Our story
The Sweat Shop was built for the men and women who keep America running.
My husband is a blue-collar worker, and for years he searched for American-made workwear. The problem? It's surprisingly hard to find.
That's why I started The Sweat Shop. My mission is simple: provide hardworking Americans with quality work shirts while supporting American manufacturing whenever possible.
It would be easier—and cheaper—to source everything overseas. But that's not why I started this company.
While not every shirt we offer is 100% American-made, I believe in transparency. You'll always know which products are American-made and which contain imported materials, so you can make an informed choice.
No fashion trends. No gimmicks. Just dependable gear for the people who punch in before sunrise and head home covered in dust, grease, and sweat.
At the end of the day, sweat built this country. I'm just making shirts that honor the people still doing it today.
Sweat Builds America,
Shaunna Alcorn
Founder, The Sweat Shop