Viriditas Farm is located about 90 miles east from Oakland. On this farm, there are amazing things happening. The farmer, Sally Fox, breeds organic cotton. Her specialty is exploring, researching, and growing naturally-colored cotton. A long time ago, cotton used to come in a myriad of beautiful shades. Now, through breeding programs determined through factory farming, only white cotton is grown. That said, like all healthy environments, diversity is best, so Sally is determined to support these heirloom varieties of cotton.
Once Sally cultivates a plant which she feels has strong fibers and good yield, she sells this seed to US organic cotton growers. In addition to cotton breeding, she also grows over 10 acres of organic naturally-colored cotton (most commonly her signature Coyote Brown color) at Viriditas Farm.
This beautiful twill fabric is made of three shades of organic cotton grown in New Mexico. The white cotton is a variety of Sea Island cotton specifically bred for the Mesilla Valley in New Mexico where it is grown. The Sea Green and Coyote Brown are varieties developed by Sally. The fabric was spun, woven, and finished in Japan. The natural colors will deepen with washing.
