brand

green 3 is a women's casual apparel company that designs, sources and markets stylish, high quality organic clothing. green 3 differentiates itself from other organic and conventional brands by supplying a women's sportswear line that focuses on:

• Natural organic yarns; organic cotton and organic wool.
• Made in the USA; from concept to end product.
• Style; modern classics. Wardrobe building basics and fashion pieces.
• Quality construction with exceptional details and finishing.
• Fit standards that are consistent and appropriate for our target customer.
   

product

• Certified 100% Organic Cotton
• Organic agriculture is grown using methods and materials that have a low impact on the environment.
• Organic cotton crops are not sprayed with harmful chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers), which in turn help save our water, air and environment.
• Meets the pending North American Organic fiber standards
   

print & dye

• REHANCE^® is an innovative and patented method of screen printing and garment dyeing that utilizes a water-based technology and works at the molecular level of cotton to resist or enhance the dyes.
• No plastisol inks, which contain harmful PVC's and phthalates
• Environmentally sustainable
• Print is part of fabric and is breathable
• Garment-dyed with low-impact reactive dyes
• Only biodegradable detergents used, no optical brighteners or chlorine bleach
• Soft and durable; wash after wash
   

reason

• It takes roughly one-third of a pound of chemicals (pesticides and fertilizers) to grow enough conventional cotton for just one T-shirt.
• Globally, cotton crops account for 25% of the world's insecticide use.
• In the U.S. alone, 55 million pounds of insecticides were used on conventionally grown cotton crops.
• Organic certification is now regulated in the U.S. through the U.S.D.A.
• Organic farming is now practiced in 100 countries throughout the world, accounting for over 59 million acres.
• The U.S. organic industry grew by 17% in 2005, topping $14.6 billion in sales.
• Organic "non-food" product sales in the U.S. grew by 33% in 2005.
• Organic apparel product sales in the U.S. grew by 44% in 2005.
• As of 2002, 39% of all U.S. consumers were buying organic products.
• As of 2004, 66% of all U.S. consumers were buying organic products.
   

made in the U.S.A

• Promoting jobs at home
• Very short lead times
• Ability to "read and react"
• Reduced carbon footprint
   

artwork

• Exclusive to green 3
• Hand drawn
• Hand painted
• Custom logos and themes available