They do exist...
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
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From: Virginia
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Elite HDF Member
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 3,906
Likes: 145
From: SE Louisiana
As a Father's Day gift my daughter gave me one of those $60 HD polo shirts -- nice shirt, but not one I would buy for myself. Anyway, I just took a look at the tag and it was manufactured in Swaziland(!) I didn't even know where that is; Google says it's a little country in Africa. At least it ain't in China...
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Joined: Nov 2012
Posts: 4,337
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From: Phoenix, AZ
My Company just bought a load of shirts from a printing company, they were Fruit of Loom shirts with the company name and logo over the front pocket and a Large design with the company's name and phone number on the back, the shirts are good quality (T-shirts) they got them in White, Black and Orange, they bought 500 the cost was $1785.00 which is $3.57 a shirt with printing.
I find it amazing at the Harley shop that a shirt with graphics cost well over $45.00+ for one and they are made outside the USA, I would suspect HD only pays $3 to $5 a shirt so the rest is one heck of a markup, even if the dealer pays $10 to $15 a shirt it is still way too high.
I find it amazing at the Harley shop that a shirt with graphics cost well over $45.00+ for one and they are made outside the USA, I would suspect HD only pays $3 to $5 a shirt so the rest is one heck of a markup, even if the dealer pays $10 to $15 a shirt it is still way too high.
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Joined: Apr 2013
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From: Newcastle, OK
My Company just bought a load of shirts from a printing company, they were Fruit of Loom shirts with the company name and logo over the front pocket and a Large design with the company's name and phone number on the back, the shirts are good quality (T-shirts) they got them in White, Black and Orange, they bought 500 the cost was $1785.00 which is $3.57 a shirt with printing.
I find it amazing at the Harley shop that a shirt with graphics cost well over $45.00+ for one and they are made outside the USA, I would suspect HD only pays $3 to $5 a shirt so the rest is one heck of a markup, even if the dealer pays $10 to $15 a shirt it is still way too high.
I find it amazing at the Harley shop that a shirt with graphics cost well over $45.00+ for one and they are made outside the USA, I would suspect HD only pays $3 to $5 a shirt so the rest is one heck of a markup, even if the dealer pays $10 to $15 a shirt it is still way too high.
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Joined: Jul 2010
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At the dealer this past Saturday to get a new rear tire. While waiting, as usual I browse. Now I have not purchased an HD T-Shirt since the early 1980s, for various reasons. However, a particular shirt did catch my eye as I was casually perusing the motorclothes area and I moved closer to catch a better look. I just about caused them to have to call 911 due to a heart attack when I saw on the label and on a paper tag, MADE IN USA. I picked the shirt up in my size and carried it around over my shoulder as I finished browsing and waiting. I caught the owner at his desk and pointed out that even though the shirt was expensive, I was buying my first HD T-Shirt in about 30 years and showed him the tag. The lady in the Motorclothes department made the comment "if they can make a few in the USA they can make them all in the USA." I hope they do not start on my behalf because I probably still would not buy many shirts. However, that one took a bit more coin out of my pocket. So MADE IN USA Genuine HD Shirts do exist at the dealers (at least the one in my area).
NAH.
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2013
Posts: 384
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From: Katy, Texas
I was in Nebraska last month for work. I went into the HD dealership to buy some shirts. I had picked out all of the shirts, then I saw a small rack with a "Made in USA" sign above it. The shirts were $4 more a piece. I instantly dropped all of the other shirts and picked up the made in USA shirts. I am willing to pay more to support our own! I just wish all of the HD merchandise was made in the USA, but at least now some of the dealerships are offering an option to buy American.
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Joined: Mar 2014
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From: NC, USA
I just bought t shirts for my business and had them screen printed. Mine are US Made 50/50 poly cotton by DUKE Athletic Products. Wholesale was $3.75 per shirt but would have been much less if I had bought in a larger volume like HD can. With screen printing I'm in under $10 per shirt and sell them for $20 ($18 if I know you well or you show cleavage) 
This made me curious so I checked my shirts. I have nine shirts that have been given to me as gifts by my wife, kids or brother, except for the two I bought on my two trips to Sturgis. As follows:
Cancun HD, made in Mexico
Seattle HD, made in Mexico
Sturgis #1, made in Nicaragua
Sturgis #2, Made in USA
Mile High HD, Made in USA
Snake River HD, Made in USA
Pearl Harbor HD, Made in USA
Sound HD, Made in USA
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