Organic cotton is grown using natural biological cycles and without harmful chemicals that can negatively affect wildlife and people. It accounts for roughly 1-2% of cotton worldwide, with only a fraction of production occurring in the United States. Since 2004, we’ve partnered with the
Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Cooperative (a USDA- and GOTS-certified collective) to create our signature jersey and waffle fabrics.
From Texas, where the cotton is also ginned, it goes to North Carolina to be spun into yarn. Then it’s on to South Carolina for knitting, where it’s received by a fourth-generation, family-owned company that’s been in operation since 1938. The fabric is dyed in South Carolina, as well, using cold-process, environmentally-friendly dyes. The finished fabric then arrives at The Factory.
Garments begin to take shape in our cutting department, where each piece is cut by hand using in-house patterns. If a design calls for it, pieces are hand-painted with custom stencils before moving on to sewing. Hand-sewn styles are sent out with local artisans, while machine-sewn styles go to the sewing department. Once assembled, each piece is washed, carefully inspected, and shipped.
Every step takes place in the U.S., with people and planet at the forefront.
