Family-owned and operated in upstate New York since 1989, Iron Braid hand-braids leather motorcycle accessories, including custom lever covers and grip accents. Its signature lever service lets riders mail in their own levers for a tight, non-slip braid returned within two business days after receipt, with custom color and fringe choices. The company also makes and sells related motorcycle accessories and care products, all made in the USA.
Magnum Shielding CorporationSince 1982, New York-based Magnum Shielding Corporation has manufactured braided brake lines and control cables for motorcycle and automotive markets, with its matching-braid designs becoming a familiar choice among Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. The company has supplied Harley-Davidson Parts & Accessories as a Tier-1 supplier since 1992 and keeps cable and brake-line quality under close control through vertically integrated, in-house manufacturing. Its patented Sterling Chromite® braid gives products a chrome-like appearance, while custom orders and more than 9,000 part numbers support both stock motorcycles and individualized builds.PITTSFORD, NY
Bosca AccessoriesFounded in 1911 by Italian immigrant Hugo Bosca, Bosca Accessories makes leather accessories that blend Italian artisan craft with an American sensibility. Now run by the third generation of the Bosca family, the small Ohio-based company personally inspects selected hides and develops its designs between an Ohio studio, its factory, and Italian artisan workshops. Its signature Old Leather is hand-stained in Italy, giving everyday pieces a distinctive character that develops with use.SPRINGFIELD, OH
Fairway LeathersBorn from a golfer’s effort to replace a tour caddie’s worn yardage-book cover, Fairway Leathers is a small family business making personalized leather golf accessories. Founded in 2014, the company continues Chuck’s work through custom, handmade production in the USA, with leather cut and embroidered in North Carolina and stitching completed by an Amish seamstress in Ohio. Fairway Leathers has made more than 10,000 items and does not require a minimum order, whether a customer needs one custom cover or a larger run.LINCOLNTON, NC
Duvall LeatherFounded in 2005 by master craftsman Nick Duvall, Duvall Leather handcrafts American-made leather goods in Pennsylvania, from everyday carry pieces to handbags and custom work. The Kingston-area company grew from Duvall’s basement workshop and an early specialty in historically accurate military reproductions into a contemporary leather-goods maker, while retaining its emphasis on traditional construction and small-batch production. Its private-label operation also provides in-house leather manufacturing from a 4,000-square-foot production facility.KINGSTON, PA