We’re proud to announce that for the first time in recent memory, organic cotton is being planted in large scale in North Carolina.
Two farms in Eastern North Carolina, Parrish Farm and Hickory Meadows Organics, have planted a combined 80 acres of certified organic cotton seed to harvest this fall.
At TS Designs, we’re committed to making sure that cotton gets used right here, in North Carolina. We have partnered with manufacturers of various textile products to ensure that we can make products regardless of the staple length (the major determiner of cotton quality) of the cotton harvested from these fields.
Say hello to the two innovators who have made this great commitment to organics, Lewis Parrish and Orpha Gene Watson:
from left: Lewie Parrish of Parrish Farm, Orpha Gene Watson of Hickory Meadows Organics, and Eric Henry of TS Designs
Stay tuned to hear crop reports regarding expected quality of the cotton as the season progresses.
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Cotton of the Carolinas is a collaboration of farmers and manufacturers across the state dedicated to growing, making, and selling its t-shirts in the Southeast.
I’m so happy you’re growing organic in NC!!! I’ve been waiting for years to buy NC organic cotton for my products. I hope you’ll keep me posted about what products come available. Also, let me know if I can help in any way.
I am EXCITED about this!!! I am tired of searching for organic cotton t-shirt manufacturers all over, but to now have this wonderful product growing in “my backyard”, I am beside myself! Please keep me inform, and would like to visit extremely soon with hopes of establishing a business connection with you guys!
Glad to hear Organic Farming is coming back, Way to go. We just had our Organic Fertilizer get certified through OMRI. We are about 1/3 cheaper than other fertilizer’s out now. Checkout my website http://www.pricelessroots.com or call me 757-408-0502.