://www.round-house.com/index.html
http://www.round-house.com/locator.html
Here’s one of their distributors that has a large selection and prices listed:
http://www.denimexpress.com/round-house-overalls.html
Little Baron: Costumes for Tots and Kids Made in USA
:: Admirable costume designs :: Realistic young heroes :: Affordable
Little Baron costumes by Capitol Clothing are realistic miniatures of the real thing! This year for Halloween, instead of sporting a Sponge Bob outfit, encourage your little ones to step up and dress as a rep of Public Service. The toddler/ infant costumes come with snap-crotch shorts, and all costumes come with shirt, shorts and belt.
Capitol Clothing is Made in USA and has other youth clothing in the works:
http://www.littlebaron.com/