Inspiration is everywhere. But comfort is elusive. So we’ve gone out of our way to find an exceptionally cozy cotton tee. And we think Comfort Colors® 100% US-grown cotton shirts are superior. They’re ring-spun for amazing softness and durability, and they belong to the United States Cotton Trust Protocol. The USCTP ensures the ethical and sustainable production of cotton textiles. Six key metrics are taken into account: land use, soil carbon, water management, soil loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and energy efficiency.
Environmental responsibility is also taken into consideration in the dye process. Garments are pigment dyed—in the US—after being sewn which reduces textile waste. The pigment dye method also uses about 3x less water, and up to 40% less energy than the standard dye process. The tees are also printed in, and shipped from, the U.S.
Cotton is natural. It decomposes over a few years. In contrast, petroleum-derived textiles, like polyester, can take several hundred years to disappear in a landfill. And the microplastics they shed end up in the bodies and brains of humans. Yuck.
Botany Tees was founded to make a difference, both environmentally and socially. We love plants, animals, people, and strive to do no harm any of the above. These shirts are meant to speak up. Because we all have the right to say—or wear—what’s on our mind, and be comfortable doing it!
If you've read this far, thank you. We appreciate you!
Pam & Frida
