Wintergreen Northern Wear: Winter Clothes for the Family
:: Wide selection :: Reasonable pricing :: Multiple colors :: Head to toe to fingers
Wintergreen Northern Wear will be our next go-to company for our winter and ski clothes! They have a huge selection with multiple color and pattern options, and the prices are very close to the name-brand imports! Great selection of mittens, pullovers, jackets, vests, woolens, pants, Anoraks, hats and shirts for ice-cold winters, and lighter fare for the summers. The mittens make perfect gift items, and the ski pants look awesome!!! Head to to coverage for your kids, and even jackets and boots for your dogs.
Great ski wear made in the USA!
http://www.wintergreennorthernwear.com/
Sprout: Modular Stylish and Affordable Kids Furniture
:: Modular ensemble :: Mix and match :: Fun to assemble :: Interactive ::
Similar to the modular and brilliant Legare brand furniture system concept, Sprout is a suite of furniture for young kids. The sustainable design uses pre-consumer recycled MDF wood product, surfaced with melamine. Assembly is so easy, your kids can assemble it themselves.
Prices are very reasonable so check it out! This is a very new company, and product line will likely expand pretty quickly based on the early line-up.
Also check out the rocking chair (not shown here):
Sprout kids furniture on Amazon
Tough Traveler: Every Bag Imaginable in Multiple Colors
:: Great pricing :: Durable :: Award winning :: Wide variety :: Specialty
Every type of bag imaginable for any type of activity imaginable, made in the USA since 1970. I would like to highlight their huge selection of baby-carrier backpacks that have aluminum frames for rigidity, heavy duty Cordura fabric for comfort and softness, and YKK zippers. I count 6 models, and even 2 packs for carrying a pet. They also have some pretty decent camera bags, and I personally would go for black or brown fabric all the way, but they do have dozens of available colors if that’s your bag. Bags include backpacks, medical, many duffels, diaper, suitcases, garment, computer, bike, shoulder bags, purses, dog carriers, messenger bags, totes, wheeled luggage, waistpacks, wallets, and more.
Feast your eyes on the BEAUTIFUL brown Saranac bag (center image) with really nice finish and great proportions. We would love a sample for “testing”. Also note the “Tri-Zip” suitcase just to the right of the Saranac. This gets a lot of great press for travelers – and a design that I have been seeking for a long time. Not only does it have handles to carry in suitcase fashion, but it also has shoulder straps for long hauls – perfect for European travel or any extended traveling that involves some walking.
Tough Traveler’s duffel bags are a better value than the LL Bean classic duffel (which are imported and now use thinner fabric) – and they are built to survive a rugged lifestyle.
ducduc: Modern Furniture for Babies and Kids
:: HUGE selection :: Modern, green design :: Infant through teen collections
If you are looking for design that raises the bar for youth furniture, look no further than ducduc. I am amazed at the modern forms and style of the furniture. Intersecting volumes, clean lines and sophisticated rectangular connections make these pieces true works of art. And they look like they’d be fun to explore as a kid!
ducduc strives to environmentally conscious. They use non toxic, pollutant-free finishes, sustainably harvested wood, low energy manufacturing, achieving a small carbon footprint and minimized waste. Made in USA really helps reduce that footprint too.
There are over a dozen collections, each with dozens of designs for youth furniture or to design a nursery for your infant. Filter your search by browsing the named collections, shop by room, or by furniture category.
Method: Green Cleaning Supplies
::Green cleaning ::Low skin irritation ::Widely available :: 100s of Products
Hundreds of cleaners for every application imaginable: for babies, hands, face, hair, body, dishes, shower, kitchen, granite. Many products have dispenser and pump options, or larger refill containers.
As of this writing, approximately 98% of their products are made in the USA… keep it up guys! The company is a classic example of just a few people doing what they love and becoming an overnight success.
Method Products on Amazon
Holly Aiken: Fresh Bags and Totes
*Clean designs *Hint of retro *Multiple colors *Antimicrobial *Multiple styles
Holly Aiken has a fantastic eye for proportion and design, and makes her fun and slightly retro bag collection in North Carolina. Offerings include vinyl totes, tablet (iPad) cases, messenger bags, clutch bags, and diaper bags in multiple color combinations, and featuring cool die-cut shapes. I had a tough time choosing only a few items to feature in our comp… they all look so colorful and tasty! A real plus with the diaper bags, is that they roll up for small storage.
http://hollyaiken.myshopify.com/
A fellow alum of NCSU’s College of Design, Holly’s website shows her Carolina pride and features local Raleigh happenings and local shops in her blog. Also be sure to check out the high-speed video showing some of the fabrication process in her shop.
http://hollyaiken.myshopify.com/blogs/news
Thanks for the suggestion Meghan B.!
City Threads: Comfort and Fun Fashion for Kids
*Award-winning *Great Prices *Huge Selection *Head-to-toe options
I am truly amazed by the quality and variety of designs for kids. I could only wish they made polo shirts for adults, they look fantastic! Designs include many fun options for both girls and boys, and the online store is broken into categories of themes, or you can search by size. Clothing types include hats, polos, jeans, pants, short and long sleeve shirts, underwears, shorts, swimwear and lounge wear, and even onesies for babies.
Thanks to Andrea in SF for the suggestion!
Voted “Best Boy’s Clothing Line”
http://www.citythreads.com/
Spiritex: Organic Clothes for the Whole Family
*Organic, local, sustainable *Very reasonable prices *Unique designs
Of special note, this clothing line is sewn in Asheville, NC. Some of the classic staples with multiple color options, as well as some unique pieces that might start a conversation. Surprisingly, they even make a huge variety of onesies for babies, and youth tee-shirts. The men’s Hunter Jacket is under $100, is unique and classy, and they can still make a profit on it. This makes you wonder why the retail stores are selling imports at an even higher price than this! American clothing is COMPETITIVE!!!
Select handbags and accessories round off the collections.
Columbiaknit: Knit Clothing for the Family
*Great prices *Quality knits *Many pattern options *Knits for all ages and sizes
Surprisingly low prices on cotton knit shirts, tees and shorts for men, women, and kids. Wide variety of solid colors and stripes, even a good selection of rugby shirts and mocks. Women’s long-sleeve tops are as low as $5! Personal guarantee that you will find something there a match for yourself or your loved-ones. They are the original developers and manufacturers of Cobble Cloth for Lands End. The website store is a little old-school, but it is organized and informational:
http://www.usa-wear.com//factorystore.html
Kidswear here:
http://www.usa-wear.com/kidswr.htm
Jasper Wren: Modern Play Clothes for Kids
Cute hoodies and tees for your little ones. Most sport basic iconic and simplistic felt-cutout artwork, but I must say the girls dresses are fabulously retro and simple with a timeless design and fantastic patterns, reminiscent of the 50s and 60s and 70s with bold and crisp lines. Great selection of onesies too.
http://www.jasperheartswren.com/index.html
Many stores/ distributors in the SF Bay area, with a few stores around the country:
http://www.jasperheartswren.com/wheretobuy.html
Or online at:
Jasper Wren on Amazon
or
http://www.wilddill.com/ ( a few items)