» Step 3: Watering the crops

Organic farmers supply their cotton with water, but they use less of it than non-organic farmers do. This is because natural soil is better able to retain water. Since no chemicals are used, this also means that when water runs off the crops into nearby streams and rivers, it is not toxic for the animals or humans who may be drinking it downstream.

» Step 4: Helping the cotton grow

Farmers keep a close eye on their cotton, using natural methods to keep pesky weeds and insects away. They get rid of weeds by hand or machine, and they eliminate pests by sprinkling natural deterrents like chili and garlic.

» Step 5: Harvesting the cotton

Workers pick their cotton by hand or with the help of a machine. Either way, their efforts are monitored by independent agencies to ensure good working hours and conditions.

» Step 6: Processing the cotton

Before the cotton moves along to the cotton gin (that’s the place it’s processed), the gin is cleaned to make sure nothing contaminates the purity of the organic cotton. This also ensures no chemicals end up on your dinner table, since cotton byproducts like oil are used in many foods today.

» Step 7: From cotton to yarn

In the country where the cotton is grown and harvested, workers now spin it into soft and luxurious yarns that are 100% organic. These are then imported to our Canadian warehouse.

» Step 8: Off to the knitters

Now on North American soil, four different types of cotton yarn combined with some new fibers like polyester are turned into a variety of fabrics. These are then used in our Me to We: [Responsible Style] line to create a variety of textures and blends.

» Step 9: Dipped in colour

Our organic fabrics now begin their journey into colour. They are dyed in Canada, using the safest and most advanced environmentally friendly practices in the country. Care and attention are at a premium during this process to protect our water and the environment.

» Step 10: From fabric to form

What begins as coloured fabric soon becomes your favourite Me to We: [Responsible Style]! Our fabulous fabrics move to another Canadian factory where they are cut, sewn and styled into our phenomenal men’s and women’s product lines.

» Step 11: Final touches

Me to We: [Responsible Style] products are completed with a variety of silk screen images and embroidery. Let your imagination loose—design a T-shirt that’s as creative as it is socially conscious, or browse through our website for one of our existing stylish options.