Brooklyn-Based Suit Maker, Renowned for Dressing U.S. Presidents, Seeks Support Amid Legislative Changes
NEW YORK, NY — Martin Greenfield Clothiers, one of the last-standing hand-tailored suit manufacturers in America, is calling for the renewal of the Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund—a pivotal program that has historically helped domestic suit makers in maintaining competitiveness in the global market.
For 77 years, Martin Greenfield Clothiers has epitomized American craftsmanship, tailoring suits for U.S. presidents, A-list celebrities and business icons—from Eisenhower to Obama. Founded by Holocaust survivor Martin Greenfield, this Brooklyn-based, family-run, union-affiliated business remains dedicated to preserving the art of fine tailoring in the United States.
The Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund, established under the Agricultural Act of 2014 and reauthorized in the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, was designed to partially mitigate the higher tariffs on imported wool fabrics compared to imported tailored clothing.
This fund has been instrumental in helping to level the playing field for American manufacturers by refunding the 25% duty paid on imported fine wool fabrics required to manufacture clothing here in America. However, the program expired in 2024, domestic manufacturers now face increased costs, making it more challenging to compete with foreign producers who do not incur similar tariffs.
How to Support American Tailoring
Martin Greenfield Clothiers invites policymakers, industry leaders, and supporters of American manufacturing to join the effort by:
✅ Engaging with Congress – Urging federal lawmakers to reinstate this essential program.
✅ Building Connections – Introducing key decision-makers to the importance of domestic tailoring.
✅ Spreading Awareness – Sharing this story to ensure American-made craftsmanship thrives.
Additionally, Martin Greenfield Clothiers is bringing Made in America tailoring to Washington, D.C., offering government leaders and professionals the opportunity to invest in premium, union-made suits that reflect American heritage and quality.
Join the Movement to Support American Manufacturing
To support Martin Greenfield Clothiers and advocate for the renewal of the Wool Apparel Manufacturers Trust Fund, visit www.greenfieldclothiers.com, contact your local representatives, and help spread awareness.
For media inquiries or interview requests, please contact Tod or Jay Greenfield at
suit@greenfieldclothiers.com or call +1 (718) 497-5480.
About Martin Greenfield Clothiers
Founded in 1977 by Holocaust survivor and master tailor Martin Greenfield, Martin
Greenfield Clothiers is one of the last-standing, hand-tailored clothing manufacturers in
the United States. The Brooklyn-based company has dressed U.S. presidents, military
leaders, Hollywood icons, business executives, and grooms carrying forward a nearly
century-old legacy of American-made hand-tailored clothing.