Custom manufacturing
Organic Cotton T-Shirt Manufacturer — GOTS Chain
Organic cotton is a supply-chain claim, not a fabric feature, and the difference matters commercially. A T-shirt is only genuinely organic if the cotton is grown to organic standard, ginned and spun in a certified chain of custody, and the finished garment carries the transaction certificate that proves it. We buy organic cotton yarn through a certified chain and pass the mill certificate to you with the order, so your claim stands up if a retailer or marketplace asks for evidence.
500 pcsMinimum order
7–10 daysSampling
180,000 pcs / monthMonthly capacity
Fabric weight and construction options
| Weight / type | Material | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|
| 180 gsm | GOTS organic cotton, single jersey | Retail organic basics, certification-led ranges |
| 200–220 gsm | Organic ring-spun cotton | Premium organic with a better hand-feel |
| 160–180 gsm | Organic cotton–recycled poly | Lower footprint, lower cost, still traceable |
| 200–240 gsm | Organic cotton, compacted | Where shrinkage control matters as much as the claim |
Available decoration methods
| Method | Specification | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Water-based screen print | 1–6 colours, soft hand | Pairs naturally with an eco-positioned product |
| DTG | Water-based pigment inks | No minimum, low-water process; suits small organic drops |
| Embroidery | Up to 12 colours | No chemistry involved — the safest branding route for a certified garment |
| PVC-free heat transfer | Per-name personalisation | Avoid PVC plastisol if the product claims a low-toxin story |
| Eco woven label | Organic or recycled label tape | Keeps the certification story consistent end to end |
Specifications we manufacture to
- Cotton
- GOTS-chain organic cotton yarn
- Certification
- GOTS transaction certificate supplied with the order
- Weight range
- 160 – 240 gsm
- Dyeing
- Reactive dyes, OEKO-TEX Standard 100 compliant options available
- Sizes
- XS – 5XL
- Labels
- Organic-content woven and care labels
- MOQ
- 500 pcs per colourway (higher for certified organic dye lots)
- Sampling
- 7–10 days
Decoration methods for this product
Related product categories
Frequently asked questions
Is your organic cotton actually certified?
Yes, and we supply the paperwork rather than just the claim. Organic cotton yarn goes through a certified chain of custody, and the finished garment carries a transaction certificate you can present to a retailer or marketplace. If a supplier tells you a T-shirt is organic but cannot produce that certificate, the claim is unverifiable.
How much more does organic cotton cost?
Expect a premium over conventional cotton — the yarn itself carries a surcharge and the certified chain adds administration and traceability cost. The exact figure moves with the cotton market, so we quote it against your specification and current yarn prices rather than giving you a number that will be stale next quarter.
Does organic cotton feel different?
Not by itself. Hand-feel comes from the yarn count, the knit and the finish, not from the growing method. A 180 gsm organic tee can feel identical to a conventional one. The difference is in the supply chain and the claim, not the touch — be sceptical of anyone selling organic as a softness feature.
Can I mix organic cotton with recycled polyester?
Yes, and it is a common combination — typically 60/40 or 50/50. It lowers cost and the footprint while keeping a traceable story. Note that the blend changes the claim: the product is "organic cotton and recycled polyester", not "organic". We label it accurately.