Cotton is as familiar as it is unknown. We take its perpetual presence for granted. We wear it close to our skin. We sleep under it. We swaddle our newborns in it. Cotton is in the banknotes we use, the coffee filters that help us awaken in the morning…the gunpowder that fights our wars  (indeed, Alfred Nobel won a British patent for his invention of “guncotton”)

–Sven Beckert

Cotton is the most widely used fabric in the world. The United States is the world's leading cotton exporter, accounting for approximately 35% of the export market ($7 billion annually). Creating a market for Black farmers will help generate previously unrealized revenues and make history. Shopping at COMOCO not only helps build a market for Black-grown cotton but also pays farming partners an above market premium. Other than COMOCO, there are currently no Black-owned garment manufacturers or purveyors of Black-grown cotton.

COMOCO is a Black-owned textile manufacturer, wholesaler and apparel company producing fabrics, goods and garments made with fibers grown by Black-farmers.

Black farmers represent less than 2% of the 3.4 million farmers in the U.S., and 96% of U.S. agricultural land ownership is white-owned. This disparity is even more pronounced in the textile supply chain, which has historical ties to plantation slavery. Supporting Black-grown cotton addresses these inequities and empowers Black farmers.

COMOCO is the first and only Black-owned garment manufacturer and purveyor of traceable Black-grown cotton. By supporting COMOCO, you help create a market for Black-grown cotton and pay Black farmers an above market premium.

Cotton is the most widely used fabric globally, and the U.S. is the leading cotton exporter, holding approximately 35% of the export market ($7 billion annually). Creating a market for Black-grown cotton helps generate previously unrealized revenues. The textile industry is the second most pollutive on earth. Polyester, made from crude oil, contains microplastics that end up in oceans and soils. The industry consumes 70 million barrels of crude oil annually. Fast fashion contributes to environmental degradation through overproduction and poor-quality clothing. Unlike synthetic fabrics, COMOCO's p roducts are made entirely of cotton, avoiding the environmental harm caused by plastic-based textiles. Supporting COMOCO reduces the carbon footprint associated with international production and supports sustainable agriculture in the United States.

Only 2% of apparel sold in the U.S. is made domestically. The industry faces challenges from foreign companies that exploit tariff-free shipping, disadvantaging U.S. manufacturers. This has led to the closure of at least 10 textile plants across the U.S. South since August 2023, resulting in a loss of domestic jobs.

COMOCO's supply chain is entirely U.S.-based, from farming to manufacturing. This supports jobs across the textile industry, keeping production domestic and providing stable livelihoods for rural and urban workers.

Traceable cotton refers to cotton that can be tracked from the farm where it was grown to the final product. This ensures transparency and accountability in the supply chain, allowing consumers to know the origin of their cotton and the conditions under which it was produced.

All COMOCO made garments are produced within a 100-mile radius in Eastern North Carolina. This is significant because less than 2% of apparel sold in the U.S. is made domestically, and that number is shrinking as textile plants close across the U.S. South.

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Currently, COMOCO products are exclusively available online. Stay tuned!

Yes, COMOCO can sell bolts of processed cotton and bales of unprocessed cotton. Please contact us for more information.

COMOCO's facilities are located in Eastern North Carolina, within a 100-mile radius to ensure local production and support for the regional economy.

We want to answer all your questions! Reach out directly at hello@comococotton.com