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When I started Little Cottonwood Collection, providing quality products was very important to me. I wanted only the best quality threads, the best fitting shirts, and the softest and most comfortable fabrics. Everything else would follow. The basics of what make up a T-shirt are most important, 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 cheap T-shirt. My goal was to sell a product of the highest quality, that has a flattering fit for all shapes and sizes, is super comfy...

With an increasing population around the world and higher demand on resources, we face more global challenges. Can you believe we have over 7.6 BILLION people living on this earth? I remember being a kid in school and the world population was 6.2 billion. By 2050 we are expected to have nearly 10 billion. Insanity! 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 resources,...

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 things. At the same time, this takes away from the value of these products. You just can't compare the product made from a machine to a product made from 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 items are...

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, I...