Filson tried the offshore approach a few years ago (while charging USA made prices), and most of it ended up on clearance at deep discount. They apparently misunderstood why customers are willing to pay that much for their clothing and underestimated the stubborness of consumers with strong beliefs.

They're now making some other dumb moves, but at least the majority of items are coming from Seattle again.

Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.
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