A Guide to Our Brands

T-Shirts with Purpose

Image of the three TS Designs t-shirt brand logos, Cotton of the Carolinas, Cloud Organic, and American

TS Designs has set out to make the highest quality and most sustainable t-shirts on the planet. We work with companies who want to provide their customers with responsibly made clothing that’s easy on the environment.

We manufacture our own t-shirt lines, all 100% cotton and made in the USA. Each has its own unique features and benefits. When requesting pricing you will be asked which brand you are interested in. 

Our Shirt Features:

  • Always made in the USA
  • Ringspun yarn, for both soft hand and durability
  • Meticulously designed for comfort and durability
  • Garment dyed and fully preshrunk
  • Biodegradable
  • Pad-printed labels means no neck tags
  • Tagless t-shirts with private label possible on larger orders
  • Always 100% cotton or natural fibers, no polyesters no micro-plastic concerns

Made in the USA: Trackable Supply Chain

Image of young man wearing a Cotton of the Carolinas logo t-shirt

COTTON OF THE CAROLINAS

Dirt to Shirt™ (temporarily out of stock)

Cotton of the Carolinas shirts can be tracked from the farm to finished t-shirt using a unique printed QR code inside the neck of the t-shirt at WhereYourClothing.com.

A typical t-shirt can travel over 30,000 miles. This line has a completely transparent and trackable supply chain that happens within 768 miles, completely within our home state of North Carolina!

Image of a young woman wearing a navy blue Coastal Cotton logo t-shirt

COASTAL COTTON

Made in the USA Heavy Weight

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.

Made in the USA: Cloud Organic and American

Image of a young woman wearing a Cloud Organic logo t-shirt

CLOUD ORGANIC

100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton Medium Weight

Made in the USA with imported (Global Organic Textile Standards) organic cotton yarn. 

AMERICAN

Made in the USA Medium Weight

Made in the USA with 100% US-Grown cotton.

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Our Brands Size Charts

All Cotton of The Carolinas shirts are 100% preshrunk, so  our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾"

Width Length
XS 17" 25 ½"
S 18 ½" 26 ½"
M 20" 27 ½"
L 22" 28 ½"
XL 24" 29 ½"
XXL 26" 30 ½"
XXXL 28" 31 ½"

 

All Cotton of The Carolinas shirts are 100% preshrunk, so our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾"

Width Length
S 18" 25 ⅝"
M 19" 26 ¼"
L 20 ½" 26 ⅞"
XL 21 ½" 27 ½"
XXL 22 ½" 28 ⅛"

 

All Coastal Cotton shirts are 100% preshrunk, so our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾"

Width Length
S 19 ½" 27"
M 21" 28"
L 22 ½" 29"
XL 23 ½" 30"
XXL 25" 31"
3XL 27" 32"

 

All Cloud Organic shirts are 100% preshrunk, so  our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾”

Width Length
XS 19" 26.5"
S 20" 27.5"
M 21" 28.5"
L 22" 29.5"
XL 24" 31"
XXL 26" 32.5"
3XL 28" 34

 

All Cloud Organic shirts are 100% preshrunk, so  our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾”

Width Length
S 16 ⅝" 26"
M 17 ⅝" 27"
L 18 ⅝" 28"
XL 19 ⅝" 29"
XXL 20 ⅝" 30"

 

All TS Designs American shirts are 100% preshrunk, so  our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾"

Width Length
XS 19" 26.5"
S 20" 27.5"
M 21" 28.5"
L 22" 29.5"
XL 24" 31"
XXL 26" 32.5"
3XL 28" 34

 

All TS Designs American shirts are 100% preshrunk, so  our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾"

Width Length
S 16 ⅝" 26"
M 17 ⅝" 27"
L 18 ⅝" 28"
XL 19 ⅝" 29"
XXL 20 ⅝" 30"

 

   

All premium shirts are 100% preshrunk, so  our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾”

Width Length
S 18 ½" 28"
M 19 ½" 29 ¾"
L 20 ½" 30 ¾"
XL 22 ½" 31 ½"
XXL 23 ¾" 33"
XXXL 24 ¾" 34 ¼"

 

All premium shirts are 100% preshrunk, so  our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾”

Width Length Sleeve Length
XS 17" 25 ½" 24 ⅛"
S 18 ½" 26 ½" 24 ½"
M 20" 27 ½" 24 ⅞"
L 22" 28 ½" 25 ¼"
XL 24" 29 ½" 25 ⅝"
XXL 26" 30 ½" 26"
XXXL 28" 31 ½" 26 ⅜"

 

All Gildan shirts are 100% preshrunk, so our shirts will fit closer to spec every time. The tolerance for each measurement below is only ± ¾"

Width Length
S 17" 27 ¾"
M 19" 29"
L 21" 30 ¼"
XL 23" 31 ½"
XXL 24 ½" 33 ¼"
3XL 27 ¼" 34"

 

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Sample our different colors, styles, and sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes TS Designs’ t-shirts special?

Our t-shirts are made to last, support ethical manufacturing, and contribute to a more sustainable future.

Quality: Made with 100% US-grown ring-spun cotton, our shirts are ultra-soft, durable, and pill-resistant for years of wear. This compares with some brands that offer only open end or air jet yarns, resulting in a rougher hand and less durable fabric.

Fabric: Cotton costs 25% more than fossil-fuel-based fabrics, but we’re committed to 100% natural fibers, down to the thread. Our Cotton of the Carolinas shirts use cotton locally sourced from a farmer who we negotiate fair pricing with.

Eco-Friendly Printing & Garment Dye on Demand: Unlike traditional screen printing, our REHANCE™ process embeds the design into the fabric for a soft, long-lasting print without using plastisol and fossil-fuel-based inks. After printing, each shirt is garment dyed, therefore it will be fully preshrunk and broken-in for a vintage, ultra-soft feel from day one. This process took us years to develop and is only available at TS Designs.

Transparent Supply Chain: Only 2% of garment workers worldwide earn a living wage. We source every step domestically, ensuring fair pay and full supply chain transparency.

How much do your t-shirts cost?

At TS Designs, our triple bottom line business model means every decision we make considers what’s best for people and the planet. That’s why our shirts may cost more—but they’re made to last, support ethical manufacturing, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Please request pricing at the links below to get an accurate price.

What is the minimum order quantity for your t-shirts? How should I request pricing?

How many shirts do you want?

1-23: Print on Demand, black or white shirts only, design in unlimited colors. See pricing on page.

23+: Direct to Garment Printing, choose your shirt color, design in unlimited colors. Request Pricing.

100+: REHANCE™ screen print and then garment dye. Our signature print method. Maximum six colors per artwork. 200 qty or more is optimum. Request Pricing.

What product lines do you offer?

Manufactured by TS Designs:

Cotton of the Carolinas: Heavy weight 100% cotton grown and made in the Carolinas. Temporarily out of stock due to supply chain issues.

Coastal Cotton: Heavy weight 100% cotton grown and made in the USA.

Cloud Organic: Medium weight 100% organic cotton made in the USA.

TS Designs American: Medium weight 100% cotton grown and made in the USA.

We also offer printing on quality 100% cotton shirts from other trusted manufacturers, at a more accessible price point. We will not offer polyester or poly-blends. Always printed with water based inks:

100% cotton, made in the USA

100% cotton

What other products do you offer?

In addition to printed t-shirts in Unisex and Women’s styles, we have :

  • Printed long sleeve t-shirts in some product lines
  • Youth t-shirts available in some product lines
  • Face masks
  • Tote Bags
  • Graphic Tees
  • Dye swatches
  • Our sister company, Solid State Clothing, offers USA-grown and made premium t-shirts at retail

What other services do you offer?

Garment Dye on Demand: Our 5,000 square foot Burlington, NC dye house allows us to do custom garment dyeing, as well as color-matching and softening at competitive US pricing. As one of the only garment dyeing facilities in the Southeast, we’ve dyed wool berets for the military and organic cotton bandanas for indie designers. Natural fibers only. Ask about other product requirements.

Consulting: We offer consulting to other companies wanting to become more sustainable and transparent. Fees apply.

Public Speaking: Eric Henry is a sought-after speaker and thought leader, regularly invited to share insights on domestic manufacturing, circularity, and transparent supply chains. Interested in having Eric speak at your next event? Contact us to start the conversation.

Print on Demand–Hosted: Dropshipping your designs from OUR website.

Print on Demand–Integration: Dropshipping your design on YOUR storefront. This DTG printing option integrates with your online store with Shopify, or other payment processor. A minimum order of 200 shirts and a set up fee are required. We pack and ship directly to your customer.

How do we demonstrate our journey focused on People + Planet?

B-Corp Status: TS Designs was the first company in NC to become a certified B Corp in 2008, and are the longest standing apparel B Corp, verified to meet higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance.

Completely Transparent and Trackable Supply Chain: We developed Where Your Clothing which allows you to know exactly where your t-shirt was grown and made. Whether it’s our Cotton of the Carolinas or Coastal Cotton line, the neck label of each shirt contains a QR code that allows you to know where your shirt was during each step of the supply chain, including the farmer that grew the cotton! Solid State Clothing also provides complete transparency.

Research and Development: We consistently perform R&D. Our focuses include our complete Dirt to Shirt™ made-in-the-USA manufacturing supply chains and natural fibers such as cotton and hemp. We develop garment dyeing techniques encompassing reactive and natural dyes. We consistently strive for the importance of transparency of supply chain and putting the farmer first by including them in the process. Textile Exchange Member: A community of brands, suppliers and companies who come together to create a more sustainable and responsible fiber and materials industry.

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