Machine wash warm, tumble dry low.

Wash with like colors. Use non‐chlorine bleach when necessary.

Fiber and Yarn from Turkey or Pakistan, produced according to NOP standards, spun at a GOTS and FLO certified facility

About Maggie's Organics

At Maggie’s Organics we set out to see if it was possible to develop a successful, sustainable business while respecting both the limited resources of our planet, and the rights and dignity of the lives we touch.
That was back in 1992, when the words “organic” and “clothing” were seldom used in the same sentence. Throughout these past 18 years we have enjoyed incredible support from our distributors, retailers, consumers, friends and family, all of whom have continually encouraged and challenged us to stay true to that goal. 

We have led with our hearts, and dug deep into our convictions when faced with unimagined challenges year after year. We have continued to make all business decisions in support of our original goal, whether that meant limiting our product line to items that our co-ops could sew, refusing to move our production to lower wage countries, or maintaining our policy of paying 100% of employee health care premiums through constant rate increases. 

Our original mission and our continued customer support have led us to develop unique production chains. Though we have frequently lost spinners, knitters, dyers and sewers to the ‘race to the bottom’, we have also helped many who shared our values stay in business and thrive. Our producer partnerships have become more transparent and rewarding as our sales have grown. Recently our production chains have begun to be examined and vetted by third party verification programs, and we are proud of the acknowledgment and praise we are receiving.

We now feel a sense of coming full circle - that it is possible to succeed in business while honoring all resources - and we are thrilled to see more and more businesses committing to these same concepts. Along with our supplier partners, our customers, and our colleagues, the circle is growing and remaining unbroken. And that is what we consider to be the Maggie’s difference.

How does Maggie's make sure our products are not made in sweatshops?

We require full disclosure of working conditions and production standards. A questionnaire for all suppliers that asks specific questions about average salary, benefits, health care, etc., is reviewed before production begins. In most cases, we visit the facilities and interview workers as well as management. The labor standards we use are based upon those of the internationally recognized grassroots anti-sweatshop organization: The Clean Clothes Campaign. We are also now participating in a pilot project by a third party certification agency that will inspect all phases of our production for fair labor practices, including wages and freedom of association. 

Why choose organic cotton over conventionally grown cotton?

Conventional farming allows the use of harsh pesticides, herbicides, defoliants, and synthetic fertilizers. Many of these agrochemicals are concentrated on the outside of the plant like the cottonseed hull, which is used to make the cottonseed oil that is prevalent in conventional food products! Imagine still more chemicals used in the manufacturing and finishing of your cotton garment. These chemicals are not just irritating to the skin, but the process also devastates groundwater, natural habitats, soil fertility, and public health.The Organic Foods Production Act regulates what can legally be called ‘organic’ in the USA.Standards are based upon the use of materials and practices that enhance ecological balance. Read all about conventional vs. organic cotton farming on our Environment page. 

Why are Maggie’s socks not 100% Cotton?

Our goal always is to have the highest percentage of organic fiber as possible. We do need to include other fibers in order to provide stretch, durability, and performance in our socks – cotton is soft and comfortable but not as durable and stretchy. For people with chemical sensitivities, we do offer a special 99% Cotton Crew Sock that contains 99.8% Certified Organic Cotton and only 0.2% Spandex, which is completely covered by cotton and located only at the very top of the sock to help it stay up on the leg. In addition, Maggie’s lists all of its fiber contents down to the 1/10 of a percent. We also identify each fiber by name – even though the FTC suggests not naming fibers that make up 5% or less –in order to fully disclose all components in each product we make.  

I have very sensitive skin and/or chemical sensitivity. Does Maggie’s have a sock that is appropriate for me?

Yes! First of all, each pair of our socks is made with organic fibers and processed without the addition of the harsh post-harvest chemicals used to make conventional socks. Since 1992, when we started with our organic cotton socks, we have heard from many of our customers whose feet do not have problems with our socks simply because of our production materials and methods. However, our socks do contain some synthetic materials because cotton and wool do not have any natural stretch or much durability on their own. So, for those who are super sensitive, we do provide a special 99% Cotton Crew Sock, which has 99.8% Certified Organic Cotton and 0.2%Spandex (only a tiny bit at the top of the sock to prevent it from falling down). This sock is available in Natural, untreated with dyes.