The Revolution
We worked hard to make our tees the ultimate in environmental apparel. And now we can very proudly claim that they are more progressive, more green, more environmentally respectful than any other t-shirt out here.
Here are some facts about why.
Fact:
The majority of traditional t-shirts are made of 100% cotton, polyester, or a
cotton/polyester blend.
Revolution:
Every A Lot To Say tee is now made entirely of RECYCLED BOTTLES. The materials saved from not having to grow, harvest and process raw materials not only help conserve our planet’s limited resources, they also play a huge part in removing non-biodegradable materials from our landfills.
By removing plastic bottle waste from our landfills, the methane released into the atmosphere is also reduced.
So these t-shirts not only reduce energy consumption by 80%, they eliminate the use of PVC products by 100%. (PVC is the highly carcinogenic plastic, which has the lifespan of hundreds of years and will be in our landfills long after we’re gone.)
Fact:
In 2006, the United States sent over 2 million tons of plastic drink bottles to landfill. These bottles, identified by the number “1” in the recycle symbol are made of the plastic called PET.
Revolution:
Every A Lot To Say tee is made of recycled PET and uses a revolutionary process that allows this discarded PET to be turned into soft, durable and highly sustainable fabrics which are amazing to the eye and touch.
They are not only plush, they have the ability to keep you warm, wick away moisture, release stains, eliminate odors, kill germs and even protect the lives of fire fighter and law enforcement.
Plus, because of this revolutionary process, our shirts “breathe” exceptionally well, allowing moisture to escape while keeping you comfortable. At the same time every one of our tees are softer than silk.
Fact:
Once a drink bottle is collected, it is sent off to a processing facility. There, the bottle is cut into small pieces called flake and then washed. PET flake is then melted into a liquid and shaped into a long, thin fiber. These fibers are then spun into yarn in the same manner as materials such as cotton, wool and other natural products. These yarns are now 100% recycled polyester.
Revolution:
Every A Lot To Say tee is created with this process. By using recycled plastic instead of new petroleum, over 75% of the energy is saved without any additional harm to the environment. No other fiber is produced with less impact.
Fact:
It takes an average of 15-25 gallons of water to traditionally dye just one single t-shirt.
The coloring of such a garment can consume up to 250 times its weight in water. This water is often taken from critically scarce sources and polluted before being released back into the environment.
Revolution:
Every A Lot To Say tee is now printed by a revolutionary process called AirDye®. This process utilizes a NO WATER printing procedure. That means no water is used for these shirts, thus helping to preserve our precious water supply.
Because AirDye uses no water at the point of coloration, it requires up to 70% less energy and produces no hazardous by-products. By eliminating water, AirDye technology would save trillions of gallons, the amount currently used to treat and color all man-made textiles.
This water could, in turn be used for far more important things, like feeding the planet and providing for a clean, safe environment. Not to mention, this process reduces national water pollution by 91%.
Fact:
Most traditional bamboo, polyester and cotton (what most tees are made from) aren’t healthy for the planet. They require a huge amount of processing to make them soft, releasing airborne pollution and toxins into the air.
Revolution:
Every A Lot To Say tee is now 100% free of toxins. In fact, they require 70% less energy to produce, thus eliminating hazardous by-products. That means our process can protect babies, children and adults. So unlike most dyes that lay on the body, no toxins will ever touch the people we love.
By the way, this incredible process also reduces green house emissions by 79%.
Fact:
Recycled polyester is tougher than cotton. A polyester shirt lasts longer. Up to five times longer in fact. A longer life means buying fewer shirts, which means less resources consumed. Not to mention the money you save.
Revolution:
Every A Lot To Say tee has the ability to recycle that same shirt into yet more RPET and recycled polyester and back into a new garment . That means no products going to landfill. How many times can a product come back again and again? Generations, at the very least. This brings new meaning to the term “hand me down.”
Fact:
We have made a choice to use recycled polyester in our shirts because we believe that it is the right thing to do. Each shirt we make is one less made from the earth’s very limited resources.
Revolution:
Every A Lot To Say tee is a revolution for all the reasons we just shared with you. Please join us in doing our part to make this planet greener, healthier and happier.
Fact:
Most inks used to print on t-shirts contain PVC–a highly carcinogenic plastic that’s harmful to the environment and stays in our landfills for hundreds of years.
Revolution:
With AirDye technology, there are no PVC or toxins in the inks. Every A Lot To Say tee is now 100% free of toxins. Ultimately, our process helps protect babies, children and adults.
Fact:
It is 50-60% percent less expensive to make t-shirts outside the USA, which is why almost every single t-shirt manufacturer does just that.
Revolution:
Every A Lot To Say tee is created, dyed, sewed, manufactured and shipped within the USA. Every day, the making of these shirts keep people employed, keep jobs here in the USA and protest the conditions of sweatshop labor.