What is Peruvian Pima cotton?

Peruvian Pima cotton is an extra-long staple cotton grown in the Piura region of northern Peru. Its fiber is nearly twice the length of standard cotton — which is why it feels softer, drapes cleaner, and resists pilling in a way regular cotton never will. It represents only 3% of global cotton production. Every Maxcire tee is made from 100% organic Peruvian Pima, hand-harvested without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers.

Is Pima cotton worth the price?

Yes. A Pima cotton tee outlasts a standard tee by years because the extra-long fiber resists pilling, fading, and stretching that destroys regular cotton after repeated washing. A $95 tee that lasts five years costs less than replacing three standard tees in the same period. The garment-dyeing and enzyme washing we do in Los Angeles add softness and color depth that no standard tee can replicate.

Does Pima cotton shrink?

Minimal shrinkage after purchase. The garment-dye process pre-shrinks the fabric at high temperature before the tee leaves production. By the time it reaches you, shrinkage has already happened. Wash cold, inside out, gentle cycle. Hang dry or tumble low. Your tee holds its size.

What is the difference between Pima and Supima cotton?

The same species and strain of cotton. Supima is a trademarked certification for Pima grown in the United States — machine-harvested. Peruvian Pima is hand-harvested, which protects the fiber from damage during picking. Hand harvesting produces a cleaner, longer, purer fiber. Most experts consider Peruvian Pima the highest quality Pima available.

What does garment-dyed mean?

The tee is dyed after it is cut and sewn — not before. The color absorbs into the finished garment, which gives it natural depth, subtle tonal variation, and a richness that flat factory-dyed fabric cannot replicate. Every Maxcire tee is garment-dyed in Los Angeles using a small-batch process free of BPA, PFAS, and formaldehyde.

What does enzyme washed mean?

Enzyme washing uses plant-based enzymes to break down and remove the protruding surface fibers — the micro-fuzz and loose cotton ends that cause pilling and that stiff rough hand feel on new fabric. What remains is a cleaner, smoother, denser surface. No bumps. No hairy texture. Every Maxcire tee arrives soft and broken-in from the first wear.

Is organic Pima cotton better for sensitive skin?

Yes. Grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers — naturally hypoallergenic and non-toxic. Maxcire tees are made without BPA, PFAS, formaldehyde, or synthetic chemical finishes. A cleaner choice for sensitive skin.

Why is Pima cotton more expensive than regular cotton?

Peruvian Pima costs 30 to 50 percent more than standard cotton because it represents only 3% of global production, requires hand-harvesting, and only grows in specific climate conditions that exist in very few places on earth. Add garment dyeing and enzyme washing in Los Angeles and the price reflects real production cost — not a brand markup.

Are Maxcire tees made in the USA?

Yes. Every tee is cut, sewn, and garment-dyed in Los Angeles, California under ethical production standards. The Peruvian Pima cotton is hand-harvested in the Piura region of Peru and imported as raw fabric. Everything else happens locally in LA.

Do Maxcire tees fit men and women?

Yes. All Maxcire tees are unisex. The Oversized Tee has a longer, relaxed drape. The Boxy Tee is slightly cropped with a wider frame. Both work for men and women. Size up for more length. Size down for a cleaner crop.

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Peruvian Pima Cotton Tees

Two silhouettes. One fabric. 100% organic Peruvian Pima cotton, hand-harvested in the Piura region of Peru and garment-dyed in Los Angeles.

Pima cotton produces an extra-long fiber — longer than standard cotton — which is why these tees feel smoother, softer, and more durable than anything made from a cotton blend. There is no polyester, no elastane, and no synthetic filler hidden in the fabric. Just pure pima cotton tees built for daily wear.

The Oversized Tee drapes long through the body with a relaxed fit that works for both men and women. The Boxy Tee is slightly shorter and wider with a binding neckline — a cleaner, more structured silhouette at a heavier weight. Both are enzyme washed for softness from day one and made without BPA, PFAS, or formaldehyde under California's ethical production standards.

This is what luxury cotton t-shirts look like without the logo — just the material, the construction, and the fit.