The Story of a T-Shirt

Discover the journey from cotton fields to your closet.

It all starts with cotton—grown in vast fields across the globe. But is it sustainable?

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Cotton is harvested, processed, and spun into yarn—often with high water and energy consumption.

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The yarn is woven or knitted into fabric, dyed, and treated with chemicals for finishing.

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Fabric is cut and sewn into the T-shirt you see in stores—often by workers in low-wage factories.

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Your T-shirt travels thousands of miles to reach you—adding a large carbon footprint.

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Many T-shirts end up in landfills. Fast fashion makes this worse, creating tons of textile waste.

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Opt for organic cotton, second-hand clothes, and ethical brands to reduce your impact.

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Your T-shirt tells a complex story. Pick carefully and have a constructive outcome.

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