by Ilsa Spaan | May 28, 2025 | Circular Economy, Cloud Organic™, Cotton of the Carolinas, Customer Spotlight, Dye House, Our Community, Our Customers, Retail, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transparency
Building a more resilient and equitable apparel industry Why Transparency Matters Today, overseas manufacturing operations make up 98% of the clothing we purchase here in the United States. This makes it difficult to learn anything about where our clothes come from,...
by Ally Cisar | Apr 17, 2025 | Circular Economy, Cloud Organic™, Cotton of the Carolinas, Our Community, Our Customers, REHANCE, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transparency
TS Designs sits on four and a half acres and early on we adopted a permaculture plan. We strive to maintain a diverse native landscaping environment that goes beyond simple aesthetics. Just in time for Spring we were ready for wood chips. We use them for composting...
by Ilsa Spaan | Mar 27, 2025 | Circular Economy, Cloud Organic™, Cotton of the Carolinas, Our Community, Our Customers, REHANCE, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transparency
When ordering t-shirts for your company, event, or organization, cost is often the first consideration. But have you ever stopped to think about where those shirts come from and how they’re made? Many fashion brands prioritize the lowest price, pressuring overseas...
by Ilsa Spaan | Feb 23, 2025 | Circular Economy, Cotton of the Carolinas, Customer Spotlight, Dye House, Natural Dyes, Our Community, Our Customers, Our Team, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transparency
The TS Designs team was hard at work last year—not only making the best darn t-shirt with a fully trackable, made-in-the-USA supply chain but also shaking up the apparel industry by engaging with our community, launching a nonprofit, and gaining recognition through...
by Ilsa Spaan | Jan 14, 2025 | Circular Economy, Our Community, Retail, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transparency
Waste from Apparel Industry Recognized as a Concern by the U.S. Federal Government Breaking News as the Congressional Slow Fashion Caucus Takes Action TS Designs President Eric Henry eagerly joined in support when Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine)...
by Emily Stasiak | Nov 20, 2024 | Circular Economy, Cotton of the Carolinas, Energy, Retail, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transparency
How many times have you received a package, only to discard the packaging without a second thought? Most people would likely answer, “nearly every time.” This casual habit has a significant environmental impact, especially in the apparel industry, which...
by Ally Cisar | Nov 12, 2024 | Circular Economy, Cloud Organic™, Cotton of the Carolinas, Customer Spotlight, Our Community, Our Customers, Sustainability
Chapman Trading Co. We are thrilled to feature Chapman Trading Co. and Magnolia Loom as our November Customer Spotlight! Founded by Zeke Chapman in 2015, Chapman Trading Co. has come a long way since its formation. After graduating from high school, Zeke taught...
by Ally Cisar | Oct 17, 2024 | Podcasts
Eric Henry talks with ASI Media Executive Editor Theresa Hegel In this episode of Promo Insiders, Henry chats with ASI Media Executive Editor Theresa Hegel about the benefits of natural fibers and dyes and the concept of “apparel manufacturing clusters” as an...
by Ally Cisar | Oct 4, 2024 | Circular Economy, Cloud Organic™, Cotton of the Carolinas, Customer Spotlight, Our Community, Our Customers, Sustainability
Sustainability in the Angler Community We are happy to announce our October Customer Spotlight, Rick Crawford! As the founder of Emerger Strategies, Rick leads a consultancy that provides businesses with the tools to develop sustainability strategies. His team...
by Ilsa Spaan | Sep 12, 2024 | Podcasts
Eric Henry talks with Jessica & Dominick of Story of a Startup This episode is packed with Eric’s wisdom on building strong business relationships, adapting to industry changes, and his innovative ventures, including the Burlington Beer Works co-op. Tune in to...
by Ally Cisar | Sep 5, 2024 | Circular Economy, Cloud Organic™, Cotton of the Carolinas, Customer Spotlight, Our Community, Our Customers, Sustainability
A Comic for Change We’re thrilled to feature MUTTS Comics in our September Customer Spotlight. This month, MUTTS celebrates an impressive 30-year anniversary. Created by Patrick McDonnell in 1994, MUTTS has grown into a beloved comic strip advocating for...
by Ilsa Spaan | Sep 4, 2024 | Circular Economy, Cotton of the Carolinas, Our Community, Retail, Supply Chain, Sustainability, Transparency
Our Core Values You might already know that we manufacture the world’s best and most sustainable t-shirts, made from natural fibers and printed with eco-friendly methods—all grown and crafted in the USA. But do you know why? Guided by our core values of people,...
by Emily Stasiak | Aug 9, 2024 | Circular Economy, Cloud Organic™, Cotton of the Carolinas, Customer Spotlight, Our Community, Our Customers, Sustainability
A Vision for a Truly Local Brewery We’re excited to introduce our August Customer Spotlight: Burlington Beer Works, which opened its doors in 2019 in downtown Burlington. As the first cooperative brewery and restaurant in North Carolina—and the 10th in the United...
by Ilsa Spaan | Jul 18, 2024 | Podcasts
Eric Henry talks with Anne McGinty of How I Built My Small Business Eric Henry is at it again, featured on another podcast about sustainable fashion. This time Anne McGinty of How I Built My Small Business, speaks with him about The Fight Against Fashion’s Waste...
