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When Little Cottonwood Collection was getting started, providing high quality products was very important. We wanted only the best quality threads, the best fitting and most flattering graphic tees, and the softest and most comfortable fabrics that could be worn every day. The basics of what make up a t-shirt being most important in mind, not just what is printed on top. A low-quality, low-priced t-shirt could have a really cool design printed on it, but in the end it’s just a cheaply made t-shirt. Our goal is to sell high quality products that have a flattering fit for all shapes and...

With an increasing population around the world and higher demand for resources, we face more global challenges. Can you believe we have over 7.6 BILLION people living on this earth? I remember when I was a young kid the world population was 6.2 billion. By 2050 we are expected to have nearly 10 billion. Woah! With that said, our resources are precious. It is important for us to preserve our lands and waters - which we are so dependent on - so we can all continue to thrive in the future. I don't want to have to imagine a world with depleted...

Today we live in a world where so many products are mass produced & distributed by large corporations. This of course is a huge benefit in some ways, considering the population growth and high demands for certain products. At the same time, this takes away from the value of these products. You can't compare the product made from a machine to a product made from a working hand. There is much more value behind a handmade item. Working with your hands embraces human potential, hard work, talent, passion & pride. It brings life to creative expression and inspires others. Handmade...

  Supporting small business is a beautiful thing! Choosing small business and local merchants over large chain corporations is supporting entrepreneurship, employment and economic growth. It is not only giving back to your community, but also supports an individual's dream and helps make it a reality.  Often the amount of risk, time, hard work, sweat and tears poured into small businesses are overlooked. And so is the value. You can't put a price on hands-on, quality products or services driven from hard work and passion, while also developing personable and meaningful relationships that leave a lasting impression. That is something you just can't get with big corporations! For me,...