Cotton of the Carolinas Supply Chain
Clothing With Meaning and Connection
100% Made in North and South Carolina
Total Travel Distance: 843 miles
Tracking Code: 042N1N122611
28838 Kendalls Church Rd.
Richfield, NC 28137
Thurman Burleson and Sons Cotton [Fiber]
Ronnie Burleson, a third-generation farmer, co-owned Thurman Burleson & Sons Farm with his brother Dennis, son Andrew, and nephew Aaron. Though now retired, Ronnie was instrumental in reintroducing cotton to the Piedmont region in 1991, over 40 years after the boll weevil had driven it out. Today, Andrew Burleson leads the farm, which spans 3,400 acres—2,000 of which are dedicated to cotton, with the rest used for growing corn and soybeans.
Contact: Andrew Burleson
Email: andrew_burleson@hotmail.com
Phone: (704) 985-7298
29107 Kendalls Church Rd.
#6700
New London, NC 28127
Rolling Hills Gin [Gin]
Rolling Hills Gin is a family owned cotton gin started in 1996 to serve the cotton farmers of our area. We strive to keep our facility a state of the art agricultural facility. We focus on the quality of the cotton entrusted to us as well as the environment and community in which we live.
Contact: Wes Morgan
Email: wes@rollinghillsgin.com
Phone: (980) 581-1037
Website: rollinghillsgin.com
164 Pine Swamp Rd.
Sparta, NC 28675
Parkdale Mills [Spin]
Parkdale, one of the largest yarn spinners globally and the largest consumer of cotton in the U.S., is dedicated to innovative solutions that improve lives and sustain the planet. Committed to American manufacturing, Parkdale uses exclusively U.S.-grown cotton in its American-based spinning mills. As a leader in yarn manufacturing and fiber technology, the company continues to invest in advancing the textile industry while prioritizing sustainability.
Contact: Andy Long
Email: andy.long@parkdalemills.com
Phone: (704) 874-5116
Website: www.parkdalemills.com
351 Contempora Dr.
Lumberton, NC 28358
Contempora Fabrics [Knit]
Founded in 1972, Contempora Fabrics is an employee owned circular knit company based in Lumberton, NC. Starting as a contract knitter, Contempora has evolved into one of the premier knit fabric manufacturers in the US. With over 200 machines and a capacity of 2 million pounds per month, Contempora has continued to expand to meet the needs of our customers.
Contact: Alex Whitley
Email: awhitley@contemporafabrics.com
Phone: (910) 738-7131 ext 210
Website: contemporafabrics.com
Gaffney, SC 29340
Carolina Cotton Works [Finish]
Carolina Cotton Works was permanently shut down effective July 2, 2024. CCW provided top of the line quality and service in the textile industry. A family owned business since 1995, personal involvement and state of the art technology were cornerstones of the company’s growth and success. As of now, we still have active fabric from CCW.
Contact: Eric Henry
Email: eric@tsdesigns.com
Phone: (336) 675-6266
Website: tsdesigns.com
10447 S. Nash St.
Middlesex, NC 27557
Eagle Sportswear [Cut & Sew]
Eagle Sportwear is a company that cuts, sews, and assembles apparel.
Contact: William Lucas
Email: wlucas@eaglesportswear.com
Phone: (252) 235-4082
2053 Willow Springs Ln.
Burlington, NC 27215
TS Designs [Print & Dye]
At TS Designs, our mission is to create the highest quality apparel through a transparent and trackable supply chain. We’ve developed whereyourclothing.com, a system that allows our customers to trace every step of their t-shirt’s journey, from the cotton we use to the people who sew the fabric. Transparency is at the core of what we do, and our commitment to the triple bottom line of People, Planet, and Profits drives our business. We feature a QR code in the neck labels of our shirts, giving consumers direct access to the story behind their garment.
Contact: Eric Henry
Email: eric@tsdesigns.com
Phone: (336) 675-6266
Website: tsdesigns.com
At end of life, our t-shirts can can go to Material Return or Circ, both great partnerships who ensure the circularity of our products.
647 Hopewell Rd.
Morganton, NC 28655
Material Return [Recycle]
Material Return is a platform for custom circularity. We work with local manufacturers and national brands to transform textile waste into new products – all within 75 miles. Our model benefits the environment, local economies, our workers, and our values-aligned clients.
Contact: Bob Carswell
Email: bob@theindustrialcommons.org
Phone: (828) 448-0363
Website: thematerialreturn.com
300 Ringgold Industrial Pkwy.
Danville, VA 24540
