In America we used to make t-shirts, but since NAFTA, 97% of the shirts are now made in foreign countries where a majority of the workers are not making a living wage. On the flipside, America’s largest export is now second hand clothes. Learn about where our t-shirts wind up, the markets our donated shirts play into, and how we are trying to support innovative cut and sew operations right here in Massachusetts. We will speak frankly about the challenges of a consumer goods start-up, and also share what we have learned about 21st Century manufacturing. Bring your t-shirts and we will give you 40% off a blanket, and you can pick where you want them made!
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