ARBOR WHERE? a.k.a "goodbye sherrill tree & arborwear"

Sciurus

Sciurus

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Edmonton Alberta Canada
Got my new Double Thick Green Arborwear hoodie today from sherrill tree! First off, good riddance sherrill tree, getting charged double for shipping is a quick way to lose customers. Another good way is to promote something as an all American product, then have your customers find out that the products are made in CHINA. I should of learnt my lesson 4 years ago when I ordered some sherrill chainsaw pants, sadly I did not.
Add a place of origin for all your products maybe? not that its going to regain my support anyhow. GOOD RIDDANCE!

Arborwear, or "made in china wear" I will not be purchasing any more of your products either. Shame on you for false marketing. Are any of your garments made in country? Glad to see your a part of the problem with the USA. WTF. WEAK. VERY WEAK
 
Shoot I remember when Arborwear was in a log cabin in Newbury by my house...

Everything made in China now? Zipper broke on my jacket and I'm hoping to send the thing back. Expensive $$$ and the zipper goes out on me?
 
I vaguely remember one of the owners of arborwear saying quite awhile ago that they could not get consistent quality in th US shops and they actually got better quality abroad. I might be wrong. I’m pretty sure it was on Treebuzz, @TimBr ?
 
I looked on the site I didn’t see any claim to be made in the USA? I know with every USA hand made boot I always have issues and inconsistencies with the boots
 
Tree people are the only hardworking people left in 'Merica anymore, except maybe some stay at moms. I would assume for the same cost the people who can't get your order right at a restaurant are the same people who would be making our clothes if it wasn't outsourced.
 
I was under the impression everything from arborwear was out sourced to some foreign country after they sold out 15 years ago... didnt paul start/run/sell it?
 
I guess I fell for the advertising. No claim to anything made in USA, I just expected more from all the hype. The quality of the garment is Good if not Great, don't get me wrong, but I would not of bought it knowing its origins. Shame on me too!

Oh Canada, why cant you make nice stuff anymore? I guess I will stick with Pfanner (not that it's a hard choice)
 
their sweatshirts are great until u wash em 4-5 times. Only reason I still wear them is because they zip up so high over your neck
 
When possible its important to buy close to home. Beyond beer and summer time farmers market food that is pretty hard...not impossible though

What chainsaw is US origin? Stihl is manufactured in New Jersey but its not American.

Country of origin? Why? The law requiring country of origin on food products was rescinded in the last few months. Don't expect it manufactured goods

We live in an international market place...have been for a long time. The notion that anyone can 'Buy American' isn't very practical. My guess is that if a person tried that they'd go hungry and live naked. The big pipeline projects have been built to bring Canadian energy in.

Instead of being indignant about country of origin for products I try to look at the integrity of the company. HOw do they show up in society? Do they take car eof their employees? Is their customer service what I expect?
 
I love their clothes, especially the really breathable pants. Just upset about the jacket zipper but I'll contact them and see how it goes.

Very local as far as where I grew up so I still wish them the best.
 
Arborwear seems like a great company to work for, every event they are at the workers are super cool. Every time I go into the store up here everyone is super friendly. They also have super huge sale days a couple times a year, free food free beer all day its a good time. Crawfish broil is in April I think, November or October has a beers and brats day.
 
Ok. I'll take the bait this morning. So you bought a product that was not marketed or advertised in recent years as being made in the USA, but it is the vendors fault because you didn't ask? It sounds like the stuff was properly labeled as to the country of origin when you got it. Anyone in any developed country that thinks that a textile garment not sold and advertised as "Made in the USA" is made here ... well you might have beed hiding under a rock for maybe 35 years.

So what did the vendor say when you called and told them you were charged double for shipping? Did they offer to take the stuff back for a full refund? You did call right? The therapy you get on the internet is satisfying,

On the other hand I feel your pain. I currently own 3 vehicles that are "made" in the USA (of parts from who knows where). Two of the models have been moved to a far away place. I agree with the sentiment that it is about impossible to buy everything local. On the other hand, I do buy a surprising amount of stuff from MI, and the US. It is not that I'm upset if I can't buy from home, but sometimes is isn't that hard if I just try.
 
I was told that Arborwear always wanted to be an American made company. The business was started with humble beginnings and in a short time was becoming a major competitor in the market of quality clothes for not only Arborist's....but any working human who wanted to have clothes that could stand the rigors of WORK. The problem was their competition was feeling the pinch on their product line.
Carhart made it almost impossible for ArborWear to get the material in the U.S. to manufacture the clothes we love. As a business owner your at a cross roads. Stay in business by shipping your business overseas....or fold at the feet of your competitor, who has made it impossible for you to do business here. You all know what they decided to do.

This is what was told to me many years ago. Could be all false....could be slightly true off "some" true facts. I like to think that their is always another side to the story. I like to think that people always try to do the right thing. Sometimes looking in from the outside you only see what can be viewed in that small window.
 
I wish they would make ascender and canopy pants in my size. I love their tech tee's! The pants would make my ensemble complete.
 
ROYCE said:
....The problem was their competition was feeling the pinch on their product line.
Carhart made it almost impossible for ArborWear to get the material in the U.S. to manufacture the clothes we love.....
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Interesting...especially given that most Carhartt stuff is not made in the US. I wonder if it was a competition for sales or competition for materials? With so little textile production in America, I could see where 2 companies would run head to head for those abilities...
 
chiselbit said:
I vaguely remember one of the owners of arborwear saying quite awhile ago that they could not get consistent quality in th US shops and they actually got better quality abroad. I might be wrong. I’m pretty sure it was on Treebuzz, @TimBr ?
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Sorry to say, chiselbit, I've got nothin'. First I've read of these issues.

Tim
 
@ATH

Chicken and egg

Carhartt told the mill that made the cotton duck for their clothes as well as a different recipe cotton duck
For
The original AW pants that CH would take their business elsewhere if the mill...US based...continued selling to AW. Can't blame the mill when the big order company gives that sort of ultimatum

Strong Arming must be taught in MBA school since it's such a common practice

In the end, AW regrouped...changed direction...and has become better
 
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