Yellow ribbon car magnet displayed on the tailgate of an SUV

Est. 2003 · Lewisville, North Carolina

American-Made Ribbon Car Magnets and More

Since the fall of 2003, USA Magnets and More has been crafting ribbon car magnets, awareness magnets, sports ball magnets and custom vehicle magnets — every one of them proudly made in the USA. What began as a small family operation in Lewisville, North Carolina grew into one of the country's best-loved sources for the yellow ribbons, pink ribbons and team-spirit magnets that decorated millions of American tailgates through the 2000s.

This site is the home of our complete catalog and knowledge base: design guides for every magnet family we make, a practical magnet care guide, fundraising playbooks for schools and teams, and the story behind the most recognizable car decoration of a generation.

What We Make

Our catalog covers every corner of the magnetic-ribbon world. Each guide below walks through the designs in that family, the story behind them, and how supporters put them to use.

The Yellow Ribbon Tradition

The yellow ribbon has signified a loved one far from home for generations — folklorists at the Library of Congress American Folklife Center trace the custom through wartime songs, oak trees and front-porch bows. When American families looked for a way to carry that symbol with them in the early 2000s, the magnetic yellow ribbon was born — durable enough for a bumper, gentle enough to never harm the paint. We were there at the very beginning of that tradition, and the Support Our Troops ribbon remains the heart of our catalog.

Assortment of colorful ribbon car magnets arranged on a workshop table
Assortment of colorful ribbon car magnets arranged on a workshop table

Made in the USA, Start to Finish

From the first sheet of magnetic vinyl to the final UV-resistant topcoat, our magnets have always been produced domestically. American manufacturing meant we could hold tight tolerances on the 30-mil magnetic stock, use automotive-grade inks that resist fading, and stand behind a simple promise that built our reputation: quality products at honest prices. Our long-standing Low Price Guarantee — show us the same magnet elsewhere and we'll match it — was only possible because we made everything ourselves.

Magnets That Raise Money for Good Causes

Over the years, USA Magnets and More has helped countless military support organizations, awareness groups, booster clubs and congregations raise thousands of dollars for their causes. A car magnet is the rare fundraiser product that supporters actually want, display proudly, and keep for years. Our fundraising guide breaks down the economics — including the classic 70% margin model that made magnet drives famous — and shows how to plan a sale from first design to final tally.

Personalized and Custom Designs

Some of our favorite magnets started as a sketch on a napkin. School mascots, church anniversaries, family reunions, small-business logos — if you can imagine it on a ribbon, it can be made. Learn how the process works in our custom magnet guide, browse the fonts and artwork styles we developed for personalization, and see how a plain ribbon becomes a one-of-a-kind keepsake.

Caring for Your Magnets

A quality car magnet should last for years — but only if it's applied and maintained correctly. Our magnet care guide covers the essentials: cleaning before application, rotating the magnet regularly, and the surfaces to avoid. Five minutes of care doubles the life of any vehicle magnet, and protects your paint in the bargain.

Thank you for more than two decades of support. Whether you're here to revisit a design you remember from a deployment homecoming, plan a team fundraiser, or learn how the ribbons were made — welcome back to USA Magnets and More.

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