All of the clothing Ralph Lauren made for Team USA’s Paris 2024 opening and closing ceremonies was made in the USA with help from at least six domestic suppliers, Manufacturing Dive reported on August 9, 2024.
The suppliers
- Ferrara Manufacturing, Long Island City, New York: the opening ceremony and flag bearer blazers, the striped shirt, and the closing ceremony moto jacket.
- Shaniko Wool Company, Oregon: wool for the blazers from 10 partner ranches across the West.
- Rancourt and Co. Shoecrafters, Rogue Industries, Adari Fashion and Saitex USA also supplied the program.
Ferrara opened its 50,000-square-foot plant in 2023 with about 115 workers. It also makes uniforms for the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force and Coast Guard.
“One hundred percent of our factory is in the United States. So we were very proud to work on a Made in USA program.”
Gabrielle Ferrara, COO of Ferrara Manufacturing
Paris was Ralph Lauren’s ninth Games as Team USA’s official outfitter.
FAQ
Were Team USA’s Paris uniforms made in the USA?
Yes. Ralph Lauren made all ceremony clothing in the USA.
Who made the blazers?
Ferrara Manufacturing in Long Island City, New York, with wool from Shaniko Wool Company in Oregon.
How many USA suppliers were involved?
At least six, according to Ralph Lauren.
Source & credit
Source: Manufacturing Dive, August 9, 2024: “Meet the manufacturers of Team USA’s Olympic ceremony apparel”, by Joelle Anselmo.