Parlor Skis
Boston, Massachusetts
About Parlor Skis
There are plenty of mountains to ski on the East Coast, and Parlor Skis will build you the specific equipment you need to shred on any of them – or anywhere else, for that matter. This manufacturer in East Boston keeps customization in mind for all of its ski and snowboard products. You can even build your own, with their artisans’ direction, in their factory. Well-reviewed and beautifully made.
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Randolph
Randolph, Massachusetts
About Randolph
Randolph’s iconic aviators are undoubtedly cool (they’ve been spotted on Tom Cruise, Amy Adams, Bradley Cooper, Zac Efron, Robert Redford, etc.), but they don’t just deliver aesthetic appeal. These sunglasses are still made with the commitment to quality that won the company its contract with the U.S. Air Force to produce its standard-issue uniform aviators in 1982. Randolph also offers a lifetime frame warranty, so sure are they that their six-week process of hand-assembly in Randolph, Massachusetts, produces only the finest product. (Randolph makes their products with both U.S. and globally-sourced materials.)
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ReFleece
Fall River, Massachusetts
About ReFleece
The tote bags, pocket pouches, and even wine totes made by ReFleece are all made from upcycled outdoor performance wear. Materials often come from garments that have a minor flaw — think a broken zipper or seam — and are therefore unsellable, but the fabric itself remains of high quality. Brands that send their old gear to ReFleece include Patagonia, Polartec, and Arc’Teryx, and the Fall River company says its entire line of upcycled products are made stateside.
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Rugg Pathmaster Shovels
Leominster, Massachusetts
About Rugg Pathmaster Shovels
For all of your shoveling needs, check out Rugg. The Leominster, Mass. company traces its roots all the way back to 1842 (!!!). Although the company began making wooden hay rakes, today its focus is the Pathmaster shovel, of which it offers many options ranging from plastic, aluminum and steel. Rugg sources the materials for all these options from manufacturers across the United States. You can find Rugg Pathmaster shovels at major hardware stores across the country.
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Southwick
Haverhill, Massachusetts
About Southwick
Italian immigrants Nicholas and Vito Grieco came to the United States in the early 1900s, working as suit-pressers in Brooklyn and then tailors in New York. Eventually they landed in Massachusetts, where in 1929 they opened the Grieco Bros., a custom suit company that incorporated the “natural shoulder philosophy” style of clothing. A dedication to quality and craftsmanship has kept the company, now called Southwick, in business ever since. Presidents, ambassadors, corporate leaders and more have worn Southwick suits over the decades. Nearly everything Southwick makes is manufactured in the United States, but they do import some items.
Steele
Wilmington, Massachusetts
About Steele
Steele Canvas Basket Corp has been crafting durable American-made baskets for over a century. Their Mass.-made carts are used by USPS and have appeared in movies and even Red Sox celebrations. Despite foreign competition, Steele Canvas remains committed to U.S. manufacturing and craftsmanship.
Sterilite
Townsend, Massachusetts
About Sterilite
The plastic home products from Sterilite are a great option for anyone looking for inexpensive home goods. Made at facilities across the United States, Sterilite offers your typical plastic storage containers as well as small drawers, laundry hampers and even some plastic cups. And did we mention their products are BPA free? Sterilite products can be found at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Home Depot and Lowe’s. (Keep in mind that some Sterlite products are labeled as Made in the USA with imported parts, so check the labels!)
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Vanson Leathers
Fall River, Massachusetts
About Vanson Leathers
Vanson Leathers classic leather jackets are true heirloom-quality pieces. Even the company’s simplest jacket requires 49 individual steps all done by hand. Proprietary tanning and leather finishing ensures durability and consistency.
Wee Forest Folk
Carlisle, Massachusetts
About Wee Forest Folk
The Peterson family has been producing exquisite miniatures of mice and other woodland critters for more than 50 years. Today, Wee Forest Folk is a favorite among miniature collectors. You can find plenty of seasonally appropriate, adorable miniature sculptures to decorate your home all year round!