Banana Republic’s SUPIMA® V-Neck T-Shirts
September 20th, 2021
Allegations: Products contain less supima cotton than advertised
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Polo and Ralph Lauren Brand Clothing
September 20th, 2021
Allegations: Products contain less pima cotton than advertised
New Balance, an Iconic Made in USA Brand, Defies FTC Law
September 20th, 2021
TINA.org files a complaint with federal regulators over shoemaker's deceptive made in the USA claims.
Status and Updates
September 20th, 2021
September 20, 2021: TINA.org files a complaint with the FTC regarding New Balance’s violations of the Made in USA Labeling
Summary of Action
September 20th, 2021
TINA.org investigated New Balance’s use of Made in USA labeling and other marketing, and found that the company is violating
New Balance Origin Information
September 20th, 2021
Below is a sampling of sources that contain information about the origin of New Balance shoes that are labeled and
New Balance MUSA Other Labels and Marketing
September 20th, 2021
Below is a sampling of New Balance labeling and other marketing in which the company claims, either expressly or implicitly,
New Balance MUSA Label Database
September 20th, 2021
Below is a sampling of New Balance labels that claim, either expressly or implicitly, that the shoes are wholly Made
Various Ralph Lauren Shirts
September 1st, 2021
Allegations: Falsely advertising shirt as being “100% Pima Cotton”
TINA.org Reports Online Retailer FabKids to Regulators; Investigation Reveals Deceptive Marketing of Negative-Option Offer
August 31st, 2021
MADISON, CONN. August 30, 2021 – With ads for a blockbuster “2 pairs from $9.95” sale on kids shoes, online
Ariat International
April 15th, 2021
Apparel company known for its equestrian products gets made in USA lesson straight from the horse's mouth.
American Blanket Company
March 31st, 2021
Deceptive made in the USA claims threaten to fleece consumers.
Ralph Lauren’s Polo V-Neck Pullover Sweater
February 22nd, 2021
Allegations: Falsely representing that its sweater is “100% Pima Cotton” when independent testing revealed that the sweater is less than 7% pima cotton
Mary’s Tack & Feed, ‘Mohair String Girth’
May 23rd, 2019
Horse riding equipment store makes changes to its retail website in wake of TINA.org inquiry.
West Tek Duffel Bag in the Power Armor Edition of Fallout 76
February 27th, 2019
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Bethesda Game Studios in January 2019 (and amended in February 2019) for allegedly falsely
Ecodesignz Bamboo Clothing
June 21st, 2017
In June 2017, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Ecodesignz for allegedly falsely advertising clothing as being made with bamboo
Jo-Ann’s Wool Yarns
April 13th, 2016
Retailer removes wool content claim from website following TINA.org inquiry.
Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC
December 9th, 2015
Pandas everywhere said “I told you so” when the FTC charged four national retailers with mislabeling rayon fabric as bamboo.
The Leather Jacket that Isn’t
December 11th, 2014
When shopping this holiday season for that Top Gun fan on your list, consider this story before you buy.
Is that 100 Percent Cashmere?
December 10th, 2014
Reader says she was "duped" into buying a cashmere cap that turned out to be only 3 percent cashmere.
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