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 four 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

Our Flagship Brand

COTTON OF THE CAROLINAS

Truly Dirt to Shirt™

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 13,000 miles. This line has a completely transparent and trackable supply chain that happens within 768 miles! And this year it is completely within our home state of North Carolina. DTG printing available with fast turnaround time. 

Made in the USA: Cloud Organic and American

CLOUD ORGANIC

100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton

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

AMERICAN

Made in the USA

Made with 100% US cotton. DTG printing available with fast turnaround time.
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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 TS Designs Homegrown 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" 26 ½"
M 20" 27 ½"
L 22" 28 ½"
XL 24" 29 ½"
XXL 26" 30 ½"

 

All TS Designs Homegrown 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 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 20" 27"
M 21" 29"
L 23" 30"
XL 24" 31"
XXL 25" 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
S 16 ⅝" 26"
M 17 ⅝" 27"
L 18 ⅝" 28"
XL 19 ⅝" 29"
XXL 20 ⅝" 30"

 

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 12 ¾ " 21 ⅞ "
M 13 ⅜ " 23 ⅛ "
L 13 ⅝ " 24 ⅜ "
XL 14 ⅝ " 25 ¼ "

 

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 20" 27"
M 21" 29"
L 23" 30"
XL 24" 31"
XXL 25" 32"

 

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"

 

Test-Drive Some Real Examples

Sample our different colors, styles, and sizes

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes TS Designs t-shirts special?

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

We manufacture, print, and dye our own line of premium, sustainable, made-in-the-USA t-shirts. In addition, we do pioneering R&D to improve the apparel industry, including developing our own eco-friendly water-based REHANCE print process that has a super-soft no-print feel.

Since we garment dye our t-shirts, they are preshrunk and fit great, even after multiple washes. Jokingly we like to say if the shirt does not fit in six months, it is not the shirt’s fault. TS Designs t-shirts are some of the softest, sturdiest, longest-lasting t-shirts you can find—all while supporting American jobs and the environment.

How much do your t-shirts cost?

We provide a custom quote for each printing job. Larger run orders typically use the REHANCE screen print process. Direct to Garment (DTG) printing for smaller runs and full color. The price per t-shirt varies depending on the options you choose, including the number of print colors, print locations, and order quantity. In general, more complex printing will mean a higher t-shirt price. Additional fees apply for screen setup, custom artwork design, and shipping. We require a 50% deposit and the remaining balance is due within 10 days after the order ships.

REHANCE (screen-printed): Cost starts at $13 (un-dyed, one color, one location), including printing and garment dyeing. DTG printed shirts begin at $20.

What is the minimum order quantity for your t-shirts?

REHANCE (Screenprint): Minimum 100 units (white) or 200 units (dyed), Assorted sizes.

DTG (Direct to Garment): Minimum of 12 units (white) or 24 units (dyed), Assorted Sizes.

Print on Demand: Minimum 1

How long will it take to get my t-shirts once I place an order?

REHANCE: Once the artwork and quote have been approved and payment received, our turnaround time is 3-5 weeks.

DTG and Print on Demand: In-stock shirt colors (black and white) can be ready in 3-5 days! Custom colors take 2-3 weeks.

What other products do you offer?

In addition to our premium t-shirts, we offer personal use face masks, long sleeve shirts, youth t-shirts, and tote bags. Our sister brand, Solid State Clothing, offers USA-grown and made premium t-shirts at retail.

What other services do you offer?

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. We’re proud to be one of the only garment dyeing facilities in the Southeast. We have dyed wool berets for the military and organic cotton bandanas for indie designers. Ask about our product requirements.

We offer consulting to other companies wanting to become more sustainable and transparent.

With our DTG printing option and an integration with Shopify, we provide print-on-demand services for your online store. 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: We were the second B-Corp certified company in NC, for over 12 years now. B-Corps are verified to voluntarily meet higher standards of transparency, accountability, and performance, reviewed with a third-party assessment tool.

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 Homegrown 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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