Alex Crane is building an apparel brand out of natural fibers. This month, they added a new item to their collection, the biodegradable Porto Shirt, a unisex design available in three classic colors. While most cotton shirts are biodegradable, the Porto Shirt is handcrafted in Portugal from 100% organic cotton that’s colored with all-natural toxin-free mineral-based dyes, and has natural corozo nut buttons rather than plastic.
Crane explains why not all cotton shirts are created equal: the answer lies in the details, he says.
Esha Chhabra: What classifies as biodegradable to you?
Alex Crane: To us, “biodegradable” means you can put the shirt in
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