Sustainability
A journey of
American craftsmanship
Our Merino Heirloom Tee begins with the healthy Rambouillet sheep on Oregon's Imperial Stock Ranch, operated by Shaniko Wool Company, the first ranch in the world to be certified under the Responsible Wool Standard (RWS) and Nativa™ Regen.
At this ranch, established in 1871, the Rambouillet graze naturally, actively improving soil health, water quality, and biodiversity in the region.
From the Imperial Stock Ranch, the natural merino wool fibers are sent to Chargeurs in South Carolina, the only wool combing mill in the United States. Here, the fibers are carefully washed, combed and spun into wool "tops", ready for spinning, dyeing and knitting.
The pristine wool tops then travel to Draper Knitting, in Canton, Massachusetts, where the fiber enters its final stages of development. Spun into yarns, dyed with chemical-free and non-toxic dyes or left completely natural, then knitted into our signature interlock fabric.
The wool is now ready to become a garment.
Hocking Hills Garment Center, a woman-owned and operated facility located in a recommissioned Catholic church in the heart of Buchtel, Ohio, is where our Heirloom Tees are given life. A production floor painted in strokes of red, green and orange light cast down from the tall stained-glass windows. The hum of sewing machines buzz in the background, operated by trained specialists consumed with their craft. The sights and sounds of a community revitalized by the pursuit to keep the American garment industry alive.
Sourcing
Where Our Materials Come From
We partner with suppliers across the country who share our commitment to sustainability and ethical practices. Each region brings unique expertise and resources to create our finest garments.
Merino Wool
Our RWS certified and Nativa™ Regenerative Merino Wool offers 100% traceability and is harvested ethically from Shaniko Wool Company. Mulesing-free and dyed with non-toxic dyes, our wool is some of the finest in the world. To learn more about these certifications, please visit
Nativa™Organic Cotton
The organic cotton in our upcoming release is certified under the USDA-NOP, TOCM, and is GOTS certified as well. Tracked and accounted for from the fields in Texas where it's grown, to the customer's final product. The farms are farmer-owned and watered primarily via rainfall. For more information, please visit
The Texas Organic Cotton Marketing Collective
Our packaging
Vela™ Glassine bags
Instead of using the polyurethane garment bags most brands opt for, we use Vela™ Glassine bags made from a protective wood pulp-derived paper. These bags are FSC® certified, renewable, recyclable, plastic-free and made in the USA. The artwork and graphics on our Vela™ Glassine bags are printed with Algae Ink™ - the World's Most Sustainable Ink "which uses algae cells as pigments, making it more compatible with recycling and composting" - EcoEnclose™.
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Recycled Shipping boxes
Our shipping boxes are custom-made to fit the dimensions of our current product-assortment, so each package is exactly the size it needs to be to reduce the environmental impacts of shipping as much as possible. Our boxes are made from 100% recycled corrugate and 95% from materials diverted from landfills. They are FSC® certified, plastic free, curbside recyclable and made in the USA.
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Cardstock Hangtags
Our hangtags are printed with sustainable Algae Ink™ on recycled, 100% post-consumer-waste paper. They are made in the USA and are recyclable, biodegradeable and compostable.
The twine used for our hangtags is made from 100% natural hemp. It is plant-derived, biodegradeable, compostable and sustainably grown.
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Cardstock Hangtags
Our notecards (one included with each order) are printed on recycled, 100% post-consumer-waste paper. They are made in the USA and are recyclable, biodegradeable and compostable.
Designed to earn a lasting place in your laundry room, each card has a complete garment care symbol "key" which you can use to help you properly take care of your entire wardrobe.
Collaborating with industry leaders in sustainable practices
Our Trusted Partners
For more information on our supply chain practices, please review our supplier & sourcing code of conduct