Making of the Classic Full Zip

[@itsmoneytoday]

I am looking at a man that took a chance on building a business and was successful. The piss ant comments are just a sign of how un-educated the average American is when it comes to business and enterprise. A wonderful product made in American we need more of that kind of action. Well done Sir. Well done!

[@dechinta]

Well said, Glendon. Well said. A dream, research, belief in that dream and following through. That equals success. The haters have nothing else to do but sit in their mama's basement and write snide comments because they don't have a dream or the motivation to do anything with their lives. Jealousy breeds contempt so all they know how to do is whine about the person who is out there getting it done. If they spent half the time researching their own dream or in discovering their own dreams as they do being a whiney ass, just imagine how they could improve their own lives and the world.

[@libertyscreenprinting3213]

dechinta I am hating on the price. I don't live in my moms basement. I own a textile business. This hoodie is a straight up RIP OFF. I am also not jealous. I myself am successful. Thanks.

[@CheekyThrill]

Liberty Screenprinting If you are successful, as you say, you would understand the concept of "overhead". He is hiring within the United States and more than likely paying a decent wage, perhaps even incentive pay. How many people do you hire?

[@itsmoneytoday]

Twee Widdershins Great points!

[@soapstix1]

Twee Widdershins Yep, lets blame the high price on the workers. That is the way of justifying almost anything where cost is concerned. I have seen businesses, over many years, who place all their problems, and money issues on workers. Most workers do not get paid what they should be paid. Just one example.. An owner of an electrical company came to give and estimate on doing some wiring. He drove up in a car that would buy a home for many people. He gave us a bloated estimate, and we went with someone else, who charged half for the very same work, time and materials. I know this man, who I am speaking of doesn't even pass code, in new homes every time he gets a job, so I don't know why people use him. Maybe they are just not too smart. It boggles the mind that anyone would buy something more expensive, when they can get something just as good for less.

[@cyrusm8393]

For all of you criticizing American Giant with their workers being Chinese, they have another factory in North Carolina. And guess what? little to no Chinese workers there. The factory shown in this video is the California factory, and if you know anything about the San Fransisco, you know that the area has a very large population of Chinese. And so what if their just immigrants? Did you know that America is a country founded by immigrants? (MIND BLOWN). USA forever! :)

[@maloneyreba]

This sweatshirt is so nice and so reminiscent of an old time sweatshirt with the thickness of fabric and the fine way of sewing it together. Just beautiful.

[@toddaeaton]

I ordered one and got it 4 days later. It is very heavy weight fabric and not crap that you buy at "Target", "Walmart" or "American Eagle". This is quality made in the USA. Yes it is more expensive than other brands, but you get what you pay for.

[@MisterJonesification]

My hoodie was passed on to me from my grandfather, and to him, his grandfather. It is a legendary hoodie that gives boost to my strength, stamina, with a small boost to magika.

[@Nezzen-]

Too bad my grandfathers weren't wizards

[@Cutsman562]

+MisterJonesification hahahahaha

[@dlaba2337]

+soraroxasrikukiari45 mine r

[@seatam1157]

I love that not only is it made in America, but the fabric is from America too. Quality is definitely very important. As long as you don't change the quality of the fabric and keep it here in the U.S., you should keep growing. There is nothing more frustrating than finding something you like, than have the company lower their quality and ship production overseas.

[@jerryo586]

Yes,seniors such as myself wear hoodies and the American Giant fits all my outdoor activities.I'm seventy eight and still doing things I've always done, only my ego keeps telling dress younger ;so a hoodie does the trick. American Giant has no equal !

[@EMERALDJAYNE]

YAY!!!! MADE IN AMERICA FINALLY!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!! SHARED ON FB ALREADY!!! PLEASE EVERYONE THAT READS THIS~~PLZ REPOST AND WE REALLY NEED TO ASK FOR THIS PRODUCT WHEN WE ARE AT CLOTHING STORES IN MALLS,ETC!! SOLD AMERICAN!!! THANK YOU!!!

[@charleslowe610]

What a great story... and so great to see everything being done in the US! And the product looks fantastic. But, I do have one question: Is their heat in the factories? Why are people in down / long sleeve jackets and gloves? They look like they are sewing in the artic. And are all of the 140 great employees of Asian decent? Sadly, as great as the first half of this video appeared... the second half of the video has me raising a few questions. Regardless of what many will find as "digs" or "negative" comments on the video... I honestly commend them on a great, quality product... and all the best in their success. Cheers!

[@7mm08man]

If they turned up the heat, wouldn't that make it a "sweat shop"?

[@StevenHunterPangians1]

The Champion hoodie is the best, perfect thickness, timeless style and the sick champion emblem on the right side, still twenty bucks still to this day, and always in stock at Macy's got one the others day off the clearance rack for 9.75.

[@kosk11348]

+1

[@ZBT3091]

Hunter Stevens Yucky quality. After it goes into the wash once or twice too it has a cheap feel to it. I've tried liking champion. Over it.

[@ZBT3091]

Hunter Stevens You're really gonna say champion has timeless style? Maybe for a gym sweatshirt after you finished a marathon. Jeez man.

[@StevenHunterPangians1]

Champion founded 1919,Hooded sweathirt introduced 1930,both recognized and worn worldwide.Jeez man.

[@Arkarian01]

Hunter Stevens are you kidding me? champion hoodies are TERRIBLE quality. they feel rough and cheap. i would never wear one again ...

[@Boomerung]

Yikes! The temperature in the warehouse seems a bid cold. Many of the employees are wearing coats and jackets. One woman is wearing a coat and gloves 2:21. However, the CEO looks VERY comfortable in his heated office and t-shirt. Why is one cold employee wearing a North Face jacket instead of "the greatest hoodie ever made"? 2:11 Hey Alina Liu, it could still be in the USA. Lets just hope American Giant isn't taken advantage of these hard workers. Let's just hope they are making "at the least" a minimum wage. Don't get me wrong. I love the idea of it being made in the USA. I don't even mind spending a few extra bucks. I will support if I feel good about what any company stands for, that's why I'm checking out their video. ...I'm just pointing out what I noticed.

[@BigJ8k]

Um is it just me but do they turn on the heat for their employees?

[@KT-cz7rm]

American giant stuff fits better than any other company I've tried. And timeless style. I need a lighter hoodie though. I bought a tentree that's super comfortable but I want that American giant cut

[@glennsak]

Wow! That guy is super passionate and exciting to listen to! #sarcasm

[@iPartyHardcore]

Nobody in the video is wearing American Giant products.

[@jeshshu4265]

+iPartyHardcore No one in the factor looked anything but Asian

[@representing50plus]

I have a full zip hoodie that i got at Walmart. Suits me fine. I think the best hoodie I ever had came from the GAP

[@ViburaBlanca]

You’re not what AG caters too. Caters to people that value quality and can afford the price.

[@bjakaboo]

To be honest I am surprised that the production is mostly manual and workers are dressed in very warm clothes (winter jacket, gloves). How are the working conditions there?

[@LaitoChen]

Bought this 3 months back. Felt like sack cloth on my skin. The large fitted like it was made for a 250 lbs type 2 diabetic with short arms. Sent it right back. I'll stick to J.Crew tyvm

[@ctm75]

What I want to know is not only how much they pay their employees but how well they are treated.

[@truckinstuff2849]

Not sure about the hoodie but the comments are priceless😂

[@lather73]

Hey... it's a great company. If you've noticed, they don't outsource their work overseas to someplace like China... instead they hire the Chinese to work for the same pay under same conditions at their factories in America :)

[@jsswift87]

So the word "sweat" was mentioned a lot, but I didn't hear the word "shop" following it..

[@killervonkase]

+Jonathan Swift the jacket is made in america =) no sweatshop work

[@bokneeza]

Was thinking about buying this.. just seems very sketchy now.

[@addemn]

how about heating the building your sewers are working in? they look pretty cold.

[@stevenyhuis7790]

Mary Paniscus I noticed this too... Strange.. What is more strange is that they are not wearing the sweatshirts that they are making... lol

[@3forte]

I seen and read about this hooded sweatshirt. The only impression I got from this product is that it's like the Apple iPhone of hoodies.

[@AK-gq5mi]

hahaha

[@olkoc1]

Try Blankenship dry goods! Great hoodie too!

[@sussanalee430]

When in doubt, read labels and instructions first. There are two things of importance - the customer and the product. Treat the product right and it won't come back. Treat the customer right and s(he) will come back. Quality is job one in anything of importance - babies, marriages, characters, biz, all tangibles and intangibles. An example of made in China - the huge bolts used in the new SF-Oakland Bay Bridge showed cracks - they were manufactured in China under the strict specs and observations of American engineers and quality inspectors... Apple and Samsung are also made in China - to the specs of a higher authority. Our vote does matter - Costco increased the price of its rotisserie chicken to $6.99. That lasted a few months. Brought back the $4.99 chicken. Sheesh! After dropping a couple of hundred dollars, it's a joy to pick up a $4.99 chicken and $5.99 salad, go home and feed the family! The cost of a customer was $2.00 -enough said.

[@chris24hdez]

Ha. Reminds my of Jony Ive and the skit about the aluminum unibody Mac. Selling a product that is finally built like was supposed to be all along, but at a premium price.

[@themagicman2010]

I see sweatshirts in Tilly's that look identical to this for $20, lmao

[@Brandon75689]

"We think of quality in a pretty basic way" I stopped after that.

[@desertdude1234]

+Brandon Morris oh after that he said "what we mean by that is that we think quality is the end result of a lot of different elements" The customer is wrong when they're an idiot. You could have just as easily caught the hook line with such impulsiveness. They think of quality in a pretty basic way: Organize all the complicated crap, and make sure it comes together smoothly. I would never waste my money on this but I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt before I assume they just derped it together.

[@JENDALL714]

This just goes to show you, that Americans are willing to pay and wait for a quality American Made Product! Giant Mass Market Retailers need to take note!

[@FL-ls5hg]

South eastern based supply chain? South east United States or South East below the US? $89 is a lot for a hoddie +American Giant ya think?

[@bjdooi]

how can the guy talking design the perfect hoodie when he doesnt even have a neck

[@Ultimatestrife]

dude... this nearly killed me XD

[@batmancrunkinpremo]

Made in the USA?

[@ForbiddenCatBelly]

yes.

[@whitestar20]

It actually is

[@jimmynabors]

TheIkawatay manufactured in South San Francisco, there are a lot of American Asians in the Bay Area

[@trowhammerdespoilerofgalax2423]

That is a great story but that's a heck of a lot of money for a single hoodie.

[@TrevorSerdoner]

Break Down of what caught my eye in this video. ~Fabric Storage Section~ 0:48 - 3 males, possibly all white 1:03 - 1 white girl, 1 white male 1:07 - 2 more white dudes walk in 1:09 - 1 Old White Man (Note, no one is wearing gloves, and only 1 person in all these clips is wearing a light vest, everyone else is comfortable in just a shirt) ~The Sewing Room~ 2:09 Asian women as far as the eye can see. All bundled up with Heavy Coats, and Finger-less Gloves. At least they can afford North Face though.

[@5242element]

+Bob KLR Sweatshop you idiot. I doubt the asian women make much money doing what they do.

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

+Cali_Lurker presumptuous moron. You have no idea.

[@omsmada]

+Cali_Lurker Most "sweatshop" workers actually make above-average salaries in their countries...

[@Al_Dente-d1p]

yeah - the fact they're Oriental is irrelevant.

[@technichy]

+Cali_Lurker All factories are in America, so if it were a sweat shop it would be highly illegal.

[@Lacombe57]

Wow! They've redesigned the wheel.

[@illustriouschin]

luxury slobware.

[@SharpEnuff]

The idea of an $89 hoodie brings to mind the old adage which begins "A fool and his money..."

cool story bro, but while you're charging $90 for a hoodie and pledging Made-In-USA-warm-fuzzy-goodness, how about some heat for your employees? I see people in fleece jackets and fingerless gloves. #cold #greenwashing #americawashing

[@UnderDubstepWeStand]

Lol just stop.

[@CheekyThrill]

Nela Šuka People often arrive at large factories during early hours when, even after the heat has been turned on for them preemptively, the heat has not had a chance to fully circulate the building and they haven't had their second cup of coffee. ;) These comments make me laugh as a professional raised by blue collar (yet educated) parents. Why do you think US factories are terrible places? Of all the work I've done... SMH. Thanks for the laugh. My mother taught me well in her short life. It's no wonder she used to say "Ignorant people anger me the most."

[@stevenyhuis7790]

Stevie Steve Breh? What language is this you speak?

[@Superabound2]

Twee Widdershins I work in a US warehouse and we have no heat or AC. Its very common.

***** Lol. May be common, but doesn't make it right.

[@GTKJNow]

I like good quality, should I buy this? Anyone else own this Hoodie?

[@Quanuck]

YEAH... It's one of THOSE hoodies! God bless the USA!

[@flanmaryj]

This is to hoodies as Levis are to jeans! I'm going to try to buy one for each of my children and grandchildren!

[@flanmaryj]

+Verty First of all, it is very impolite to call anyone retarded! So that shows me a lot about your lack of education and low level of class. Second, What do you mean? Do you know anything about the history, quality and value of Levi's jeans? If not, please don't try to insult me with nonsensical verbal attacks. I made an analogy, based upon my knowledge of textiles, fashion and clothing. Don't personally attack me because of my well founded opinion. If there is something about this company and the clothing of which I'm not aware, please let me know, but don't get ignorant and stupid with me.

[@montedred8974]

It's interesting reading the comments and see how often the phrase "sweatshop" is thrown around. Coupled with the assumption that all asians sewing in a factory are Chinese by default. I'm surprised they are still in business considering the cost of the materials, trims, the CMT cost, only charging. $89.00. Just say it's not for you and continue to buy products "made in China" from the big box stores that pay their employees low wages.

[@babawawasrk]

nice job. an 89 dollars hoodie has the honor of making you happy

[@iRoxorzUrSoxorz]

Didn't know chael sonnen made hoodies

[@tmdada9860]

All I noticed was that they obviously don't turn the heat on for their sewers. Everyone is wearing jackets and fucking gloves.

[@argophontes]

Holy crap. 90 freaking dollars? It's. A. Hoodie.

[@ZBT3091]

argophontes That's not that nuts. There are 100k cars and 12 million dollar houses all over the place too. People have money and choose to spend it on good quality things sometimes. I would pay 90 dollars for a nice hoodie. I've spent way more. I love my hoodies.

[@Superabound2]

Zach T Cars that cost 100k are marvels of modern engineering. Houses that cost 12 million dollars are gigantic and usually on valuable land. This is a fucking sweatshirt with a hood on it. A form of clothing that is suitable only for lounging around the house or taking your dog out for a walk on a slightly cold day.

[@ZBT3091]

***** Shut up piss ant. I wear hoodies out on weekends all the time. They are fashionable. Like a pair of snakeskin boots or a leather couch. If you don't like it fine. Shut the fuck up with your piss ant attitude and keep walking. 89 for a hoodie isn't shit, it's slightly less than the average pair i pay for a polo or lacoste hoodie. I paid 50 for a pair of underwear and 15,000 for a watch. If you had the money you would do it too.

[@JeffM375]

Zach T LOLOL

[@Superabound2]

Zach T If I had that kind of money I'd use it for something useful and non-retarded, like cars, houses, and buying off police. Not goddamn underwear you gullible rube. Your $50 underwear is made out of the exact same shit as my $5 underwear. Minus the ACTUAL shit you stain yours with on a daily basis. And I'm going to tell you right now, if I ever ran across you on the streets I would snatch that $15,000 watch clean of your little candy-ass richboy wrists and there's not a single GATdamn thing you would do about it.

[@inachu]

The moment they introduce polyester int this fabric will be the day its fame will die.

[@djhinrg]

awesome. made in usa, by chinese instead china.

[@libertyscreenprinting3213]

I have been in the apparel business for 24 years and am only 42. I have owned a retail store as well as a textile printing business. I am very Pro-American Made goods. But the problem here is , you have to be an IDIOT to pay $89 for a zipper hood. If you are going to make an American made product , make it for everyone to be able to afford. Let everyone say I AM WEARING USA MADE. Not the yuppie crowd. For $89 I can sell you 3 customized zipper hoods that are GREAT quality. Stop RIPPING people off.

[@MrReaper2050]

Liberty Screenprinting You are kidding me right?! Make your mind up on what you want. Would you want a good quality product that is American-made? Or do you want a good quality product that's cheap to own? Because you can't have both. Cheap+UnAmerican(Chinese/Vietnamese/Taiwanese)= Good quality. Expensive+American=Good Quality. Cheap+American=Poor quality

[@libertyscreenprinting3213]

Joseph Waweru You make absolutely no sense. Just because something is affordable and USA made it doesn't have to be POOR quality. You are absolutely ripping people off. Most cheap hoodies last a lifetime if you wash the garments properly. Trust me people who read this, this garment is all markup. This hoodie should cost no more than $40.00 retail cost. And most retailers mark-up their cost at least 100%. Its called Keystone. So when you buy a pair of Nike dunks in a store and pay $89.99 the wholesale cost may by $37.50 plus shipping. I know I sold them. STOP THE RIP OFF. Thanks.

[@Arkarian01]

Liberty Screenprinting you have to either be an idiot, or someone who can afford it. if you can afford it, it's not stupid. it sounds like you just can't afford it.

[@libertyscreenprinting3213]

affording it is not a problem el-douche. I my friend am self employed for 15 years. I am in the apparel business. I know the manufacturing plant these are made at. There is NO reason for the high cost. Even if it is made here. So you can be the idiot that pays $86 dollars for a hooded sweat that costs about $20 to make. It is actually horrible that a manufacturer charges full retail price for their goods. I can buy the same quality for $20 wholesale.

[@Arkarian01]

Liberty Screenprinting i never said you couldn't afford it. i said it's not a stupid purchase for someone who can afford it. people who buy nice things understand that there's markup involved. they don't mind because they can afford it. they know they're getting quality from a trusted brand.

[@armtehcannon4813]

:/ I will laugh if I do decide to wait a few months, and then after I get it and wash it, It shrinks. Doesn't really sound all to great to me, why not just go to American Eagle and actually just get a hoodie there? I just waited, like what? 10 minutes to get there hoodies? And if it was so popular that I have to wait months for it, how come I never heard of American Giant? Sounds conspicuous to me.

[@truthersevenxseven4511]

What percentage of its manufacturing employees are native born American citizens? What percentage of their raw materials are made in the US by native born employees and companies? Are their facilities and manufacturing equipment made in the USA?

[@poipoundah]

Anyone else see the similarities between the American Giant logo & the Gracie Barra Jiu Jitsu logo?

[@TanyaShetayh]

does anyone else notice that he only says southeast Delta and southeast with no specific reference?

[@hardtechnoboy]

Limited edition, let’s do some simple addition Fifty dollars for a t-shirt, that’s just some ignorant bitch shit I call that getting swindled and pimped, shit I call that getting tricked by business That shirt’s hella dough

[@eji]

I don't understand... this hoodie looks like any other one. Just good marketing I guess? Pulling the wool over people's eyes?

[@jennieredrose5819]

Eji yup ! U tell Americans this is the greatest and off they run to spend 90 bucks on a hoody and they feel it really is better than other hoodies.

[@GiulioSciorio]

It’s the best hoodie made. Period. Bought mine years ago and I look forward to wearing it every fall. Fact that it sustains people’s income that make the hoodie is the best part.

[@athletejmv]

Love my classic hoodie as well. I mostly where just hooded sweat shirts. I decided to see if the American Giant hoodie lived up to the hype and it does. I hope your comment is you speaking from experience with the product. If not, well, is what it is...

[@skibum3453]

If this is such a great sweatshirt/hoodie/etc. WHY oh WHY in the world has no one EVER heard of this except on their advertisements?

[@AK-gq5mi]

small company if it catches on that will take time

[@godbelow]

That head though.

[@Butterflyneverlands]

How come the workers are not wearing their product? It may be they can't afford it, which is a shame on American Giant to not even provide their workers with the woodies 😡

[@d3g3n3r4t3]

beat me to it heh XD

[@R-L-D]

Use hemp or STFU. www.collective-evolution.com/2013/07/17/hemp-vs-cotton-the-ultimate-showdown/

[@CrackerJack06]

Rob D Careful you might cut someone on all that edge

[@AK-gq5mi]

your probably right but that link started doing the popup shit and my AV blocked it so maybe a better source so i can agree with you :)

[@Wolfshifter]

666 subs? Illuminati sweatshop confirmed!

[@Rstraubh]

Could you make sure that your closed captions are accurate.... it's really annoying to review your product when the captioning is inaccurate.

[@hidesertdude1876]

Why is the factory so cold? All the employees were wearing heavy jackets and some were wearing gloves! Turn the heat up! If you are charging $90 for a hoodie and treating your employees like crap, it just makes you look greedy!!! Especially when the employees aren't wearing your products!

[@d3g3n3r4t3]

bah u beat me too it, i did make a comment tho about how cheap the company must be, or how shitty their product must be, that their employees arnt wearing the hoodies. im going with the prior. heck he could even offer a day on weekend to come in and they work to make their own...like say 40 people wanted they all come in and together make 40...sounds fair but u know cotton is soooo expensive o and dont get me started on the thread, obscene amounts of cash that that thread costs...fukn if we would actually cultivate hemp, the product would be 1000x better and half as cheap

[@FrankieBeanss]

do you not heat any of your factories and just don't care about your workers because they are immigrants? seems kinda messed up that they all seem to be freezing all the workers in the video making your sweaters had on layers of clothing gloves and jackets...

[@renynzea]

I'm not an immigrant and I've worked at half a dozen factories and they all had one thing in common: Unbearably hot in the summer, and cold in the winter. When you consider the volume of air that must be conditioned, and possible loss of heat/cold to loading docks, manufacturing processes, and waste disposal it is prohibitively expensive to keep factories "comfortable" all year round. It's not discrimination. It's business.

[@Quanuck]

It depends where immigrants come from and their homeland climate. I see Hispanics walking around with coats on in the summer in Rhode Island when it's in the 80's. they might be used to 100-110 deg summers! I went to Tanzania in July/ Aug one year, it was our summer but their winter. People were walking around in PARKAS, it was in the 80's also!

[@deeweatherz12]

I dont get it... It costs like 89 bucks. Zip up hoodies dont last that long anywayz. Its like having a sweater

[@anAmishGuy]

Shouldn't you save this kind of video for the fall? No one is going to order a sweatshirt in April, especially when they won't get it until June or July.

[@flagtheoffense]

Meanwhile, the staff they show are wearing fingerless gloves and fucking North Face jackets in the video? If your hoodies are sooo amazing, give them one ... or turn up the goddamn heat.

[@davidhunternyc1]

+bpstyles You are right! Disgusting. After 3 months from your first post, I am your only reply. Nobody cares about worker explotation. They just want their hoodie.

[@lorendorky]

+bpstyles North Face cost even more :P

[@impossiblegamer1]

+bpstyles i agree bro. companies that don't take care of their workers suck!

[@davidhunternyc1]

+impossiblegamer1 No. I also replied. I agreed. American Giant needs to protect and take care of its workers. So sad.

[@foxfire1112]

+davidhunternyc Yep. No one replied aka no one cares. You know how life works, good job

[@dannyv233]

A 90 dollar hoodie that is worse than useless in heavy rain. There's only 2 types of people that would spend 90 dollars on a hoodie, rich city office workers or serious travelers and backpackers. Their target audience is obvious, and they are doing well for themselves. Still you have to wonder what people are thinking when rain hits and they are stuck inside a cotton hoodie absorbing all that rain like a sponge. Probably that they should have bought a fleece hoodie instead. Its the standard for a reason.

[@TWO515TY]

+dannyv233 Or you could just not wear it in the rain...many people wear hoodies and sweatshirts for the cold, also.

[@jiminberkeley]

+dannyv233 That's a good point because once you put the hoodie on, you're stuck with it for life. No changing into a jacket or anything like that. It's tough but that's how it is.

[@caseybv74]

+dannyv233 It's perfect here in California where it doesn't rain, but gets coldish. Yet then again my sweater cost 15 bucks.

[@Drownedinblood]

+jiminberkeley Hard to change into a jacket in the middle of a street. His point is, you're paying $90 for what is essentially the same damn hoodie you can get for $20 or so. It's all cotton, not even fucking blended with something like polyester which would actually keep you warm and absorb less water. You can use that 90 on an actual jacket, maybe one of the 3 in 1's too. You should expect some more features for what you are paying, otherwise it's just another thing to make you feel special due to price alone.

[@Drownedinblood]

jiminberkeley It is if you actually want to stay warm, especially if you end up getting wet. This is a hoodie, I would think people buy these things to want to be warm.

[@tianlian9]

where is "south eastern"?

[@zellarsDD777]

The south-eastern United States.

[@katshotz6033]

Florida, North Carolina, Georgia I presume. USA

[@DenverDeathrock]

The people who talk about bringing back manufacturing jobs have never done manufacturing jobs. I've seen fingers lost in machinery, people hit and nearly killed by forklifts and palletizers, people sprayed with caustic or acidic chemicals and yes, there's often no climate control. I can be 90 degrees in a warehouse, 105 degrees in a chicken raising house, 40 in meat packing or below zero is deep freeze warehouses. Meat packing - please politicians work in a refrigerated room all day packing frozen bacon with your hands while wearing coveralls, a face mask and a full hair net. That's not the kind of jobs Americans want. I guess I've done them for years and they pay a little bit, but that's not the American dream. I used to pick stiff dead chicken out of cages all day long in 1/4 chicken houses where the ammonia (urine and feces) smell stung your eyes and of course your nose. Manufacturing and warehouse work is no fun unless you are half way up the corporate chain.

[@RikaMiarunua]

That is the issue, if you made larger more accommodating areas and better clean up of hygiene, things wouldn't be so nasty. I know they are not wanting to spend the extra time/money on things like that, but honestly if he corporate body actually applied some thought to the long run and comforts in a work place, no mater the job, they would find that the workers (American or not) /people would actually have no issues with the work; besides the normal red tape bs.

[@RICHTOM79]

BUY AMERICAN

[@meganm3270]

is it just me or did it look like a child's hands in the backround at 2:20

[@rodneyrage6607]

$85 is a bit too much for a run of the mill full zip sweat shirt.

[@pigjubby1]

A 3:00 advertisement. You don't see them making anything.

[@ccolagio_]

why would this not be an advertisement?! it's uploaded to the company's own youtube channel...

[@ShOwStOpp3rr]

-how terrible the workers had huge winter jackets on and gloves its so cold in there..probably pays them 7 dollars an hour

[@neaumusic]

clothes are about fit....... still gotta get it tailored..........

[@jennieredrose5819]

But it looks like every hoody anyone can find in Macy's. funny what ppl will do if someone tells u it's the "greatest". 😂

[@Gamescook]

Speak for yourself. I just paced an order for one, and if I can't use it until later in the year, that's what a dresser drawer is for.

[@vietprincess80]

There's no reason for the sewing room to have such high ceilings that you don't even turn on the heat for your employees. AMERICAN GIANT should be ASHAMED!

[@JackFreedomcis]

This is actually a Jacket. A real sweatshirt would never zip. A real sweatshirt has one large pocket in the front that has an opening for each hand. A real sweat shirt will never zip open or zip shut. Because if it does zip, its now called a Jacket! End of discussion on what is known as common sense! If you say "But it has a hood in it, or we call it a hoodie." Still a Jacket because it zips. Even the Army Jacket (BDU) field coat, is called a Jacket and in it own protective zipped pocket, you have your hood. A Jacket or Coat zips, some coats may button up, they may have a hood on it. And remember a sweatshirt will never zip up. Hope that unconfused some people here.

[@ScottH1130]

Says made in America but I seen a lot of Orientals in the distance sewing...hmm

[@MGC-1977]

"Orientals"? What year are you from? Also, we are a nation of immigrants so it's perfectly reasonable to see Asians in America.

[@ScottH1130]

All Asians are the norm in the US huh? You're naive. Are you 13?

[@ScottH1130]

Reported ya

[@MGC-1977]

Sorry your butt hurts, kiddo. Perhaps you should start going to bed earlier so you don't get cranky :-D

[@ScottH1130]

You're still here flapping your gums? lol Get a life dude. btw- I may look young but I assure you son, I'm your elder. Show some respect boy.

[@alinaliu3592]

Did anyone else notice that most employees in the background are Asian (probably Chinese). just saying.

[@forgotaboutbre]

I noticed you are Asian (probably Chinese) just saying.

[@MrMikeinDevon]

Yes and it puts me off buying the product. Nothing made by chinese is any good. Also I don't like them so yes I noticed and besides sweat shirts look terrible and only Americans would think they are a quality item. European fashion is far better and more classy always.

[@Arkarian01]

Alina Liu no, I didn't. Not sure what that has to do with anything though. What exactly are you "just saying" ?

[@katheyleen]

Asian-*Americans* FTFY :)

[@stevenyhuis7790]

MrMikeinDevon Chinese quality has nothing to do with how well its put together, it has to do with using cheap materials, or just plain cheap design. This is the throw away generation.

[@richardblakely5519]

Blah, Blah, Blah...it's a fricken sweatshirt.

[@alberts1985]

cottons niceness way eccentric and too expensive

[@blahblah3485]

Is this a sweatshop? The workers wear outerwear and gloves inside...!

[@mrshhh7841]

Yup but this Gstars are 100 x better

[@mirrortv364]

I was considering buying one. But after watching this video .. Naaah.

[@IMaDEM0N]

blah-blah-blah, American Giant isn't one of the clothing companies I use in support; I use/support Carhartt, Dickies, Converse, Timberland Pro, Levis & to a lesser-extent Nike, Magnum Tactical Boots,

[@samuelfields8294]

Carhartt sells shit now.

[@ViburaBlanca]

Go to china then, you mentioned every single company that makes their crap in china

[@carltoncouche2689]

didn't learn anything from this video... too distracted by the fact that his head is too big for his body

[@impossiblegamer1]

+Carlton Couche lol I thought i was the only one to notice.

[@mrshhh7841]

This marketing approach was solid enough to make me want to scrutinize one of these alleged 4 month waiting list hoodies more than any clothing product in the past other than maybe a pair of retro Jordan's or 2.So right of the bat I'd say the way they push the hoodie on the public Works. I went to my sources here in Hollywood To put the word out that I wanted one ASAP. I got one free of charge within several days .the first thing I noticed was the doubled up fabric on the Rear neck area . Other than that,nothing special . I really wanted the hoodie to be as great as described ,but it does not nearly compare to say a G Star Raw hoodie or a True Religion hoodie . iMO a hoodie that is nearly a $100 hit better have Zippers that are like jewelry and stitching that is Knife proof (exaggeration). I put this overpriced unremarkable hoodie to the test, and it failed to hold up . If you do make the mistake of paying for one of these , save your receipt . That's when you will finally know what I'm saying and make another trip to the store... For return

[@chaguaramasxyz]

+Onethirty Eight Some of those G Star hoodies are $200.

[@timlindeen9322]

May or may not be a great hoodie, I don't know. I do know the sound edit and mix on this video is not worthy of a legitimate company. B roll audio playing under the person speaking, unnatural sounding edits, no room tone to cover those poor edits, dialog goofs with repeated phrases....I could go on. Sounds like a school project graded at a B- at best. Sorry for the rant. I'm done now.

[@trane07]

Bish please. Keep it wypipo.

[@fandju111]

*No Graphics? No Side-Zips? No Leather? ... Nah*

[@VideoBerik]

So what?

[@prostarterdefault4907]

The comments below are funny as F#@*!

[@dlaba2337]

whats so great about these

[@prostarterdefault4907]

they cost a hunny....what more do you need?

[@adabebop3534]

and minipulative marketing smelt from a mile away

[@luiscruzfritsch9552]

hollow hype