It’s nice to know someone else who carries a bandana (handkerchief) all the time. I used to iron mine (pre-marriage, lol). But my wife does keep me a nice folded assortment in the drawer now(even though not ironed). We call them “sweaters” now after my 3yo son (now 27) came running in the house when I was working outside and told momma “daddy needs a sweater!”. When she asked what he meant (since it was over 100 degrees outside) he said “you know, for wiping your sweat!”. Lol. They’ve been sweaters ever since!
"Made in X country" is just a marketing trick. Every country has good and bad manufacturers. End of the day it comes down to your own due diligence and the reputation of each individual company.
Sadly tag lines like "veteran owned" and "USA Made" have be coopted heavily lately and its getting pretty bad. Especially when you see a lot of companies that are making products that latch onto the "conservative" movement. Its almost as if these companies are relying on the tagline to sell product that is much closer to the foreign made quality than to any genuine USA made products that we are used to seeing. In this case, I would hazard to guess the actual fabric square was made in china but the printing was done here allowing them to label it Made in USA.
It is the right's version of "black owned". It is an appeal to our sense of duty or morality to support an identity group based on that identity alone, when we should be supporting individuals who prove to be worthy of our support.
They use it because it works. Conservatives circle jerk over any company with that branding. Black Rifle Coffee comes to mind. "USA Made" hasn't meant quality for a long time now. Overseas manufacturers have upped their game to where they are usually better than what we can get domestically. We have only ourselves to blame for it too.
Cody, I had the same issue. Few months back, heard about the 100% cotton, made in America hanks for sale at Tractor Supply. So I bought some. They are made by the same company as yours are, Have a Hank. Very thin and not any consistency from hank to hank. Won't buy any more of them either.
@@stellarjayatkins4749 "Quality" is not what comes to ones mind if you hear "made in USA". Wranglerstar states at 4:28 "The search goes on" (for USA made quality). If "products made in the USA are usually better than those from most other places" was true, there wouldn´t be the need for a search.
@@CB-yh3ov You are still incorrect. Products that are actually created in the USA are, on average, better than those made in MOST (not all) other places. This has of course been in decline for the last 30-40 years due in large part to two factors; immigrant labor and what I stated previously... many products now labeled as “made in USA” are NOT actually made in the USA but only partially assembled in the USA.
When something is made in USA there is about a 90% chance that its a quality product. Made in Germany or Made in Switzerland is even better. Made in China means there's a 90% chance that the product is not just poor quality, but shamefully horrible quality.
Yep. And I'd rather send 50% of the money to some poor Chinese or Indian person trying to get off the farm life than a self-entitled, commiecrat union worker in America.
Fun fact: The original "Made in" stamp was a British invention. The reason why they did this was because a lot of goods were imported in from Germany, cheap low quality goods, especially sword blades. The British, being the superior country, wanted a way to signify to people that the item was low quality.
That backfire huge! Invented in the late 19th century to mark German products as product of poor quality, since the 20th century "Made in Germany" stood for extraordenary high quality and engineering. Just look at the "Made-in-Country-Index", the German ranked 1st since several decades.
@@famouslastwords717 except VW their cars always suked except the diesel cars and they are basically impossible to find. The gews made Germany and being white a hated thing comparable to genocide imo.
@@famouslastwords717 Since the 20th Century? Germany was two separate countries for almost half of the 20th century with very different results coming out of each. 'Made in W Germany' was a much more prestigious label than one from East Germany.
The Merchandise Marks Act 1887 was put into place because since the International Exhibition from 1862 in London it was clear that german machine building and factory production had cought up with the brits and they were worried that their own craftsmen would soon go out of buissness if people kept spending on foreign goods. So the "Made in Germany" label was introduced to help people avoid foreign goods and spend their money on british products instead. Only it backfired, "Made in Germany" and "Solingen" stamps on a blade promised the buyer high quality for an affordable price, and those blades were highly sought after.
I really appreciate that Cody is challenging them to resolve their QC issues so that he can give them another opportunity instead of just writing them off. That's very admirable. 🇺🇸🦅
Isn't that the true measure of how good a company is? Every company will have some issues at some point. The companies we go to are the ones who will actually fix the bad items and make sure the customers are good.
@@jakehighland929 Why is it ok to throw a company under the bus and not give them a chance to fix the situation. Considering he has one that really isn't right it's probaby a manufacturing issue not the company turning out a bad product.
Things can happen, however that is where the quality control aspect of the business should catch it, before the customer. This should not have been sent out!
true. but mistake happen it's something we have to accept and deal with if we want to keep people working, otherwise we would need robot to make less mistake. i wonder if he contacted the company before making a video about them
I think this is one of the reasons why JDM products are very popular across many markets like watches, tools, fishing equipment, etc. They produce high quality items just for the Japanese consumer. It's embarrassing how many premium American products require extra tweaking or modifications.
Back when I was still the owner of Applied Weapons Technologies, we sent you a set of our CNC made aluminum scales for your Benchmade Bugout because I seen a video where you didn’t like plastic ones. We never heard anything back. -Shane
Did you communicate with him prior to doing so or personally email him or the wife? Probably not since you're now using a random videos comment section to follow up. Just a thought.
I remember ages ago he said that he was always being sent items by companies and that he rarely publicly talked about them if that makes you feel any better
Same here Shane. I sent Cody some artwork my 4 year old drew, I was extremely disappointed to see that he did not review it let alone promote it on his channel. I never got a thank you letter either.
Thank you for your videos, going through a tough time and just found out I have a little one on the way. Your videos help me prepare for my future family and also give a guide for living an honest life and keeping faith
You are correct. I have ordered several items from Veteran Owned USA only businesses that were far less than satisfactory. I sometimes think way to many are just throwing out the Veteran Owned USA only businesses logo on a false front. Never the less, a business should adopt some Quality control and not just pass junk to the customer. Thanks Cody for what you do.
If you buy something on Etsy or from a small crafter, you have to expect imperfections. This company is probably an old retired guy doing this in his garage. Give them a break. The handkerchief serves its purpose. It’s a piece of cloth to blow snot in.
I washed the sheets and made the bed today. The top sheet was 3-1/2 inches out of square at one end. I tucked in the corner. No one will ever know. Well, besides you all!
You and me both had bad days. I just got my first Gransfors Bruk axe it’s the Scandinavian axe, today from Sheldon Hill Forestry Supplies. One tip was curled and had a chip in the middle of the edge. I found a wood screw head in the box. The sheath wasn’t on the head. It was snapped around the handle and a piece of folded cardboard was over the edge and wrapped with cling wrap. $193 for an axe that was like that just about turned me off of Gransfors Bruk. It’s like buying a new truck and a tire was flat. It feels like frozen bacon grease in my gears, how irritated I am now.
Hey I did say I was gonna but it in the comments but this would be better. I called them about the axe. They’re gonna ship me a new one today. When I receive it I’ll put the return label on the old one and ship it because I don’t have a printer to print the label myself. They are also going to inspect the axe before they ship. The lady said it shouldn’t have went out like that. Sheldon Hill get 👍👍from me. I don’t think that could be beat even with a stick.
I thought to myself that it cant be hard to find USA made handkerchiefs so I gave it a shot and after few minutes my best recomendation is to buy piece of heavy duty cotton cloth and sew it yourself. It will be cheaper and better quality. :-D
As a younger guy, I unfortunately don’t always associate quality with “Made in USA” like my parents or grandparents would have. I’m not sure if it’s a shift in cultural values that has translated to poor quality or what. Given the choice, I will almost always choose a Japanese product over USA. With the cost of production here in the US, the only hope for manufacturers is to make a superior or niche product. They’ll never beat Asian market prices, so they have to win on quality.
The last couple of men's belts I bought fell apart! I bought them at reputable stores too. It's like some sort of coating that falls off the cheap or fake leather. Money down the drain. Is this the new standard that we're going to put up with?
I live in Holland and want to buy good stuff made in the USA. Is there a website with a good overvieuw of all the brands who produce theire goods in the USA ?
I've had the same problem with handkerchiefs lately - not specifically from this company, but in general. Often, they'll seem square when I get them, but after the first wash they distort badly out of square. I wonder if it's an issue with the cotton fibers shrinking at different rates when they're washed and dried in hot water? Whatever it is, it is not acceptable. My grandad carried a handkerchief everywhere he went, and I have some of his now. They're still straight and square after 30+ years of hard use and abuse.
Definitely!! I buy mines from a liquor store down the street from my job. Made in China , but I never had any quality issues & I been buying my handkerchief from that store for 20 years! As long as I had this job.
And cost wouldn't matter so much if it was equally well made here. We don't ask for much. We'll support you as a countryman who doesn't trade in slavery if you just put in the honest work.
Shoot, you can order straight from China, send them your design, and tell them to slap a "Made in USA" on it. Don't know if the price increases with custom designs but at $0.30 each, turn that into a pack of 3-5, and you can make a big profit, you can be sure a lot of companies do this.
Companies need to indicate "Sourced, Manufactured & Made" in the USA. I've always said "Made in the USA" isn't exactly lying, but it's also not completely truthful, when segments of a product might be overseas related.
Sometimes things will slip through the cracks. I bought some tee shirts from a local screen printer for my company a few years ago, and the color shirts were great but the white shirts were all jacked up like that. I talked to them and they were very sorry and replaced them with perfect shirts as fast as they could. I'm just saying stuff happens sometimes, it just does. Maybe give them a chance to fix it.
@@needaman66 Putting someone on blast to 1M+ people is really not giving them a chance. He should have called the and let them sort it out before making a video, its really an unwritten rule of RUclips that you don't wreck the reputation of a company without giving them a chance to defend themselves.
This is the "everybody gets a trophy" mentality whether you like it or not. They made a mistake, and there are consequences for your actions. It is how you choose to address the mistake that matters now, not that your mistake was exposed to the public. That is cowardly of you to suggest, that things should be hidden from us just because it doesn't make YOU feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This is business, not preschool.
@@701chevy9 thats how it works and they go have a conversation with QC to ensure products like that dont go out the door. instead they get put on blast and start losing business instead of getting a chance to fix it.
When you find an actual quality one please let us know . I usually carry and wear one everyday and I’m stuck to just two because every other one is a junk product! I’ll spend the extra 5$ ya know? Just gimmie some good stuff!
Agree. It matters. When I buy dish towels (my affinity for kitchen textiles matches yours for hankerchiefs) it makes me crazy when seams dont match up.
@@Thefreshp amazing! So honored it’s you saying that. It’s the reason I personally built our independent shop. Designed it, built all cabinetry, and now farm our own herbs. For the Love of not wavering in craftsmanship! I will say I’m glad Cody hinted to give them another shot at it all. Perhaps you may see me send in a worked out ha handkerchief ha! Maybe I’ll call it FizzHankys /\ TM :) I forgot the PO Box to send things too, and what are you trying to land it per piece for? Any preference for double sided, screen print or discharge, etc?
1:21 "Made in USA is synonymous with quality" This might have been true 50 or more years ago, but "quality is synonymous with quality" regardless of where it was made.
While I can except a few minor defects, I still want quality, now what really burns me is when something carries the “Made in the USA label, then in fine print it states of global parts” then I feel that we have been short changed once again! So if it says made in the USA, then it should be 100% Made in the USA, If the label said “Assembled in the USA, then I could see and understand the use of global parts! Marketing needs to be clear across the board! Otherwise people will be paying a premium for an inferior product, and our own quality control departments need to double check themselves! Customers have pride in the products they buy, manufacturers need to have pride in manufacturing a product so we all can be happy! Regardless where it comes from!
@@needaman66 laws are nice but we don't need a nanny state to help us out. We need people interested in being educated consumers. That is what the world lacks.
Considering we are a post industrial economy here, you're going to have a hard time finding any product that is truly 100% made in the 🇺🇸. We just don't have the internal supply chain for it. Capitalism does not reward you for doing the right thing. It rewards you on doing what is profitable (which is not always the same thing). So long as Made in America is ambiguous in its definition you'll see people skirting the line of what that means.
@@billparco8072 unfortunately that is too true, the reality of the situation is unless we turn it around we will be in for a very rude awakening in the future!
The AFL-CIO has a list of companies who manufacture in the US. Labor 411 is another website where American made products are listed. It’s mostly food, soft drinks and alcohol but there are some apparel companies.
He never said Asian nations don't make good products too, just that "made in USA" use to mean quality but nowadays that isn't the case. I have heard him say a couple times that even Taiwan makes pretty good stuff, just not mainland China
It's price points and cheapskates that won't pay for US made. Labor costs and environmental regulations drive up the cost of US made. People buy the lower priced products then complain about the lack of jobs.
@@jb95969 if only it was just the big box stores. Try finding automotive parts, even for 50 year old cars, that are US made. Or tools and parts for them. I need bearings for a drill press. All are Asian manufactured. Even companies that were US made now have most of their production in Asia. But that means the bearings are $10 instead of $40 (and worth about $5). And then there's the problem of counterfeit parts in the supply chain. So even if you buy a good brand there's a chance of getting an Asian made fake. And I don't mean from cut rate, shady suppliers. The fakes get in to the chain and affect all suppliers.
Much respect to you for telling it how it is. I believe in supporting our country and vets. But like you said, that can't be my determining factor in buying a product. Quality has to be #1.
@@meltingpoint97 It's debateable here in the UK when it comes to US made stuff, some of its good, some of it not. From personal experience anyway. All I can say is that the UK car industry was shocking to say the least.
@@meltingpoint97 You asking about my experience with USA made stuff or the British Car industry? If it was the latter than British Leyland was more bad than it was good.
As a European, nothing makes me question the quality of something more than 'proudly made in the USA' stamped on it. At least with made in China the pricing reflects the quality! Not trying to cause an argument, just my experience. Maybe you don't export the good stuff?
@@meisterbear5275 Its very sad. I assume you're around my age and made in the USA really used to mean something. With certain products it meant best quality at fair prices.
@@meisterbear5275 you’re real prideful in your country... Just because you don’t agree with what our colleges teach doesn’t make them “communist”, and accepting people from less well-off nations isn’t a bad thing. There are still a lot of great USA made products, but there’s bad ones too. Just how it is.
No excuse or poor workmanship from any company touting “Made in the USA”. Pride in ones product reflects back to the owners no matter how large or small the company is. As a small vet owned business I take it personal when you highlight such sloppy workmanship. Thank you Cody for your efforts and understanding that Quality is valued over Price every time.
I looked on the internet for USA made bandana Hankies and found some pictured with the same flaws as you have shown on here. They were called mountain top leather bandanas. The pattern also looked like yours.
@@wranglerstar I bought the Silky GomBoy folding saw off Wranglermart as well as the Cold Steel axe. Both are constant companions when I go into the orchard for pruning etc. I like All American Clothing and Cockpit USA for jeans, shirtš, jackets, boots and hosiery. My A-2 flight jacket from Cockpit USA is one of my prized possessions. I look forward to cold weather just so I can wear it. Thanks again for the honest review and May God bless you and your family. We love the sweet loaf videos especially.
I agree with you 100% in regards to quality control. To give you some background, I have a degree in logistics and the #1 pet peeve of a logistician is a lack of quality control when the crux of our training is about eliminating inefficiencies and quality control issues. Sadly, over the years "Made in the USA" has not fared very well in regards to being synonymous with being the highest quality... but it should be. At some point the idea of craftsmanship has gone astray in our country because many businesses fail to grasp that spending slightly longer to do it right the first time saves money over having to repair or replace a faulty item or god forbid lose customers due to inferior products being passed on to them at a premium price. Even the most rudimentary quality control and quality assurance should have caught the problem... statistically if they'd done their job right you should have had to buy thousands of packs before you found that many errors and even then those errors should have been 1 error per product across thousands rather than being almost everything wrong in multiple handkerchiefs among a sample of a half dozen.
I'm told other countries citizens won't tolerate this. Japan, Germany, Northern Europe, not a country I know, come to mind. They'll pay much more for items that last a lifetime. We allow the quality to go down to get things cheap. We end up replacing them over and over. Most only care about the next "NEW" thing. Not the quality of anything. It's damn frustrating to those of us that strive for excellence in all things. Thank you.
Being a Veteran and working with Veterans every day, there is definitely an incorrect illusion that every one of us are honorable and retired/ separated with absolute integrity. Simply not the truth. Remember that even the term 'greatest generation' was based on an overall majority, but was not absolute.
Totally, many that join up are less than steller to begin with. People also forget that we've sent assloads of people overseas for the last several decades not some specified choice lot.
Ive heard from guys who left the army in UK with nothing, they would party it up every night after basic training because they were on standby/ no wars going on. I think Army guys get over celebrated, it doesnt sound like you Americans have it any different,that just being in the Army instantly makes a man "honourable" it clearly is just propaganda, people have different personalities regardless of profession
The biggest thing for me would be customer service of a USA Company. People make mistakes and sometimes bad products slip through. As long as they make it right for free no questions askes I'm happy. I've had a pair of Darn Tough socks have holes the second time I wore them (even after the return period) They Immediately sent me out another free pair of socks no questions asked. That is USA customer service!
Something with “Made in the USA” on it should be of the highest quality. We live in the greatest country on earth, we should be making things that are the greatest products on earth. It’s all about taking pride in what you do. It’s that simple. With my business, every job I do. I have to put my name on it, and I won’t let my name lose it’s integrity.
The greatest country on earth statement is highly debatable. Not a diss, just being real. Pride and humility go together as well as having both eyes open.
Thank you for bringing this up. My old bandanas or handkerchiefs are retired because they say , "made in USA" , they are square and they are high quality. Fortunately I used to buy lots of extras and store them. So I have about a dozen brand new bandanas ,red , blue , and brown , that are about 20 years old. And about 30 old ones that I've been using for many years.
So I thought I remembered my local Menards having Made in the USA ones. I looked them up online, and they offered both USA and China made ones from the same company "The Bandana Company". Went to there webpage, turns out "Hav A Hank" is just a line of theirs. But that got me thinking you may have better luck searching for Bandana instead of Handkerchief.
If I can find us. I buy us. Even if it’s more expensive but I do expect USA quality. These are my neighbors, friends, and family livelihood. Support them.
My Grandmother has been gone for 40 years now. The last time I saw her she gave me two of her handkerchiefs. They were embroidered. All these years, I have carried one in my purse and they still are in excellent condition (and they were used when I got them). I should make a video showing them. Now that is quality. AND every emergency bag should have a couple of handkerchiefs. They are so valuable for so many things when times get rough. Also, the old fashioned ones weigh next to nothing compared to the big blue type of handkerchiefs, but they are so much more durable. The ones I have white. I remember both of my grandmothers washing them in their wringer washers and then boiling them to sterilize them.
Wow. That's sad. My Dad taught me always have a hanky and a knife in your pocket. He was telling my brother, but I thought a great idea. So I do. Hard to find cotton ones.
Thank you for calling them out on this. I appreciate this so much. Hopefully they see this and are ashamed enough to go back and make their process better.
This is the standard of American manufacturing. China is dominant for a reason. I agree with you Sir, there is time for less and better. Thanks for bringing this to the table.
Unfortunately, I’m also finding the same is true with companies that make a Christian reference predominantly in their advertising/branding. If you’re going to do so, be expected to adhere to a higher standard.
I never used them myself, I always thought it was a weird gimmick. I mean your work should speak for itself. If you are a good Christian then be an example, don't plaster it on a car.
Thanks for bringing this to light. A job is worth doing it is worth doing right, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant the job is. As a Veteran and a Submariner, there was no place for anything less than 110% in anything I did. Be it operating the nuclear plant or scrubbing decks on Field Day. Too bad that work ethic does not seem to have a place today.
My Dad used to say, "If you have to ask if it's good enough, then it's not" When I asked him to explain, he said something to the effect, if you are asking, it's admitting that you know it could be better but you just don't care. Always do your best. It's ok if your best to sub par because you can hold your head high knowing you tried. Not everyone has the same gifts. Some are good with numbers and words, some are good with wood, concrete or mechanicals. Some are gifted with a little bit of all of it. Find your gift and excel at it.
Good is the enemy of great. Perfection is an impossible standard, but I always shoot for great in everything I make. If it's falls short, it's still good. If you are aiming for good and it falls short, well... think you all get the picture.
We used to make high quality products, I have Harley Davidson bandannas from 35 years ago. They are cut square, have a tight weave even after probably a thousand plus washings. They say don't use bandanna for a C19 mask because they are too thin, doubled over I can't use these because you can't draw enough air in. Quality and customer service need to make a come back.
@@meisterbear5275 I agree with you. However as the poor example of a Christian, I have a responsibility to try to minimize my antagonistic philosophy. When at work we are required to ware mask when walking about the plant. Thankfully at our work station we can take the mask off. Unfortunately we are in the last days of Earth's sinful history. The NWO will be having all us "Little people" jumping their hoops as they begin all of their Georgia Guide Stones agendas. Get in the country, own your land, grow your own food, Etc.
I see this kind of hubris in my industry. I’m a self employed carpenter. I see builders,contractors and tradesmen quick to say we do great work, or we’re the best, etc . There are standards in carpentry, and good job isn’t a good job because you put your hands on your cheap tool belt in a wide stance and say it is. With full confidence they won’t know the difference. They put all their actions into new flashy wrapped trucks, but the trucks are dirty and highly unorganized, like there actions, in doing your home renovations. Now that I thin of it in this moment, maybe integrity, is an action, it’s something we demonstrate. Thank you for calling these guys out, but I see it as a call to action. Like, “you guys could be a lot better, and you know it”
Im so glad you brought this up my grandpa and dad both used handkerchiefs. they never used the new ones the older ones are so high quality! As a professional tailor people just dont care about the quality of clothing anymore, they just want cheap fast fashion. Also most likely paying people by the piece, going rate is about .25 to $1.50 sad!
Cody, I’m a long time viewer, first time commenting. I really dig your channel. You are an original person, a true symbol of what men should be like. Keep telling it like it is. Handkerchiefs; my father taught me as well to always carry one. And I have. One day I was given a free box of old studio props and i found an old Dickies brand handkerchief with the tag still on it. Probable from the late 70’s. Had a True Value tag on it. Deep Red in color, very thick, and square. Nothing comes close. God bless you and stay healthy.
I’ve looked for ways to shop on Amazon filtering out all made in China items. There’s no way to do it. Then I tried to shop only made in USA items. No way to do that either. I read somewhere that someone wrote a plug-in for chrome that helped filter by country of origin, but I can’t seem to find one that works.
I’m so glad you mentioned this, I live in the UK and buy many products from the U S because of the quality and craftsmanship in your products, yes I pay a high import tax but it’s worth it for the quality. I’m by your side with is one.
I really do appreciate this. And I agree businesses need to sort this out within themselves. But being charitable, it is very hard to find people who care about their work, but very easy to be fooled by someone who has put all of their effort into seeming like they care.
I think if more companies shared profit with their workers, the workers would have more skin in the game to care about the product of their labor. I know around these parts that may sound Marxist to say, but it really isn't. It's simply just giving the employees a bit more incentive to care about their work. The human experience in the modern world makes it tough to care about someone else's vision, but if you can share in that vision and provide for a family at the same time then your life can be full.
American companies that abuse the "made in the USA" label should be called out. Otherwise all we'll end up with are companies like Chrysler and Chevrolet.
@The Weapon Collection A good chunk of Ford (about 75%) is made in Mexico or Canada and is waaay better quality than Chevy, Chrysler, or Ram. So the lesson here is if it's quality you want, don't buy American. I hate that. BTW - I do buy American.... Toyota.
Sorry that you got scammed. At least they made an effort of some kind. I ordered something from a business that claims to be made in the USA. That was weeks ago & no reply from the company of any kind. I have to assume that I will never have a way to get the product or the money. Now that is a TOTAL scam!
My dad always had a hankie and my mom ironed them to. As a kid i wondered why he'd blow his nose and put it back in his pocket? Was he saving it for later? It was never explained to me and i sure dont carry them. My poor mom washing those disgusting things...
Your regulars here know how much care you put into your daily life and then to end up with a purchase that isn’t even square. Sorry they were a disappointment, and yes I don’t mind a reasonable price for American products, that is fair provided the quality is there as well. Bless you and your family for passing along honesty to the rest of us.
I appreciate you not sugar coating it and saying like it is.
It’s nice to know someone else who carries a bandana (handkerchief) all the time. I used to iron mine (pre-marriage, lol). But my wife does keep me a nice folded assortment in the drawer now(even though not ironed). We call them “sweaters” now after my 3yo son (now 27) came running in the house when I was working outside and told momma “daddy needs a sweater!”. When she asked what he meant (since it was over 100 degrees outside) he said “you know, for wiping your sweat!”. Lol. They’ve been sweaters ever since!
Thank you for sharing such a sweet story. I had a nice chuckle hearing it. My daughter renamed some things too.
That’s such an amazing story. God bless
"Made in X country" is just a marketing trick. Every country has good and bad manufacturers. End of the day it comes down to your own due diligence and the reputation of each individual company.
Sadly tag lines like "veteran owned" and "USA Made" have be coopted heavily lately and its getting pretty bad. Especially when you see a lot of companies that are making products that latch onto the "conservative" movement. Its almost as if these companies are relying on the tagline to sell product that is much closer to the foreign made quality than to any genuine USA made products that we are used to seeing. In this case, I would hazard to guess the actual fabric square was made in china but the printing was done here allowing them to label it Made in USA.
It is the right's version of "black owned". It is an appeal to our sense of duty or morality to support an identity group based on that identity alone, when we should be supporting individuals who prove to be worthy of our support.
Its cotton dear, just soak it in water and fold it wet according to your need. It would be square.
ASSEMBLED IN THE USA. MADE IN THE USA OF FOREIGN PRODUCTS. It’s all bologna
They use it because it works. Conservatives circle jerk over any company with that branding. Black Rifle Coffee comes to mind. "USA Made" hasn't meant quality for a long time now. Overseas manufacturers have upped their game to where they are usually better than what we can get domestically. We have only ourselves to blame for it too.
@@kamyact again, simply not true.
Cody, I had the same issue. Few months back, heard about the 100% cotton, made in America hanks for sale at Tractor Supply. So I bought some. They are made by the same company as yours are, Have a Hank. Very thin and not any consistency from hank to hank. Won't buy any more of them either.
This pretty much sums up most things we buy today. The land of almost right.
“Made in USA” just means that over 50% of the cost to make it was in the USA. Quality is Quality, period.
@@WanderingMiqo products made in the USA are usually better than those from most other places. The problem is that “made in USA” is often a lie.
@@stellarjayatkins4749 "Quality" is not what comes to ones mind if you hear "made in USA". Wranglerstar states at 4:28 "The search goes on" (for USA made quality). If "products made in the USA are usually better than those from most other places" was true, there wouldn´t be the need for a search.
@@CB-yh3ov You are still incorrect. Products that are actually created in the USA are, on average, better than those made in MOST (not all) other places. This has of course been in decline for the last 30-40 years due in large part to two factors; immigrant labor and what I stated previously... many products now labeled as “made in USA” are NOT actually made in the USA but only partially assembled in the USA.
When something is made in USA there is about a 90% chance that its a quality product. Made in Germany or Made in Switzerland is even better. Made in China means there's a 90% chance that the product is not just poor quality, but shamefully horrible quality.
Yep. And I'd rather send 50% of the money to some poor Chinese or Indian person trying to get off the farm life than a self-entitled, commiecrat union worker in America.
That veteran had said, "close enough for government work", too many times. 😁
haha
Fun fact: The original "Made in" stamp was a British invention. The reason why they did this was because a lot of goods were imported in from Germany, cheap low quality goods, especially sword blades. The British, being the superior country, wanted a way to signify to people that the item was low quality.
That backfire huge! Invented in the late 19th century to mark German products as product of poor quality, since the 20th century "Made in Germany" stood for extraordenary high quality and engineering. Just look at the "Made-in-Country-Index", the German ranked 1st since several decades.
@@famouslastwords717 except VW their cars always suked except the diesel cars and they are basically impossible to find. The gews made Germany and being white a hated thing comparable to genocide imo.
@@famouslastwords717 Since the 20th Century? Germany was two separate countries for almost half of the 20th century with very different results coming out of each. 'Made in W Germany' was a much more prestigious label than one from East Germany.
The Merchandise Marks Act 1887 was put into place because since the International Exhibition from 1862 in London it was clear that german machine building and factory production had cought up with the brits and they were worried that their own craftsmen would soon go out of buissness if people kept spending on foreign goods. So the "Made in Germany" label was introduced to help people avoid foreign goods and spend their money on british products instead. Only it backfired, "Made in Germany" and "Solingen" stamps on a blade promised the buyer high quality for an affordable price, and those blades were highly sought after.
"The British, being the superior country"
Have a friend that says "I'm lazy, I like to do things right the first time."👍
I really appreciate that Cody is challenging them to resolve their QC issues so that he can give them another opportunity instead of just writing them off.
That's very admirable.
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Isn't that the true measure of how good a company is? Every company will have some issues at some point. The companies we go to are the ones who will actually fix the bad items and make sure the customers are good.
But Question is did he reach out to them and send them photos of the issue or did he just go straight for his camera just to bash them.
@@Chuckiewashere why do you think it matters?
@@jakehighland929 Why is it ok to throw a company under the bus and not give them a chance to fix the situation. Considering he has one that really isn't right it's probaby a manufacturing issue not the company turning out a bad product.
@@aaronfrankum8941 they sent him a bad product. He's speaking the truth not being mean Anid your excuses mean nothing.
In Europe, men use handkerchiefs for cleaning their noses.
Things can happen, however that is where the quality control aspect of the business should catch it, before the customer. This should not have been sent out!
true. but mistake happen it's something we have to accept and deal with if we want to keep people working, otherwise we would need robot to make less mistake.
i wonder if he contacted the company before making a video about them
I think this is one of the reasons why JDM products are very popular across many markets like watches, tools, fishing equipment, etc. They produce high quality items just for the Japanese consumer. It's embarrassing how many premium American products require extra tweaking or modifications.
Back when I was still the owner of Applied Weapons Technologies, we sent you a set of our CNC made aluminum scales for your Benchmade Bugout because I seen a video where you didn’t like plastic ones. We never heard anything back. -Shane
Did you communicate with him prior to doing so or personally email him or the wife? Probably not since you're now using a random videos comment section to follow up. Just a thought.
I remember ages ago he said that he was always being sent items by companies and that he rarely publicly talked about them if that makes you feel any better
@@james5426 i remember a video of him saying that exact thing too, long time ago
Same here Shane. I sent Cody some artwork my 4 year old drew, I was extremely disappointed to see that he did not review it let alone promote it on his channel. I never got a thank you letter either.
@@matthewkeyes4639 It's not like he's obligated to do any of those lmao.
Thank you for your videos, going through a tough time and just found out I have a little one on the way. Your videos help me prepare for my future family and also give a guide for living an honest life and keeping faith
“Made in the USA“ hasn’t been synonymous with quality in years.
Pro Mag.
well it depend on what.
car audio, yup
car, nope
pick up, yes
firearm related material heck yea
@@keshlalish5586 once again, Pro Mag. I would take an Italian made Mec Gar magazine over an American Pro Mag any day.
Made by who in usa. Cheep illegal alien labor in sweatshops still around.
You are correct. I have ordered several items from Veteran Owned USA only businesses that were far less than satisfactory. I sometimes think way to many are just throwing out the Veteran Owned USA only businesses logo on a false front. Never the less, a business should adopt some Quality control and not just pass junk to the customer. Thanks Cody for what you do.
I stopped going through amazon .Too many bogus copies .
If you buy something on Etsy or from a small crafter, you have to expect imperfections. This company is probably an old retired guy doing this in his garage. Give them a break. The handkerchief serves its purpose. It’s a piece of cloth to blow snot in.
I washed the sheets and made the bed today. The top sheet was 3-1/2 inches out of square at one end. I tucked in the corner. No one will ever know. Well, besides you all!
You and me both had bad days. I just got my first Gransfors Bruk axe it’s the Scandinavian axe, today from Sheldon Hill Forestry Supplies. One tip was curled and had a chip in the middle of the edge. I found a wood screw head in the box. The sheath wasn’t on the head. It was snapped around the handle and a piece of folded cardboard was over the edge and wrapped with cling wrap. $193 for an axe that was like that just about turned me off of Gransfors Bruk. It’s like buying a new truck and a tire was flat. It feels like frozen bacon grease in my gears, how irritated I am now.
Hey I did say I was gonna but it in the comments but this would be better. I called them about the axe. They’re gonna ship me a new one today. When I receive it I’ll put the return label on the old one and ship it because I don’t have a printer to print the label myself. They are also going to inspect the axe before they ship. The lady said it shouldn’t have went out like that. Sheldon Hill get 👍👍from me. I don’t think that could be beat even with a stick.
I thought to myself that it cant be hard to find USA made handkerchiefs so I gave it a shot and after few minutes my best recomendation is to buy piece of heavy duty cotton cloth and sew it yourself. It will be cheaper and better quality. :-D
My thoughts and also comments above lol
I completely agree. If someone doesn't call out shoddy work, nothing can be fixed. If they didn't want to be called out, do good work.
I hate when I blow my nose on crooked screen printing...
I know right? Turns a beautiful experience into a disgusting one.
Wholeheartedly agree on willing to pay for quality. The challenge is finding quality, I'll be watching your quest.
As a younger guy, I unfortunately don’t always associate quality with “Made in USA” like my parents or grandparents would have. I’m not sure if it’s a shift in cultural values that has translated to poor quality or what. Given the choice, I will almost always choose a Japanese product over USA.
With the cost of production here in the US, the only hope for manufacturers is to make a superior or niche product. They’ll never beat Asian market prices, so they have to win on quality.
The last couple of men's belts I bought fell apart! I bought them at reputable stores too. It's like some sort of coating that falls off the cheap or fake leather. Money down the drain. Is this the new standard that we're going to put up with?
buddy bought me a belt he grabbed in Italy, fell apart like it was pressed wood pulp.
Got mine from the local leather store. Punched the holes and riveted it all together with my dad when I was young. Had it for 18 years now.
Hanks belts. Never another issue.
Made in USA, means nothing. Now, made in Japan, that means something.
Make hanky wrong in Japan... u go to camp.
@@ethanm5639 Couldn't agree more
Germany, Great Britain, Switzerland and Japan for quality craftsmanship
@@phillblake6829 France makes the opinel too.
We here in Britain do make good PVC plumbing and window products it has to be said.
@@phillblake6829 yes, German and British cars are famous for reliability....
I live in Holland and want to buy good stuff made in the USA. Is there a website with a good overvieuw of all the brands who produce theire goods in the USA ?
Waarom ?
Koop maar en mooie dutch oven
Hopefully his site will have a lot. There aren't enough people in western countries fighting to support our manufacturing from within.
Before you explained what was wrong, my OCD was going crazy seeing you fold that uneven, lol
I've had the same problem with handkerchiefs lately - not specifically from this company, but in general. Often, they'll seem square when I get them, but after the first wash they distort badly out of square. I wonder if it's an issue with the cotton fibers shrinking at different rates when they're washed and dried in hot water? Whatever it is, it is not acceptable. My grandad carried a handkerchief everywhere he went, and I have some of his now. They're still straight and square after 30+ years of hard use and abuse.
Sad part is, the one from china is probably better made at half the cost..
Definitely!! I buy mines from a liquor store down the street from my job. Made in China , but I never had any quality issues & I been buying my handkerchief from that store for 20 years! As long as I had this job.
Thats why you should look for someone who actually goes to China if make this stuff there.
And cost wouldn't matter so much if it was equally well made here. We don't ask for much. We'll support you as a countryman who doesn't trade in slavery if you just put in the honest work.
Pretty easy to cut costs with slave labor...
Shoot, you can order straight from China, send them your design, and tell them to slap a "Made in USA" on it. Don't know if the price increases with custom designs but at $0.30 each, turn that into a pack of 3-5, and you can make a big profit, you can be sure a lot of companies do this.
Companies need to indicate "Sourced, Manufactured & Made" in the USA. I've always said "Made in the USA" isn't exactly lying, but it's also not completely truthful, when segments of a product might be overseas related.
A few say made in USA from foreign sourced materials. very few
Sometimes things will slip through the cracks. I bought some tee shirts from a local screen printer for my company a few years ago, and the color shirts were great but the white shirts were all jacked up like that. I talked to them and they were very sorry and replaced them with perfect shirts as fast as they could. I'm just saying stuff happens sometimes, it just does. Maybe give them a chance to fix it.
He did at the end of the video
@@needaman66 Putting someone on blast to 1M+ people is really not giving them a chance. He should have called the and let them sort it out before making a video, its really an unwritten rule of RUclips that you don't wreck the reputation of a company without giving them a chance to defend themselves.
This is the "everybody gets a trophy" mentality whether you like it or not. They made a mistake, and there are consequences for your actions. It is how you choose to address the mistake that matters now, not that your mistake was exposed to the public. That is cowardly of you to suggest, that things should be hidden from us just because it doesn't make YOU feel all warm and fuzzy inside. This is business, not preschool.
So they handpick the best ones they have and someone else gets the crappy ones?
@@701chevy9 thats how it works and they go have a conversation with QC to ensure products like that dont go out the door. instead they get put on blast and start losing business instead of getting a chance to fix it.
We have to get to point were we are willing to have less and pay more for what will hopefully be a better products.
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When you find an actual quality one please let us know . I usually carry and wear one everyday and I’m stuck to just two because every other one is a junk product! I’ll spend the extra 5$ ya know? Just gimmie some good stuff!
Agree. It matters. When I buy dish towels (my affinity for kitchen textiles matches yours for hankerchiefs) it makes me crazy when seams dont match up.
Is it weird that when I wash my jeans, I put a handkerchief in the left rear pocket of each before I put them away?
yes it is, haha
Lol
Hahaha that just brought me so much joy for some reason😂
My grandfather did that too I always have done it when I were them
Not at all. I do the same. Can't ever forget the handkerchief if it's already there when you put on the pants.
Forget the hanks....what is the brand of flannel you're wearing?
Damn I feel like I need to make a handkerchief co and produce square edges
Do it well and we'll be your first customer!
@@Thefreshp amazing! So honored it’s you saying that. It’s the reason I personally built our independent shop. Designed it, built all cabinetry, and now farm our own herbs. For the Love of not wavering in craftsmanship! I will say I’m glad Cody hinted to give them another shot at it all. Perhaps you may see me send in a worked out ha handkerchief ha! Maybe I’ll call it FizzHankys /\ TM :) I forgot the PO Box to send things too, and what are you trying to land it per piece for? Any preference for double sided, screen print or discharge, etc?
Yes please do i wear them all the time and its hard to find good ones
@@daveknott4563 Make them! I know that I would buy some and know many, many others who would as well.
Where did you get your human made handkerchief? Been looking for a “quality” made in USA handkerchief!
1:21 "Made in USA is synonymous with quality" This might have been true 50 or more years ago, but "quality is synonymous with quality" regardless of where it was made.
The older we get its the little stuff that pisses us off.
Tough days are easy to deal with but basic things make us explode.
While I can except a few minor defects, I still want quality, now what really burns me is when something carries the “Made in the USA label, then in fine print it states of global parts” then I feel that we have been short changed once again!
So if it says made in the USA, then it should be 100% Made in the USA,
If the label said “Assembled in the USA, then I could see and understand the use of global parts!
Marketing needs to be clear across the board! Otherwise people will be paying a premium for an inferior product, and our own quality control departments need to double check themselves!
Customers have pride in the products they buy, manufacturers need to have pride in manufacturing a product so we all can be happy! Regardless where it comes from!
We have very strong marketing laws in Aus. Which is why we have 18v batteries as opposed to 20v max. 20v is start up, 18v is normal run
@@needaman66 laws are nice but we don't need a nanny state to help us out. We need people interested in being educated consumers. That is what the world lacks.
@@brahtrumpwonbigly7309 without the laws it will turn to chaos.
Considering we are a post industrial economy here, you're going to have a hard time finding any product that is truly 100% made in the 🇺🇸. We just don't have the internal supply chain for it.
Capitalism does not reward you for doing the right thing. It rewards you on doing what is profitable (which is not always the same thing).
So long as Made in America is ambiguous in its definition you'll see people skirting the line of what that means.
@@billparco8072 unfortunately that is too true, the reality of the situation is unless we turn it around we will be in for a very rude awakening in the future!
The AFL-CIO has a list of companies who manufacture in the US. Labor 411 is another website where American made products are listed. It’s mostly food, soft drinks and alcohol but there are some apparel companies.
Isn't that US quality exact the reason why 90 a 95% of you're equipment is Asian ?
No.
He never said Asian nations don't make good products too, just that "made in USA" use to mean quality but nowadays that isn't the case. I have heard him say a couple times that even Taiwan makes pretty good stuff, just not mainland China
It's price points and cheapskates that won't pay for US made. Labor costs and environmental regulations drive up the cost of US made. People buy the lower priced products then complain about the lack of jobs.
@@TEDodd that’s Walmart and the people who shop there in a nutshell.
@@jb95969 if only it was just the big box stores.
Try finding automotive parts, even for 50 year old cars, that are US made.
Or tools and parts for them. I need bearings for a drill press. All are Asian manufactured.
Even companies that were US made now have most of their production in Asia. But that means the bearings are $10 instead of $40 (and worth about $5).
And then there's the problem of counterfeit parts in the supply chain. So even if you buy a good brand there's a chance of getting an Asian made fake. And I don't mean from cut rate, shady suppliers. The fakes get in to the chain and affect all suppliers.
Much respect to you for telling it how it is. I believe in supporting our country and vets. But like you said, that can't be my determining factor in buying a product. Quality has to be #1.
I’m from the uk and l take “made in the USA” as a standard.
You’re probably the only one in the UK who feels that way. US manufacturing especially when it concerns motor engineering is mocked in the UK
@@meltingpoint97 It's debateable here in the UK when it comes to US made stuff, some of its good, some of it not. From personal experience anyway.
All I can say is that the UK car industry was shocking to say the least.
@@w00llee14 when?
@@meltingpoint97 You asking about my experience with USA made stuff or the British Car industry?
If it was the latter than British Leyland was more bad than it was good.
@@w00llee14 no, when did I ask?
Is that a Pendleton shirt?
As a European, nothing makes me question the quality of something more than 'proudly made in the USA' stamped on it. At least with made in China the pricing reflects the quality! Not trying to cause an argument, just my experience. Maybe you don't export the good stuff?
Nah, we imported half the 3rd world here and sent our kids to be indoctrinated by communist colleges so everything here is overpriced garbage now.
Sadly made in the USA does not mean what it used to mean.
@@meisterbear5275 Its very sad. I assume you're around my age and made in the USA really used to mean something. With certain products it meant best quality at fair prices.
@@meisterbear5275 you’re real prideful in your country... Just because you don’t agree with what our colleges teach doesn’t make them “communist”, and accepting people from less well-off nations isn’t a bad thing. There are still a lot of great USA made products, but there’s bad ones too. Just how it is.
Nah, honestly if it says made in the USA I already assume it's overpriced junk
No excuse or poor workmanship from any company touting “Made in the USA”. Pride in ones product reflects back to the owners no matter how large or small the company is. As a small vet owned business I take it personal when you highlight such sloppy workmanship. Thank you Cody for your efforts and understanding that Quality is valued over Price every time.
When you folded it in half that really showed how bad it was.
I looked on the internet for USA made bandana Hankies and found some pictured with the same flaws as you have shown on here. They were called mountain top leather bandanas. The pattern also looked like yours.
Good on you WS for an honest review. I’m sure you would have rather promoted the handkerchiefs as well made items. Appreciate your honesty.
Yes, this was my intent before I saw them,
@@wranglerstar I bought the Silky GomBoy folding saw off Wranglermart as well as the Cold Steel axe. Both are constant companions when I go into the orchard for pruning etc. I like All American Clothing and Cockpit USA for jeans, shirtš, jackets, boots and hosiery. My A-2 flight jacket from Cockpit USA is one of my prized possessions. I look forward to cold weather just so I can wear it. Thanks again for the honest review and May God bless you and your family. We love the sweet loaf videos especially.
I agree with you 100% in regards to quality control. To give you some background, I have a degree in logistics and the #1 pet peeve of a logistician is a lack of quality control when the crux of our training is about eliminating inefficiencies and quality control issues. Sadly, over the years "Made in the USA" has not fared very well in regards to being synonymous with being the highest quality... but it should be. At some point the idea of craftsmanship has gone astray in our country because many businesses fail to grasp that spending slightly longer to do it right the first time saves money over having to repair or replace a faulty item or god forbid lose customers due to inferior products being passed on to them at a premium price.
Even the most rudimentary quality control and quality assurance should have caught the problem... statistically if they'd done their job right you should have had to buy thousands of packs before you found that many errors and even then those errors should have been 1 error per product across thousands rather than being almost everything wrong in multiple handkerchiefs among a sample of a half dozen.
I'm told other countries citizens won't tolerate this. Japan, Germany, Northern Europe, not a country I know, come to mind. They'll pay much more for items that last a lifetime. We allow the quality to go down to get things cheap. We end up replacing them over and over. Most only care about the next "NEW" thing. Not the quality of anything. It's damn frustrating to those of us that strive for excellence in all things. Thank you.
I can assure u this isnt the case in Europe. Nor most places in Asia. I've not been to Japan so can't speak in that.
Great video. Would you buy a quality product from Mexico or Canada?
Being a Veteran and working with Veterans every day, there is definitely an incorrect illusion that every one of us are honorable and retired/ separated with absolute integrity. Simply not the truth. Remember that even the term 'greatest generation' was based on an overall majority, but was not absolute.
Totally, many that join up are less than steller to begin with. People also forget that we've sent assloads of people overseas for the last several decades not some specified choice lot.
Ive heard from guys who left the army in UK with nothing, they would party it up every night after basic training because they were on standby/ no wars going on. I think Army guys get over celebrated, it doesnt sound like you Americans have it any different,that just being in the Army instantly makes a man "honourable" it clearly is just propaganda, people have different personalities regardless of profession
The biggest thing for me would be customer service of a USA Company. People make mistakes and sometimes bad products slip through. As long as they make it right for free no questions askes I'm happy. I've had a pair of Darn Tough socks have holes the second time I wore them (even after the return period) They Immediately sent me out another free pair of socks no questions asked. That is USA customer service!
Something with “Made in the USA” on it should be of the highest quality. We live in the greatest country on earth, we should be making things that are the greatest products on earth. It’s all about taking pride in what you do. It’s that simple. With my business, every job I do. I have to put my name on it, and I won’t let my name lose it’s integrity.
The greatest country on earth statement is highly debatable. Not a diss, just being real. Pride and humility go together as well as having both eyes open.
@@xAnAngelOfDeathx These United States are the greatest country on earth and I don't give a single holler what anyone else says
@@El_Imperator_Del_Territorio Eejit.
@@vanishingpoint5561 thanks
Thank you for bringing this up. My old bandanas or handkerchiefs are retired because they say , "made in USA" , they are square and they are high quality. Fortunately I used to buy lots of extras and store them. So I have about a dozen brand new bandanas ,red , blue , and brown , that are about 20 years old. And about 30 old ones that I've been using for many years.
I don’t think Made In the USA is quality anymore. Made in Japan, Germany, Russia, that would be quality.
As my father in law used to say about some of the businesses he dealt with : '' Maximize profits at any cost.''
So I thought I remembered my local Menards having Made in the USA ones. I looked them up online, and they offered both USA and China made ones from the same company "The Bandana Company". Went to there webpage, turns out "Hav A Hank" is just a line of theirs. But that got me thinking you may have better luck searching for Bandana instead of Handkerchief.
I keep looking for bandana fabric by the yard made here that I can cut and sew myself. No luck yet.
Do you have a video about everything you EDC and why?
If I can find us. I buy us. Even if it’s more expensive but I do expect USA quality. These are my neighbors, friends, and family livelihood. Support them.
My Grandmother has been gone for 40 years now. The last time I saw her she gave me two of her handkerchiefs. They were embroidered. All these years, I have carried one in my purse and they still are in excellent condition (and they were used when I got them). I should make a video showing them. Now that is quality. AND every emergency bag should have a couple of handkerchiefs. They are so valuable for so many things when times get rough. Also, the old fashioned ones weigh next to nothing compared to the big blue type of handkerchiefs, but they are so much more durable. The ones I have white. I remember both of my grandmothers washing them in their wringer washers and then boiling them to sterilize them.
lol i hesitated recommending the made in india wal mart bandanas in the last video but after seeing this they dont seem so bad now 😅
Yeah, India is trying hard to break into the global market for anything other than tech support, and scam calls.
They’re really not that bad. That’s all my dad carried lol
That item definitely should've been in their "off" item sale category...
Wow. That's sad. My Dad taught me always have a hanky and a knife in your pocket. He was telling my brother, but I thought a great idea. So I do. Hard to find cotton ones.
Thank you for calling them out on this. I appreciate this so much. Hopefully they see this and are ashamed enough to go back and make their process better.
Dont be connected to stuff too much.
This is the standard of American manufacturing.
China is dominant for a reason.
I agree with you Sir, there is time for less and better.
Thanks for bringing this to the table.
22" bandanas try Colter its USA and have lots of info on their print
Thanks for the recommendation! They look nice
Thanks for the info..will check them out.
I cannot stop watching this channel. Great work, man.
Unfortunately, I’m also finding the same is true with companies that make a Christian reference predominantly in their advertising/branding. If you’re going to do so, be expected to adhere to a higher standard.
I never used them myself, I always thought it was a weird gimmick. I mean your work should speak for itself. If you are a good Christian then be an example, don't plaster it on a car.
if anyone has a Christian statement (and few do) they usually get so much hate from ppl and government...
That is so disappointing exploiting Christianity to sell an inferior product.
@@farmerbob4554 absolutely. Everybody can make mistakes, but you have to hold yourself to a high standard as a representative of God on Earth.
@@ramichahin2 I'm Jewish so I just feel weird using those services that went out of their way to brand themselves as Christian.
Thanks for bringing this to light. A job is worth doing it is worth doing right, no matter how small or seemingly insignificant the job is. As a Veteran and a Submariner, there was no place for anything less than 110% in anything I did. Be it operating the nuclear plant or scrubbing decks on Field Day. Too bad that work ethic does not seem to have a place today.
As someone wise once said, “Good enough insn’t”.
I see what you did there.😀
My Dad used to say, "If you have to ask if it's good enough, then it's not" When I asked him to explain, he said something to the effect, if you are asking, it's admitting that you know it could be better but you just don't care. Always do your best. It's ok if your best to sub par because you can hold your head high knowing you tried. Not everyone has the same gifts. Some are good with numbers and words, some are good with wood, concrete or mechanicals. Some are gifted with a little bit of all of it. Find your gift and excel at it.
Good is the enemy of great. Perfection is an impossible standard, but I always shoot for great in everything I make. If it's falls short, it's still good. If you are aiming for good and it falls short, well... think you all get the picture.
Sometimes, better is the enemy of good. If you have ‘good’, and you try for ‘better’, you gonna lose ‘good’, and you won’t get ‘better’.
We used to make high quality products, I have Harley Davidson bandannas from 35 years ago. They are cut square, have a tight weave even after probably a thousand plus washings. They say don't use bandanna for a C19 mask because they are too thin, doubled over I can't use these because you can't draw enough air in. Quality and customer service need to make a come back.
I use handkerchief as my mask. I hate when I fold into a triangle that the folded corners don't line up.
pls don't participate in communist covid hoax.
@@meisterbear5275 sometimes its nice to be grey man. Not wearing a mask draws alot of attention.
@@chargerman06 Not round these here parts
Yep, i hate that in a mask too. It means the bank tellers might recognize me!
@@meisterbear5275 I agree with you. However as the poor example of a Christian, I have a responsibility to try to minimize my antagonistic philosophy. When at work we are required to ware mask when walking about the plant. Thankfully at our work station we can take the mask off.
Unfortunately we are in the last days of Earth's sinful history. The NWO will be having all us "Little people" jumping their hoops as they begin all of their Georgia Guide Stones agendas. Get in the country, own your land, grow your own food, Etc.
I see this kind of hubris in my industry. I’m a self employed carpenter. I see builders,contractors and tradesmen quick to say we do great work, or we’re the best, etc . There are standards in carpentry, and good job isn’t a good job because you put your hands on your cheap tool belt in a wide stance and say it is. With full confidence they won’t know the difference. They put all their actions into new flashy wrapped trucks, but the trucks are dirty and highly unorganized, like there actions, in doing your home renovations. Now that I thin of it in this moment, maybe integrity, is an action, it’s something we demonstrate. Thank you for calling these guys out, but I see it as a call to action. Like, “you guys could be a lot better, and you know it”
That really is unacceptable. Unless they're cheaper than any Chinese imports, then it's still bad.
Im so glad you brought this up my grandpa and dad both used handkerchiefs. they never used the new ones the older ones are so high quality! As a professional tailor people just dont care about the quality of clothing anymore, they just want cheap fast fashion. Also most likely paying people by the piece, going rate is about .25 to $1.50 sad!
Shows they don’t really care that much. I would be pissed if I received that junk.
Not necessarily. The best companies have a certain % of quality control issues. Good companies will take the feedback deal with it effectively.
Cody, I’m a long time viewer, first time commenting. I really dig your channel. You are an original person, a true symbol of what men should be like.
Keep telling it like it is.
Handkerchiefs; my father taught me as well to always carry one. And I have.
One day I was given a free box of old studio props and i found an old Dickies brand handkerchief with the tag still on it. Probable from the late 70’s. Had a True Value tag on it. Deep Red in color, very thick, and square. Nothing comes close.
God bless you and stay healthy.
Looking forward to these TOP US Made products!
For sure!!
I hope everyone here is.
I’ve looked for ways to shop on Amazon filtering out all made in China items. There’s no way to do it. Then I tried to shop only made in USA items. No way to do that either.
I read somewhere that someone wrote a plug-in for chrome that helped filter by country of origin, but I can’t seem to find one that works.
I have bought some of their products in the past. Similar results. Off-square, screen printing is not high quality. Still looking for a good supplier.
Just make your own... Such a simple thing.
I’m so glad you mentioned this, I live in the UK and buy many products from the U S because of the quality and craftsmanship in your products, yes I pay a high import tax but it’s worth it for the quality.
I’m by your side with is one.
USA 1st is NEVER a bad thing.
However try not to buy the thing made on friday after a power lunch.
Lol.
Pretty sure some of my house was built on a friday after a power lunch....
An iron can stretch fabric by that much if you press hard. Bad press right or wrong can cripple a company of this size. I hope I’m wrong. 🇺🇸
Thats poor quality , it’s even harder to make it that bad
I really do appreciate this. And I agree businesses need to sort this out within themselves. But being charitable, it is very hard to find people who care about their work, but very easy to be fooled by someone who has put all of their effort into seeming like they care.
I think if more companies shared profit with their workers, the workers would have more skin in the game to care about the product of their labor. I know around these parts that may sound Marxist to say, but it really isn't. It's simply just giving the employees a bit more incentive to care about their work. The human experience in the modern world makes it tough to care about someone else's vision, but if you can share in that vision and provide for a family at the same time then your life can be full.
American companies that abuse the "made in the USA" label should be called out. Otherwise all we'll end up with are companies like Chrysler and Chevrolet.
@The Weapon Collection A good chunk of Ford (about 75%) is made in Mexico or Canada and is waaay better quality than Chevy, Chrysler, or Ram. So the lesson here is if it's quality you want, don't buy American. I hate that. BTW - I do buy American.... Toyota.
Sorry that you got scammed. At least they made an effort of some kind. I ordered something from a business that claims to be made in the USA. That was weeks ago & no reply from the company of any kind. I have to assume that I will never have a way to get the product or the money. Now that is a TOTAL scam!
All but one of my hanks don't line up, and the one that does is becoming see through I've used it so much.
My dad always had a hankie and my mom ironed them to. As a kid i wondered why he'd blow his nose and put it back in his pocket? Was he saving it for later? It was never explained to me and i sure dont carry them. My poor mom washing those disgusting things...
Quality matters, end of story.
Your regulars here know how much care you put into your daily life and then to end up with a purchase that isn’t even square. Sorry they were a disappointment, and yes I don’t mind a reasonable price for American products, that is fair provided the quality is there as well. Bless you and your family for passing along honesty to the rest of us.