Our Story

South Carolina was once a leading producer of cotton and textiles, with mills and farms forming the backbone of our economy. However, the rise of synthetic fibers, poor trade deals, and cheaper foreign labor markets abroad eroded the industry’s competitiveness. By the late 20th century, many mills had closed, and South Carolina farmers faced low prices from foreign countries. The once-thriving industry that had shaped our state’s local communities was left in ruins.

To help restore the state’s cotton and textile market, several young South Carolina Farm Bureau members came up with a plan to make a difference. They decided to partner with a company to create apparel from cotton grown by South Carolina farmers and manufactured in local textile mills. Palmetto Threaded was created.

What is Palmetto Threaded?

Palmetto Threaded was created to celebrate South Carolina’s rich tradition of cotton farming by transforming locally grown cotton into high-quality shirts and apparel. Our partnership with Magnolia Loom and South Carolina farmers has created a supply chain prioritizing American farms and jobs. Each shirt represents our farmers' dedication and hard work and helps revitalize the local textile economy. Through this initiative, we aim to showcase the beauty of South Carolina cotton while providing farmers with fair compensation for their crops and a platform to share their stories with customers.

Meet Our Farmers

The Harringtons

In 2018, Madison and Mary Katherine Harrington established Harrington Farms as an extension of Mary Katherine’s fifth-generation family farm. As the years progressed, Mary Katherine’s father decided to fully retire and pass the farm on to the next generation. Today, Harrington Farms grows cotton and peanuts on approximately 1000 acres in Bamberg County, South Carolina.

The Calhouns

Walton and Casey Calhoun are passionate advocates for South Carolina agriculture, dedicated to preserving the legacy of farming while embracing innovation for future generations. Walton is a fifth-generation farmer at Calhoun Farms and serves on the board of Southern Cotton Growers, representing cotton producers and supporting the advancement of the industry. Casey works in produce safety, partnering with growers, packers, and distributors across North America to strengthen food safety systems and certification programs. Together, they are committed to supporting agriculture, strengthening their farming community, and helping ensure farms remain productive and resilient for generations to come.

Grow With Us

At Palmetto Threaded, every shirt begins with a farmer. We're building a network of South Carolina cotton producers who want to be part of something bigger than a crop, a program that connects the field to the finished product while showcasing the quality of South Carolina agriculture.

As a Palmetto Threaded grower, your cotton becomes part of a transparent, traceable supply chain that keeps more value here at home. Together, we're creating apparel that is grown, sewn, and celebrated in South Carolina.

Join us as we continue building a stronger future for South Carolina agriculture, one field and one shirt at a time.

Farmer Application

From the farm, for the farm.

The South Carolina Farm Bureau Young Farmers & Ranchers State Committee came up with the idea of providing a new opportunity to our state’s farmers. A percentage of the proceeds benefits the South Carolina Farm Bureau Land Trust, which works to conserve South Carolina's farms, forests, and ranches for future generations. As young farmers, we understand the role that agriculture plays in our state’s economy, and we are helping to preserve the land that our families have farmed for generations.

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Follow the Journey

This is where & when every stop in our supply chain happens. These shirts travel 10% or less of the average distance traveled by garments made overseas while supporting Americans all the way. We want you to know how and where your garments are made, from seed to shirt.

  • Cotton Farm - Bamberg County, SC (May-October 2024)
  • Cotton Gin - Calhoun County, SC (October 2024)
  • Commission Yarn Spinning - Thomasville, NC (November 2024)
  • Circular Knitting - Gastonia, NC (December 2024)
  • Fabric Finishing - Maiden, NC (December 2024)
  • Cutting & Sewing - Sandersville, GA (Beginning January 2025)
  • Garment Dyeing - Burlington, NC (Beginning January 2025)
  • Decoration & Distribution - Sandersville, GA (Beginning February 2025)