For a few years now, whenever one of my shirts gets old enough to toss, I tear out and keep the “Made in …” label. What I have so far: Egypt, Indonesia, Korea (x2), Vietnam (!), Mongolia (!!), Mexico, Sri Lanka, and Guatemala. My one “Made in U.S.A.” is a Dilbert novelty shirt.
Why did this happen? Think of the Sally Field movie “Norma Rae”, about the unionizing of a southern textile plant. Unions drove the textile industry first into the South, then out of the country. My prediction: As India and China become more prosperous, much of their manufacturing will move to Africa.
For a few years now, whenever one of my shirts gets old enough to toss, I tear out and keep the “Made in …” label. What I have so far: Egypt, Indonesia, Korea (x2), Vietnam (!), Mongolia (!!), Mexico, Sri Lanka, and Guatemala. My one “Made in U.S.A.” is a Dilbert novelty shirt.
Why did this happen? Think of the Sally Field movie “Norma Rae”, about the unionizing of a southern textile plant. Unions drove the textile industry first into the South, then out of the country. My prediction: As India and China become more prosperous, much of their manufacturing will move to Africa.