Category: Fashion and Apparel Studies
Is made in USA clothing more ethically made?
October 03, 2026 Video by Morning Brew and Macy Gilliam
Sheng Lu, professor of fashion and apparel studies, is interviewed by Macy Gilliam of the show Morning Brew, for a segment about supply chains and whether Made in the USA clothing is actually more ethical.
The video explores the state of the American apparel industry, advances in how garment workers in the US are treated, and highlights Dr. Lu's graduate student Emilie Delaye, founder of a brand of fashionable medical wearables, as an example of what the future of "Made in the US" could be. Dr. Lu is introduced at 6:19 in the video, and Emilie's work can be found at 23:41.
Youtube video: Is “Made in USA” clothing actually more ethical?: youtube.com/watch?v=d7HIsr_FxMs
