BASE Apparel is deeply committed to our core mission of 'building a sustainable earth' by minimizing our environmental footprint. We want to do our part to make sure that humans get smart and clean up our act so that we can preserve mother nature for future generations. Cotton cultivation has a long history of doing serious damage to our planet and the people who make a living from it. Conventional cotton production accounts for a shocking 25% of the total insecticides used world-wide, and about 10% of the pesticides. To put it in proper perspective, over 1/3 lbs. of synthetic chemical fertilizers, insecticides, and pesticides are used just to grow the cotton needed to make one t-shirt. All these toxic chemicals seriously harm the earth, air, and water that sustain life. Intensive chemical use has polluted the eco-system, devastated the soil, disrupted wildlife, and posed health hazards for farming families.

We are proud to say that BASE Organic tees are made in full accordance with organic farming and production norms set forth by:

▪	USDA National Organic Program (NOP)
▪	Soil Association (UK)
▪	Skal (Netherlands)
▪	Institute of Marketecology (IMO), Switzerland
▪	North American Draft Organic Fiber Standards'

The pure organic cotton that goes into all BASE Organic tees is grown without the use of any synthetic chemicals or genetically-modified (GMO) seeds. Instead, our farmers rely on a holistic, all-natural approach that includes natural fertilizers, crop diversity and rotation systems, and improved irrigation techniques. With comprehensive record keeping from the field to your doorstep and a host of internationally recognized certifications, you can be sure that BASE Organic tees are purely unadulterated organic. Our farmers receive a premium price for their organic cotton and the priceless gift of good health. Our manufacturing partners have also implemented responsible eco-friendly practices ranging from efficient effluent treatment for waste water to the use of low-impact dyes and chemicals.

BASE Apparel is also firmly dedicated to supporting fair-trade principles. All BASE Organic tees are produced in facilities accredited by Worldwide Responsible Apparel Production (WRAP) for ethical manufacturing and just labor conditions.