Sustainable Clothing: The May Gray Way
Each year 92 million tons of textile waste are generated globally. In the U.S. alone, the average person throws away around 81 pounds of clothing annually. Most of it ends up in landfills where synthetic fabrics can take hundreds of years to decompose.
We knew we wanted no part in that.
By producing our clothing only when an order comes in, we eliminate the need for warehouses full of unsold inventory. As artists and designers, we have more time to create authentic, original designs while producing less environmental waste.
Every product is made intentionally, with a purpose, and with someone specific in mind. It’s a slower, more thoughtful way to do apparel.
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Traditional Retail
- mass-produced
- stored in a warehouse
- fast fashion
- chasing trends
- big brands
- excessive waste
- corporate profit
- selling as much product as possible, as quickly as possible
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Our Model
- small batch production
- original designs
- slow fashion
- timeless appeal
- local business
- profit-sharing with the beach
- sell only what you'll happily use, as efficiently as possible
We want to be a part of the solution, not the problem
That’s why we donate a portion of every sale to ocean conservation efforts—supporting organizations that protect marine life, restore coastlines, and advocate for cleaner, healthier oceans. Every May Gray purchase helps keep our beaches and waterways thriving for future generations.
May Gray Ethos
VALUES
We care about our coastline, community and making local shirts we're proud to wear.
We don't believe in a "me-first" mentality. We're not here to make a quick buck, and we don't claim to be "carbon-neutral" by any stretch of the imagination.
But we believe in appreciating local nature, building up communities and making timeless, quality apparel.
SUSTAINABLITY
We're concerned (to say the least) about the effects fast-fashion will have on the future of our planet.
Does one t-shirt even make a difference?
Think of it this way: buying one quality t-shirt today that lasts several years vs. 3-5 cheap, trendy t-shirts per year can make a huge difference (that saves up to 15 wasted t-shirts!). Which is why our focus will always be timeless, quality apparel.
We want to make sustainable choices now so our grandkids can still enjoy the same beaches we know and love.
QUALITY
It'll always be quality over quantity with us. We do our best to ensure that every product is in tip-top shape before we release it. However, if you ever feel like something is lacking, please reach out. We want you to be 100% satisfied with your purchase.
As always, thank you for helping us make sustainable apparel more accessible and authentic so we can reduce waste and support nature's beauty. ♡
