Soft and eco-friendly, this Certified Organic cotton long-sleeve t-shirt for women features a ‘toxic’ design to bring attention to the causes of crib death. In comfortable jersey knit with a crew neckline, this sustainable adult top is the perfect casual wear for a busy day. Protect your health and the environment with this natural clothing that sends a message for the safety of infants.
Fabric: 100% USDA Certified Organic Cotton By +E (Positive Energy)
Fair Labor. Made in the USA.
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One word on front of shirt:
Toxic
Message on back of shirt:
Crib Death
Crib Death is the number one killer of infants between the ages of one and six months in age. In most cases, the baby has been put down to sleep in a crib and later found lifeless, with no signs of illness or physical struggle. The root cause of Crib Death is not medical. It is environmental poisoning of the infant from toxic gases caused by any three lethal nerve agents—phosphorous, antimony, and arsenic—released by a common household fungus inhabiting the crib mattress. These nerve agents are part of the basic construction of the mattress and also can be additives to the mattress for the purpose of flame retardants. Combined with the heat and moisture from the baby’s skin and breath, these toxins create a poisonous gas that depresses the baby’s central nervous system, resulting in cessation of the heart and lung functions.
What we can do
Wrapping your crib mattress in a gas-impermeable cover is the easiest and most cost-effective method of protecting your infant • Use a nontoxic, organic cotton mattress • Do not use sheepskin, polyester, or acrylic materials in the crib, co-sleeper or bassinet • Choose laundry soaps which are made of materials found in nature over laundry detergents which are synthetic and high in phosphates, petrochemicals and perfumes • For more information, visit nomoresids.org
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Here’s (+E) Positive Energy’s story [in their own words]...
Joan Maloney and her daughter Hollis are the founders of +E (positive energy), LLC. Joan, an award-winning graphic designer from San Diego, California has had her own design business, Studio 318, since 1997. Hollis is a self-taught graphic and clothes designer.
Communicating messages that are relevant and that resonate.
Joan and Hollis felt that they had been blessed with the gift of being able to communicate. So why not communicate messages that help all of us through this life? Together they brainstormed ways to get messages regarding social and environmental causes that they were passionate about, into the mainstream consciousness.
Originally, they wanted to design and distribute newsletters or “did you know” cards to coffee houses and concert venues, etc., with information regarding the dangers of vinyl, the plight of much of the world’s population regarding the lack of safe drinking water, dangerous food additives that are approved by the FDA that are in common foods and beverages that are actually carcinogens, etc. Then Hollis suggested that instead of putting the messages on paper, which usually just ends up in the trash, why not put them on shirts?
100% Organic Cotton
Hollis suggested to her mom that Organic Cotton would be perfect for their awareness messages. She came up with the name “Awareness Apparel” for the shirts. Joan thought of +E (for positive energy) as the overall name for the business and a company was born.
Giving Back
Because Joan has another business, +E serves as a place for her passions, not her primary paycheck. Not only is it a vehicle to help others but it’s also a way to “give back.” Hollis and Joan both feel that life is an opportunity to give our best everyday and to help each other every way we can, whether it’s with a kind word, a compliment, a helping hand or a monetary donation. There are so many people and places in need, they are trying to help, one step at a time, by donating 10% of their profits to three different charities with the hope that they can give more to more charities as they grow.
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