Homegrown East Supply Chain

TS Design’s Classic, Premium T-Shirt
Sustainably Made in the USA

Total Travel Distance (after fiber): 738 miles

Tracking Code: 063NNN222612

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

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

Circ [Recycle]

Circ is on a mission to power the clean closet with enhanced recycling technology that (re)sources nature’s raw ingredients from global textile waste, promoting a truly circular ecosystem for the fashion industry. We aim to entirely eliminate the need for virgin resources and create a world where nothing goes to waste.
 

   Contact: Taylor Greene

   

   Email: taylor@circ.earth

   Phone: (434) 793-9100

   Website: www.circ.earth