All American Clothing Featured on PBS

October 19, 2015 1 min read 20 Comments



The Beginning

It was 2002, Lawson Nickol had a job he enjoyed and an income that supported his family. As a sales manager for a USA jeans manufacturer, he believed he was doing the right thing by selling a product that was as American as "Mom, apple pie and baseball". One evening while shopping in a retail store he discovered his company's label on a pair of jeans; a style he had not seen before. His initial reaction was "great, our retail division has branched into a retail chain and that means healthy growth. This is good!"Wrong.... Lawson noticed the label indicated "Made in Mexico". With a frantic and disappointing call to headquarters he confirmed the tag was accurate. Suddenly there was a disturbing realization; his employer had begun to outsource...  Watch the video above for the rest of the story!


Our Mission

"Our mission is to support USA families and jobs by producing high-quality clothing in the USA at an affordable price. By keeping our production in the USA we provide jobs and a tax base that supports our communities."

"We care about our country and the people in it; if we were only in it for money we would move our production overseas. We will NOT trade USA jobs for foreign profits..."

20 Responses

admin
admin

February 09, 2021

So glad to hear it! Please bear in mind that due to unprecedented order volumes this holiday season we are experiencing some delays in shipments (as are all online retailers). Thanks for supporting American made!

Rita Groome
Rita Groome

February 09, 2021

I just found out about your company and can’t wait until you have women’s jeans. I will be one of your first customers. As someone said above, every American should watch your video. It is awesome to say the least. I will share your message with family, friends and people I work with so they too can hear your story. Thank you for persevering, Lawson and family and God Bless.

Joyce V Cates
Joyce V Cates

February 09, 2021

Just found your company and are so excited! We only buy American made products! Thank you and your family for your business! We will shopping with you!

Renee Garrick
Renee Garrick

February 09, 2021

So thankful I found your company! I was looking for American-made clothing for a local non-profit organization that supports veterans and members of the active military. A local vendor quoted us $95 for a dress shirt . . . so I kept looking and found you. Looking forward to placing our first order.

Sandi
Sandi

February 09, 2021

I saw your story on Facebook and so impressed. I try really hard to find American made clothing and it is wonderful that I came across your page. Watched your video, Now even more impressed. Will be purchasing soon

Melinda Grimes
Melinda Grimes

February 09, 2021

We have been looking for a company like yours for a long time, the video is something every American should see. Could you consider a line of FRC clothing – jeans and shirts? It is required clothing for all of us who work in the oil and gas industry, it would be a hit! Keep up the good fight

Don
Don

February 09, 2021

Thanks Lawson for your perseverance. I have been a union member for over thirty five years and would always buy U.S.A. made work wear , and over the years it has become increasingly more difficult to find Made in USA clothing. I am placing an order and will wear it proudly. God Bless America! Keep up the great work.

David A Schirch
David A Schirch

February 09, 2021

WOW!!!

Matt Lamoreaux
Matt Lamoreaux

February 09, 2021

I discovered your company for the first time this morning when you were mentioned in a news article I was reading. What you’re doing is near and dear to my heart. Growing up in Upper Michigan, I never would have dreamed the day would come when it would be nearly impossible to find American-made clothing in stores. I now live in the center of the old southern textile belt (Burlington, N.C.), and I’ve seen first hand the effects of offshoring on the local economy. I’ll be ordering from you and I’m hopeful that as a country we’re starting to see the light on the importance of supporting our own manufacturing.

Larry
Larry

February 09, 2021

Just found your store,always try and buy American,made my first order,and hopefully I order more.

Michael
Michael

February 09, 2021

Mr Nickol, you and your family are AWESOME!!!

Randy McDonald
Randy McDonald

February 09, 2021

So grateful for all of you!!! I want a catalog of the clothes you make an sell ???

admin
admin

February 09, 2021

Hello Randy, We would be more than happy to send you a catalog. Please email our customer service department at info@dekkerdevelopment.com with your name/address and we will get something sent to you. Thank you!

Keith Martin
Keith Martin

February 09, 2021

I recently purchased an American made cardigan from a seller in New York. It’s 50 years old. Great condition. Good quality. And here in England people are very complimentary of it.

Harold
Harold

February 09, 2021

We need lots more people like you

Don Reis
Don Reis

February 09, 2021

Thank you Mr. Lawson as a retired union laborer I try my best to buy American Made products, I will be wearing your products with pride. We need more people like you and your family, I hope someday I can meet you and shake your hand.

Paula Jones
Paula Jones

February 09, 2021

Great video. So wish more people thought the way you and your Company does. Bring industry back to America!!

John J. Schmidt
John J. Schmidt

February 09, 2021

I love All American Clothing. I try to buy everything I wear from this company. American Manufacturing these days has been lost to cheap labor and shody workmanship. Made in America = Quality products and excellent workmanship. it’s about “Pride in workmanship” something that has been lost in American manufacturing. Buy American.

laugh-a-lot
laugh-a-lot

February 09, 2021

THANK YOU LAWSON! “No American left behind!” You have given hope and renewed life to others.

Ryan
Ryan

February 09, 2021

Thanks for all your hard work and thanks to the talent you have found and help be great craftsmen and women. What you do I also believe in. Good jobs for good people.

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