Michigan has a lot of things made within the state, but lots of them are food. What about the things made in Michigan that aren't food?

Michigan has no end of 'Pure Michigan' products; Vernors, Faygo, Better Made Chips, and the list goes on.

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But we should give a little love to the things made in our great state that aren't just food (as delicious as those options are).

Michigan is a wealth of inventions and products that began here and continue to be made here too.

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Let's take a look at some of the best Michigan-made things that aren't food.

Carhartt Clothing

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Carhartt makes a cornucopia of rugged work clothes and shoes for men, women and kids. Started in Michigan, the headquarters is still in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Stormy Kromer Hats

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Stormy Kromer via Amazon
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These reliable winter hats with the ear flaps hail from the Mitten State.

Wolverine Boots

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Wolverine Store via Amazon
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Wolverine was founded in Rockford, Michigan over 130 years ago, and that its home still.

Shinola Watches

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McConnell Adams TSM Lansing
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Shinola doesn't just make stunning watches, they also make bicycles, jewelry, and even have a hotel.

Traffic Lines

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I know that traffic lines are an inventions and not a product made in Michigan, but I feel like it still counts. The man who invented them worked for the Wayne County Road Commission. Read how spilled milk inspired this critical invention.

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Gallery Credit: Kristen Matthews

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