Welcome to the Organic Hug blog! When the idea for Organic Hug was first born, there were 3 things that were important to us. 1. We wanted our shirts to be made with 100 percent organic cotton. 2. We wanted our shirts made 100 percent in the USA. 3. We wanted the shirts printed with water based inks by a local printer. From there, began months of research and sampling to find the perfect material...soft and comfortable. There were many organic apparel manufacturers who "claimed" to be able to supply a product that was made in the USA...and then we'd dig deeper only to find out that they were manufactured in the US but the thread or other materials used to sew the shirts came from another country. We learned quickly that our options were limited but that was OK as long as we could bring the consumer a product that we could completely stand behind and be proud of. Lately, there has been an emphasis and need placed on bringing manufacturing back to the American worker along with supporting local businesses and our American farmers. We are determined to be part of that mission with our small business.
The Organic Trade Association held a policy conference last week in Washington, DC..with them, they brought 5 Organic Farmers from different states around the US, unfortunately, none of them were organic cotton growers but, together they met with members of Congress to share their stories and the important role they play in the US economy, environment and public health. So, as the farmer's market season approaches...Support your local farmers!
Read more...
Organic Farming Research Foundation Brings Organic Farmers to Capitol Hill April 6-7
http://yhoo.it/fqovpR
Organic Trade Association's Organic Newsroom: Vilsack: Organic is part of the strategy to rebuild rural America
http://t.co/CowozCm
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