About Your T-Shirt
Homegrown T
Your product is made, from dirt-to-shirt, in the USA from 100% ringspun cotton.
Uniquely Yours
Your shirt is uniquely labeled, and no shirt now or in the future will ever have that same number. From that number you can derive an enormous amount of information, found right on this site, about who made your shirt, and how.
Dependable Sizing
Most products you buy might be the same size off the rack, but can become dramatically different after wash. Your shirt has been engineered to fit the same every time - after shrinkage. And because we garment dye each and every tee, it will fit right out of the box, and stay that way forever.
Reinforced Seams
Your shirt is made with durability in mind. Every seam is sewn with high quality, 100% cotton thread designs to flex and move with you. An extra safety stitch is added throughout for added strength, and to prevent runs.
Shoulder-to-Shoulder Tape
Your shirt is held up by your shoulders, which means those seams experience the most stress during normal wear. Reinforcement along the shoulders and back neck is essential for making sure your new favorite tee stays that way for the long haul. We use a flat piece of fabric called "neck tape" to add both the necessary reinforcement, and a nice finished look in the collar.
Chain Stitch
We pay attention to finish details when engineering your shirt. A single needle stitch around the collar helps keep the seam flat, which makes the shirt more comfortable and better looking.
Your Supply Chain
USA Cotton
Cotton Farm, Cotton Gin
100% of the cotton in this supply chain is grown and ginned in the USA. In addition to the beneficial economic impact of buying from our neighbors, US cotton cultivation also adheres to cutting edge sustainability standards that rival any in the rest of the developed world.
From no-till planting to reduced water consumption and increased land use efficiency, US cotton growers are consistently raising the bar of responsible farming practices. You can learn more about US cotton sustainability efforts, along with their 10-year improvement plan, here.
In addition, the USDA keeps a careful watch on cotton growers and gins, and tests every bale of cotton to certify an accurate measurement of tha bale's quality characteristics, guaranteeing a consistent product from bale-to-bale.
Parkdale Mills
Yarn Spinner
| Contact | Andy Long |
|---|---|
| andy.long@parkdalemills.com | |
| Phone | 704-874-5116 |
| Website | https://www.parkdalemills.com |
| Location | 531 Cotton Blossom Circle Gastonia, NC 28054 |
Parkdale is one of the largest yarn spinners in the world, and the largest consumer of cotton in the US. Headquartered in Gastonia since 1916, they continue to invest in primarly American manufacturing, and use only US-grown cotton in their American-based spinning mills.
Antex Knitting Mills
Fabric Knitter, Fabric Finisher
| Contact | Charles Javer |
|---|---|
| sales@antexknitting.com | |
| Phone | 323-232-2061 |
| Website | http://antexknitting.com/ |
| Location | 3759 S Main St, Los Angeles, CA 90007, USA |
Antex was established in Los Angeles in 1973, and has grown into an impressive vertical operation that includes knitting, dyeing, and finishing. They continue to invest in cutting edge technology to maximize quality and minimize environmental impact. Antex uses only 30% of the water in their dye machines as other finishers, and recycles over 40% of their waste water.
US Blanks
Cut / Sew
| Contact | Kevin Kelly |
|---|---|
| Kevin@usblanks.net | |
| Phone | 323-234-5070 |
| Website | https://usblanks.net |
| Location | 4726 Loma Vista Ave, Vernon, CA 90058, USA |
US Blanks is dedicated to keeping production here in the USA. All workers are paid a living wage and offered benefits and 401k retirement options. With over 100 employees and growing, their focus is on producing a meticulously-made product every time.
TS Designs
Print / Dye
| Contact | Eric Henry |
|---|---|
| eric@tsdesigns.com | |
| Phone | 336-229-6426 |
| Website | http://tsdesigns.com |
| Location | 2053 Willow Springs Ln, Burlington, NC 27215, USA |
TS Designs is a screen printing business founded in 1977 by Tom Sineath.
Once catering to the big apparel brands (Nike, Tommy, Polo, GAP, etc.), TS Designs changed its business model and mission after seeing the destructive effects of NAFTA and globalization on its industry.
TSD now provides unique, American-made printed t-shirts, including Cotton of the Carolinas, a shirt grown and made entirely in North and South Carolina.