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Why Buy American-Made Tarps?

Why Buy American-Made Tarps? - Tarps4Less

Josh Albertson |

In a world that seems to be drowning in China-made products, there seems to be some hope. According to a 2015 survey done by Consumer Reports, eight out of 10 American shoppers would prefer to purchase goods that are made right here in the United States.  Even more encouraging is the fact that these consumers are willing to pay as much as 10% more for American-made products.

When it comes to custom truck tarps and heavy duty truck tarps you will get more value by buying American.  The key is to find a manufacturer that actually makes their flatbed tarps in a factory in the US.  Stay away from retailers that simply import their products.  You want to deal with a proudly American company that has been selling the best quality tarps and cargo controls for more than a decade. The best manufacturers can also ship to most states. You can check out their entire product range online on their website, or call them directly if you have any questions.

Prices of tarps that are made in the USA are surprisingly affordable. You might be wondering—how can these American companies keep their prices so low?  One of the reasons is because they buy the materials they use to make tarpaulins in volume, making it less expensive for them to manufacture their heavy-duty truck tarps.  Some of the best manufacturers also keep their overhead costs low by using streamlined production methods.  The result? You get the highest quality flatbed tarps and custom truck tarps at the best prices.

 

Did you know that by buying American products, you can help create or save jobs in the United States? The 2015 findings of the Economic Policy Institute show that the country lost 5.7 million manufacturing jobs between the years 1998 and 2013 because of the recession combined with the trade imbalances with Mexico and China.

 

Buying American also allows you to lower your carbon footprint. Tarps and other products made overseas have to be shipped across the ocean to reach our shores, burning precious fossil fuels and spewing out harmful greenhouse gases along the way.  By shopping for American goods, you also help lessen global pollution.  When you buy local, you don’t support environmentally hazardous practices in countries like China, where there are no regulations to protect air and water safety.  So if you are in the market for truck tarps, be sure to order them from a company that manufactures their products in the US.  You are not only helping the American economy—you are also doing your part in saving the earth.