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Alternative, premium fashion statements inspired by and created for free-thinking individuals everywhere, recently launched Alternative Earth, a collection of the brand’s signature, super-soft crew and scoop neck shirts made from 100% organic cotton. Alternative Earth also features an eco-friendly line of its popular, vintage heather apparel manufactured with organic and recycled polyester and naturally occurring rayon fibers in styles that include crew and scoop neck tees, a unisex Henley, hoodies, loungewear, and a baby/toddler tee. All pieces are fabric-dyed with materials that do not contain heavy metals or other known toxic substances. Visit www.alternativeearth.com.Los Angeles–based American Apparel is a vertically integrated manufacturer and retailer of clothing for men, women, kids, and pets, offering an expansive year-round line to which new styles and colors are continuously introduced. The company prioritizes quality and classic fits that transcend trends and time and often turns to its customers for ideas and feedback. Check out the extensive offerings at www.americanapparel.net. Article.1, manufacturer of high quality fashion blank knit apparel, offers its 100% cotton Organics collection in a unique selection of colors—black, brown, navy, nude, olive, raw, and white. Article.1 uses reactive dyes which offer brighter colors and are environmentally friendly. All whites are PFD-friendly. Organics pieces are 100% combed ring-spun cotton 150g offered in both short sleeved and long sleeved in sizes XS–XL. Other details include 5/8” rib height, set-in collar, taped shoulder to shoulder, tubular, and double-needle sleeve and bottom hems 7/8” with 1/8” gauge. Visit www.article1.net.A two-year collaboration, guided by USAID, involving agriculture and manufacturing from yarn spinning through garment production resulted in the introduction this year of the EarthCo African organic cotton lines of knit clothing originating from Swaziland. With plans to expand its agricultural operation to provide a more self-contained operation and reduce reliance on organic cotton fiber from elsewhere within Africa, EarthCo furthers its mission to market “green” organic cotton product while creating new employment opportunities in Swaziland. The collection has experienced international success with customers from Japan to Europe, Panama, and the United States. Learn more about the product, availability, and pricing at www.earthco-organic.com or (212) 869-8960, ext. 260.In three short years, Sledge USA has penetrated the major department stores as well as some 600 better contemporary specialty shops nationwide such as M.Fredric, The Buckle, and E Street denim with its unique tops. Cutting-edge, one-of-a-kind designs in both fabric and finish, quality prints, and the newest dye processes keep Sledge one step ahead of the market. Complete vertical production in the U.S.A. allows ultimate quality control and moderate pricing. 8–12 bodies include short, long, and mini jackets and hoodies. In addition to its signature prints, the brand offers stone work and other embellishments such as crystal icing and embossed metallics. Visit Sledge USA at the Coterie show in New York (9/16–18) or at www.sledgeusa.com.
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