American Giant
Overview
American Giant got famous in 2012 when a Slate article called their hoodie "the greatest hoodie ever made." That is a big claim, but the product backed it up. Founded in San Francisco, the company set out to prove that you could build premium basics entirely in the United States and sell them at a price that made sense — not cheap, but not absurd either.
Everything they make is cut and sewn in Middlesex, North Carolina, using cotton grown on American farms. The supply chain is about as domestic as it gets. The fabric is milled in the Carolinas, the sewing happens in their own facility, and they sell direct to keep prices reasonable. No middlemen, no department store markup.
The products are genuinely excellent. The hoodie lives up to the hype — heavy, structured, built to last years. Their t-shirts and polos follow the same philosophy: simple designs, premium materials, domestic production. If you want American-made basics without any asterisks or caveats, this is the brand.
What They Make
- Hoodies and sweatshirts
- T-shirts and long sleeves
- Polo shirts
- Sweatpants and joggers
- Underwear and basics
Where They Make It
Middlesex, North Carolina. All cut and sew operations happen at their facility there. Cotton is sourced from US farms and milled in the Carolinas. This is a fully domestic supply chain from raw material to finished product.
Price Range
$40 – $130. Their t-shirts start around $40, polos in the $60-70 range, and the flagship hoodie runs about $120-130. For 100% American-made basics with this level of quality, the pricing is competitive.
Notable Products
- Classic Full Zip Hoodie — The one that started it all. Heavyweight fleece, substantial construction, and the fit that earned that Slate headline. This is their signature product for a reason.
- Classic Crew Tee — A heavyweight cotton t-shirt that holds its shape wash after wash. Not the lightest tee you will own, but probably the most durable.
- Polo — Clean design, structured collar that does not curl, same premium cotton as everything else. A solid everyday polo.
Appears In
- Best American-Made Hoodies
- Best American-Made T-Shirts
- Best American-Made Polo Shirts
- Best American-Made Underwear