Your Shirt’s Supply Chain

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 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.

Contact: Andy Long

Email: andy.long@parkdalemills.com

Phone: (704) 874-5116

Website: www.parkdalemills.com

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

South Fork Industries has been doing commission dyeing and finishing for more than 20 years. Since beginning production in 1988, South Fork Industries has been known as an industry leader in quality work and integrity.

Contact: Everette Owens

Email: everette@southforkind.com

Phone: (828) 428-9921

Website: southforkind.com

Eagle Sportswear provides private label sportswear.

Contact: William Lucas

Email: wlucas@eaglesportswear.com

Phone: (252) 235-4082

TS Designs started off printing t-shirts over 40 years ago, and when NAFTA was ratified in 1994, they started down the path to make the highest quality, most sustainable printed t-shirts in a transparent and equitable domestic apparel supply chain. The first brand they launched was Cotton of the Carolinas in 2008, as they described going “dirt to shirt” in less than 500 miles. This was the brand which also launched their first t-shirt tracking system using contrasting color threads in the hem and sleeve, found here on whereyourclothing.com.

Contact: Eric Henry

 Email: eric@tsdesigns.com

Phone: (336) 675-6266

Website: tsdesigns.com

Contact: Taylor Greene

 Email: taylor@circ.earth

Phone: (434) 793-9100

Website: www.circ.earth