Even if it started off life in the US as part of the 13,000 bales of cotton produced annually by American farmers, chances are it was then spun in Malaysia and sewn in Turkey. If dyed in an eco-friendly manner, the runoff would have stimulated algae growth in ponds that biofuel factories in yet another country. And after crisscrossing up to four international borders, it finally landed in your closet. Whether chilaxing off the clock or heading out on the town, we reach for our fave tee automatically, without giving much thought about what went into the making of this wardrobe staple. A seasoned international traveler, it is comprised of complex manufacturing realities and global production as this infographic reveals:
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