More than 85% of the world’s clothing is made from cotton. In the United States alone, we use approximately 600 thousand tons of pesticides and chemical fertilizers on cotton fields each season!! In fact, 25% of all chemical pesticides used world wide are used on cotton crops. Did you know it takes about 1 pound of chemical pesticides to grow enough cotton for just one t-shirt?

Aldicarb, which is the pesticide used most frequently on cotton crops, is also the most acutely toxic
pesticide registered with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Just one drop absorbed
through the skin is enough to kill a person. Almost 2 million pounds of Aldicarb is applied to crops in
the United States annually.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 20,000 deaths in developing countries
each year are atributable to incidental pesticide poisoning, many of these from cotton farming.

What is Organic Supima Cotton?

These are the longest/finest quality staple fibers, possessing unsurpassed softness and
drape. These beautiful fabrics are made in the USA and gently cleaned with peroxide
versus bleach to reduce environmental impact. Only a certain amount of this yarn is
available to be spun each year, making it more expensive and truly coveted.
- tissue jersey, plaited 9oz jersey, interlock

These are long/best quality staple fibers, sourced from the best mills in the USA.
These fabrics are extremely soft and comfortable to wear.
- voile, fleece, french terry, 2×1 rib, cotton/lycra medium and heavy jerseys.

Our garments are all produced using lo-impact dyes (less metal, oil and water) and
recycled water, thus reducing our impact on the environment.