American Made Supply Chain
TS Design’s Classic Lightweight T-Shirt
Sustainably Made in the USA
Total Travel Distance (after fiber): 4,872 miles
Tracking Code: 063NNN211412
USA
USA Conventional Cotton [Fiber]
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.
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
3750 S. Broadway Pl.
Los Angeles, CA 90007
Antex Mills [Knit & Finish]
Antex is a world-class circular knitted mill based in Los Angeles, CA. Antex has been manufacturing knitted cotton and cotton-blend fabrics since 1973. They specialize in vertical knitting, dyeing, printing and finishing, producing approximately 1.5 million yards of fabric per week. 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.
Contact: Charles Javer
Email: charles@antexknitting.com
Phone: (323) 232-2061
Website: antex.com
4726 Loma Vista Ave.
Vernon, CA 90058
US Blanks [Cut & Sew]
US Blanks was born in 2007, in Los Angeles, the city we continue to call home. Our mission was to create high quality knitwear, locally and sustainably, in retail-ready but classic silhouettes. US Blanks believes that American Made is better; better quality, better for our people and economy, better turn-times and better control. As an American manufacturer, we treat our workers fairly and pay decent living wages.
Contact: Kevin Kelly
Email: kevin@usblanks.net
Phone: (323) 234-5070
Website: usblanks.net
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
