The T.E.E guide
What to know about organic cotton T-shirts
T.E.E lists all three tees as 100% organic cotton. That describes the stated fibre composition. Fabric weight, yarn construction, finishing and garment cut remain separate specifications, so organic cotton does not describe one single feel or silhouette.
What does 100% organic cotton tell you?
The composition statement identifies the fibre specified for the tee. Within T.E.E, Lightweight tee, Balanced tee and Heavy pocket tee share that statement but differ in fabric character and cut. A shared fibre composition does not make the products interchangeable.
The Balanced tee description specifies organic American cotton and open-end, airspun yarn. The Heavy pocket tee description specifies organic extra-long cotton. Lightweight tee lists Nagoya-spun yarn and a pre-washed finish.
Is fibre composition the same as finished-product certification?
No. Textile Exchange distinguishes organic certification at farm level from the chain of custody used to track material through processing. Its Organic Content Standard is one tool for verifying organic material along that supply chain. A composition description alone should not be read as a separate certification badge.
This guide does not claim that T.E.E garments hold OCS or GOTS finished-product certification. If a particular certification is essential to your purchase, contact us for documentation for the exact product.
Why can organic cotton tees feel different?
The same fibre category can be turned into different yarns and fabrics. T.E.E describes Balanced tee as dry to the touch, Lightweight tee as subtly textured, and Heavy pocket tee as smoother with a silken hand. Their published weights are 272, 265 and 285 gsm respectively.
These product details are more useful for choosing a particular wearing experience than treating organic as a promise of identical softness. Use fabric weight, the product description and the size chart together.
Does organic cotton need a different sizing or care decision?
Choose the size from garment measurements, not from the fibre label. Follow the sewn-in care label for the individual tee. T.E.E's published care guidance recommends cold washing with similar colours and a gentle cycle, avoiding bleach and fabric softeners.
Pre-washing or pre-shrinking is also separate from fibre composition. Do not assume that an organic cotton tee cannot change dimensions. Read our shrinkage guide for a practical way to keep track of fit.
For an explanation of certification terminology, see Textile Exchange: how organic cotton certification works.
