Lifefactory
Wisconsin
About Lifefactory
Originally trying to engineer a safe baby bottle, Pam Marcus, a pediatric feeding specialist, and Daren Joy, an integrative designer, have expanded Lifefactory to sell an array of food and drink containers for every stage of life that are BPA/BPS-fee and phthalate-free. Not everything Lifefactory sells is made in the USA, so check labels, but products like these wine glasses are!
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Lowercase Toys
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
About Lowercase Toys
Brenna Davis started her career as a speech language pathologist. During sessions with her clients, she noticed that parents were often unsure how to best support their children’s progress. She decided to create her own toys for her sessions that were simple and encouraged open-ended play. The toys were a huge hit, helping her clients develop their speech language skills. They worked so well that Brenna decided to start her own company making and selling them. Lowercase Toys sells felt toys made of materials from recycled water bottles. They’re designed to help with development by encouraging kids to explore different ways to play with them. And all the toys are made in Milwaukee, Wisconsin!
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Metal Art of Wisconsin
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
About Metal Art of Wisconsin
The father-and-son team behind Metal Art of Wisconsin started their company tinkering around in their garage, making a steel American flag. But the artwork quickly took off and found a loyal customer base. Today, Metal Art of Wisconsin manufactures flags anywhere from 10 inches long to 10 feet. In 2017, founder Shane Henderson invented a product called the Freedom Cabinet, which hangs on the wall and opens to reveal storage space. Henderson recently installed a Freedom Cabinet at the Texas home of rock and roll bad boy Ted Nugent.
Mikutowski Woodworking
Marinette, Wisconsin
About Mikutowski Woodworking
Dedicated to “old school” woodworking, Mkutowski Woodworking’s pieces are all lovingly handcrafted by master worksmen. To honor the wood’s natural grain in the company’s final products, only a clear lacquer is used.
North States Industries
Siren, Wisconsin
About North States Industries
Fencing? For toddlers? If you’ve never had small kids, it might sound a little ridiculous. But if you’ve had them you’ll appreciate being able to cordon off a part of a room, staircase or doorway. You can’t put a price on keeping your kids safe while giving you some peace of mind if you’ve got to step out of the room. Employee-owned North States makes just such a product at a reasonable price: The Toddleroo by North States® Superyard® Classic is a six-panel, 26-inch-high enclosure that creates a yard of 18.5 square feet, and comes with pads that will keep it from skidding or slipping around. It’s also pretty light, too, making it easy to move around. There’s an outdoor version as well. While not all of North States’ products are American-made, the company is very up front about production information, and Made In USA products like this one will be clearly labeled as such.
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Oscar Mike
Oak Creek, Wisconsin
About Oscar Mike
Quadriplegic Marine Corps veteran Noah Currier was paralyzed in a car accident just days after returning from Iraq. But he didn’t stop moving forward; he founded Oscar Mike, a patriotic apparel company with a mission to keep injured veterans on the move. In military radio speak, “Oscar Mike” means “on the move,” a phrase instantly recognized across the armed forces. Each shirt is printed in Oak Creek, Wis. But from textiles and dyeing to cutting, sewing and printing, it’s all proudly made in the U.S. The company helps fund adaptive sports and recovery programs. Now, Oscar Mike is taking its mission even further with the Carry the Weight campaign to build a 100-acre adaptive sports campus in Marengo, Ill.
Peekaboos
Germantown, Wisconsin
About Peekaboos
Peekaboos specializes in ponytail hats and scarves. The Germantown company’s 4-IN-1 Classic Cable Ponytail Hat offers vibrant color options and features three discreet openings for versatility, accommodating high, medium, low, or no ponytail — all in one hat. With a polar fleece headband liner, this hat provides extra warmth and comfort, making it a favorite for those seeking both style and functionality.
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Playstar
Janesville, Wisconsin
About Playstar
Playstar, based in Janesville, Wis., sells a variety of playsets. There’s the classic options, but there’s also some extremely elaborate alternatives. The Cliff-Hanger sets focus entirely on climbing, featuring monkey bars, ropes and a variety of climbing walls. There’s also the Ninja Playsets that emphasize skill and balance, and can be adjusted as your kids grow. And there are options that combine all three styles. You can customize these playsets to fit the needs of your family. And all are Made in the USA with domestically sourced lumber. (Playstar doesn’t just make playsets — if you live near water, check out their docks!)
Stars & Stripes Collective
Door County, Wisconsin
About Stars & Stripes Collective
In 2011, Jennifer and Stephen Imig heard the message of “Made in America,” and challenged themselves to buy only American-made products. They knew American apparel manufacturing had moved overseas, often made by workers earning low-wages and working without any labor or environmental protections. The experience led them to launch an Instagram account, Stars & Stripes Collective, to promote American-made goods. The husband and wife team opened a brick and mortar store in Wisconsin in 2018, and you can find many of the products they sell online.
