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The 5 Main Benefits of Investing in Quality Clothing

Shopping for new clothes can get overwhelming as you attempt to compare brands, price tags, and quality. While it can be tempting to opt for cheaper alternatives, investing in high-quality clothing includes more benefits than you may initially know. 

Beyond the visual, more obvious advantages of higher-quality clothing, it turns out these investments are the better financial decision, too. Here are 5 of the main benefits of opting for quality t-shirts.

Better, more comfortable materials 

In large part, investing in great t-shirts is all about investing in the material from which they are made. While fabric may not seem like a priority at first, it’s important in determining things like the comfort and durability of your piece. Hypoallergenic bamboo fabric provides an incredibly soft feel, eliminating the concern for rough textures that can cause itchiness and irritation. 

Comfort in clothing is not only about how the fabric feels on your skin, but also about how it makes you feel. Bamboo t-shirts feature added benefits like sweat-wicking and natural antimicrobial traits, leaving you confident to move about your day. 

Thoughtful Design 

No matter the kind of apparel, great design is what makes for a flattering piece. A good fit can instantly elevate a simple article of clothing, and investing in a few reliable t-shirts can guarantee you that perk. Well thought-out and intentional design touches can make all of the difference in the shirt that you deserve. 

They retain their quality for far longer

It’s no wonder we grow so attached to clothing that makes us look and feel good. By finding and investing in truly high-quality staples, we know they will be around for years to come. 

A quick wash or dry cycle shouldn’t be able to fade, shrink, or ruin your favorite t-shirt. Quality fabrics make it possible to eliminate these concerns, leaving your clothes looking just as new as when you first got them. 

Reduce waste in the environment

Naturally, a higher lifespan for your clothes means a significant decrease in the amount of times they need to be replaced. Instead of wasting both the resources used to make the old t-shirt and the ones necessary for its replacement, you get to keep your reliable staples right where they belong – in your closet! 

Lower price per wear

Sure – you may be paying a lower price upfront, but cheaper clothing alternatives have a generally significantly higher cost.

Factors like the lifespan, the “maintenance” needs, and “replacement fees” of a low-priced t-shirt, for example, quickly add up to match or exceed the initial investment of a high-quality piece. 

At the end of the day, a small investment in a reliable t-shirt is a far more effective way to spend your money, stress-free!

So, yes – ultimately, a higher-price tag can translate to lower cost, a classic, stylish wardrobe, and a happier environment. What are you waiting for? 

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Our T-Shirts

Black, light grey, and white folded comfortable, bamboo t-shirts.

Reliable, comfortable, and stylish t-shirts are exactly what we’re about. 

Made exclusively from sustainable, extra soft bamboo fabric, our t-shirt features thoughtful design that takes this closet staple to the next level. While retaining its classic shape and longer length, the shirt includes a slight taper that ensures a perfect, effortless fit.

There’s no compromising on quality and comfort, either. Lightweight and airy in the summer, and ideal for layering in the winter – our premium bamboo fabric is highly breathable and makes for a basic you’ll want to keep all year round. 

Our moisture-wicking and hypoallergenic material works to make you feel confident and comfortable no matter the occasion. No more worrying about your favorite t-shirt fading or shrinking; those crisp colors are here to stay. Natural antimicrobial properties prolong the life of the fabric, making sure that it holds up over time. 

Looking to combine sustainable fashion, quality, and comfort? It looks like you’ve found your match.  

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Material Matters: Bamboo vs. Cotton

Cotton feels soft, grows from the earth, and makes up most of the clothing found in our closets. It is certainly impressive how far the cotton industry has come since we first began industrializing it. However, things begin to get a little shocking when we consider the environmental impact that cotton-processing creates.

To show you the bigger picture, let me ask you this: is there a cotton t-shirt in your closet at the moment? That question might as well be rhetorical, I would figure close to 100% of all Americans own at least one t-shirt. 

What if I told you that it takes around 2,700 liters of water to manufacture just ONE cotton t-shirt? To give you a sense of scale, the average bathtub holds roughly 300 liters of water. That means that to make one cotton t-shirt, we would need around nine bathtubs full of water. 

Unfortunately, the environmental impact of cotton manufacturing does not end there… in fact, it begins during the growing-stage of cotton. Researchers from the Environmental Justice Foundation found that although cotton makes up just 2.5 percent of the planet’s fertile land, it uses 16 percent of all insecticides (that is more than any other single crop). 

These insecticides, while they help the growing process, end up being detrimental to the water-table. When fertilizers and insecticides drain into the groundwater, the damage is already done. This water has the potential to run off into a body of water where it will create oxygen-free dead zones. 

With such a destructive track record, why are we not replacing cotton? Well, the answer to that is we are trying. Clothing manufacturers have laid their eyes on bamboo as a potential replacement for cotton. 

Bamboo is easy to grow and does not require additional pesticides and fertilizers to succeed. Traditionally, bamboo was used in Asia to create paper. However, bamboo can now be transformed into yarn like substances; this yarn is then transformed into fabric for clothing-purposes. 

This more complex production process makes the clothing more expensive than cotton, but the increase in quality yields to product longevity and extensive use. Bamboo t-shirts are softer, more insulated, UV-ray resistant, moisture-wicking (sweat), and hypoallergenic. Interestingly, the benefits extend beyond just product capabilities!

An actively cultivated bamboo forest reduces deforestation and absorbs greenhouse gasses by generating up to 35 percent more oxygen than equivalent trees. Bamboo does not need to be uprooted when it is harvested, reducing soil erosion, and preventing mudslides.

Cotton has a long track record full of bad environmental decisions and support for the rancid industry that is fast-fashion. By utilizing bamboo, we can have greener closets and reduce the usage of industrial pesticides. 

I remember the first time I discovered bamboo fabric as a teen. My family and I discovered a store while on vacation that sold bamboo apparel and bedding. Bamboo fabric is by far the softest textile material I have ever touched. When you combine that comfort with the long list of benefits, bamboo appears to be the answer to a greener future.