Record #:

17715

Author(s):

Burgess, Carla B.

Abstract:

During the past year, a cooperative spirit accomplished something extraordinary in North Carolina's textile industry. The mission was to grow organic cotton, turn the fiber into thread, the thread into cloth, and the cloth into clothing--all without leaving the state.

Source:

Carolina Country (NoCar HD 9688 N8 C38x), Vol. 44 Issue 9, Sept 2012, p18-19, f

Subject(s):

Textile industry--Innovations; Cotton growing--Organic

Record #:

23759

Author(s):

Averill, Graham; Brown, Patrick Cavan

Abstract:

Daniel and Marylou Sanders understand the global benefits of using organic cotton for shirts and own Spiritex, a volume supplier of organic cotton T-shirts for businesses and organizations.

Source:

WNC Magazine (NoCar F261 .W64), Vol. 3 Issue 1, January/February 2009, p52-57, il, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cotton growing--Organic

Record #:

28820

Author(s):

Orrand, Cristel

Abstract:

The role of fashion in society, our economy and politics can be seen in the history of North Carolina homespun cotton. Today, North Carolina is a top producer of cotton, but little cotton is grown organically. More local companies and consumers are starting to insist on locally sourced cotton.

Source:

Indy Week (NoCar Oversize AP 2 .I57), Vol. 33 Issue 46, Nov 2016, p31, por Periodical Website

Subject(s):

Cotton industry--History; Cotton growing--Organic