Chalk of the Town makes reusable chalkboard clothing and accessories that let people draw, wear, erase and redesign their own look. Its washable cotton T-shirts feature special no-smudge surfaces, while kits add water-based chalk markers, stencils and an erasing cloth; the same idea extends to tote bags and patches. The products are made in the USA with domestic and imported components and carry Patent #12203213.
TWEEHand-designed in Philadelphia, TWEE is a woman-owned maker’s studio creating art tools for little hands, including its distinctive handmade sidewalk chalk. Its individually made pieces are designed to support grip strength and fine motor skills while inviting imaginative play, and no two are exactly alike. The company also uses selected products to support causes, including autism research at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
Made In Truth Made By UsBased in Upstate New York, Made In Truth Made By Us creates custom apparel through screenprinting, embroidery and direct-to-garment printing for clients locally and abroad. In business for over a decade, the company also helps new brands and businesses develop their identity by explaining the production process and translating creative ideas into wearable products. Its in-house screenprinting uses eco-friendly water-based inks as a standard.ALBANY, NY
WhiteDressShirts.comWhiteDressShirts.com makes American-made dress shirts, selling directly to consumers through a streamlined process shaped by founder Jeff Fletcher’s career as a textile designer. Fletcher developed fabrics for fashion houses including Liz Claiborne and Oscar de la Renta before building the Merrick, New York company around fabric knowledge, garment manufacturing, and value. Its newer Standard Thread line extends that shirting focus into casual wear.BELLMORE, NY
Kunky'sKunky's creates individually hand-painted, machine-washable garments from its retail location and production studio in downtown Flushing, Michigan. Julie started the business as a home-party hobby while attending court reporting school, and after 10 years brought in her artist mother and husband, who handles shipping and accounting. Today, Kunky's original wearable art is sold through boutiques across the United States.TORONTO, OH