U.S. Department of Commerce Launches Made in U.S.A. Sourcing Database for Textiles, Apparel, and Footwear.

The U.S. Department of Commerce Office of Textiles and Apparel ("OTEXA") has launched a Made in the U.S.A. Sourcing Database! The purpose of this database is to list U.S.A manufacturers, suppliers, and contractors. This self-registered and searchable database is available to the public through OTEXA’s website at http://otexa.ita.doc.gov/MadeInUSA.htm and can be a useful tool for those seeking to locate/source Made-in-U.S.A. textiles, apparel and footwear products.

A quick look at the online database of U.S. manufacturers reveals that many U.S. companies have not yet taken advantage of this free listing service through the U.S. government.