Abstract
Purpose: This study aims to explore domestic sewn product manufacturing in Minnesota. There is a renewed interest from consumers in products Made in America, thus some manufactures are taking advantage of the opportunities to produce locally. Design/methodology/approach: Fourteen companies from across the state that ranged in size and product type were interviewed about the motivations, opportunities and challenges they experience with domestic manufacturing. A content analysis was conducted on the qualitative data. Findings: The themes of personal values and economics emerged under motivations; the local economy, control and uniqueness were revealed as opportunities; and challenges included the themes of manufacturing resources and costs. Originality/value: This group of Minnesota manufacturers holds strong values that drive them to balance the opportunities and challenges of domestic manufacturing. There is no evidence to determine if sustainability is a concern or a motivating factor.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 72-83 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Research Journal of Textile and Apparel |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Mar 13 2017 |
Bibliographical note
Funding Information:This research was funded by the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station: Project MIN-53-028.
Publisher Copyright:
© 2017, 2017, Emerald Publishing Limited.
Keywords
- Apparel
- Domestic manufacturing
- Minnesota
- Reshoring
- Sustainability