Organic, Fair Trade, & Made in the USA: Guilt-Free Giving Just Got Fun!

YPSILANTI, MI, July 27, 2012

From vivid tie-dye hues to friendly knitted patterns, the bold new colors and designs of Maggie's footie socks are giving everybody something to crave this holiday season. Available for ages 5 to adult, these vibrant footies make it easy for anyone to liven up their outfit and brighten up their step. And since they maintain the same organic, fair trade and US-made standards as all of Maggie's socks, you'll feel even better about treating your feet to these cozy, colorful creations!

Footies are the latest sock style of choice for everyone from young children to teens to parents, their low-cut design providing the perfect lightweight flexibility for casual and active days alike. Not all footies are created equal, however: The Certified Organic Cotton used in Maggie's footies adds even more comfort with its extra cushioning along the sole, allowing for distinct support and durability while still remaining soft and breathable. And aside from high quality content, the vibrant colors and designs of these footies ensure that they are just as unique as the person wearing them. The Tie Dye Footies are hand-dyed in North Carolina, giving each one a uniquely personal touch and serving as a warm-weather alternative to Maggie's best-selling Tie Dye Crew Socks. The Patterned Footies come in a variety of solid bold colors to complement their peace sign and bicycle designs, which are knit directly into the sock to avoid fading from repeat washings.

Maggie's socks are all made from a special type of organic cotton, which has enabled 2,000 family farmers in Nicaragua to improve both their soil and their lives. After being harvested by hand, Maggie's cotton is shipped to the US where family-owned and operated businesses turn the fibers into finished socks. Maggie's is unique in that every pair of their socks has been knit, dyed and packaged in the United States since their founding in 1992. As Maggie's tie dye specialist Peter Frandsen puts it: "If you want something that's crafted with pride and quality and integrity, make something here in the United States."

Considering that just two percent of clothing bought in the US is manufactured on American soil, a pair of Maggie's socks makes for a truly special gift that combines comfort and style with support for US workers. The cheerful colors and designs of their new footies are just icing on the cake!

About Maggie's Organics
Since its founding in 1992, Maggie's Organics has been committed to the fair treatment of its workers and using organic fibers in all of its products. Having developed supply chains that support worker independence and guarantee better working conditions for producers, Maggie's remains true to its founding principles every step of the way. As the oldest organic apparel company in the US, Maggie's Organics believes that the impact of each piece of clothing on the lives and environment of its producers is just as important as its quality, affordability and style.