The pride you have for your home state and town is a feeling that is rooted in your being. My love for the Keystone state is no secret, I will always have a friend in Penn! The same is true of the two South Carolinian natives behind Loggerhead Apparel. They turned their home state pride into a passion for conservation. Two things in their area were on the brink of extinction, the textile industry and the Loggerhead sea turtle.
Loggerhead Apparel is a product of the founder’s passion to retain these two important parts of South Carolina’s culture. Their clothing is entirely manufactured in the USA, from the American-grown Pima Cotton they use to the garment design and manufacturing. Ten percent of sales of their products help support conservation efforts for the Loggerhead. They are as dedicated to local wildlife as they are to the local economy, spear-heading the revival of the the textile industry of the Southeastern US.
“bell•weth•er noun: item or thing that assumes the leadership or forefront, as of a profession or an industry; a trailblazer or pacesetter.”
Their signature piece is the Bellwether Polo, a custom designed shirt made of 100% cotton. I received a polo in the adorable Sweetgrass Green color. The shirt is a high-quality fabric adorned with the cute Loggerhead turtle logo. The polo has a more relaxed fit which is classy and comfy. If you are looking for more of a fitted/junior look, you might want to choose a size smaller. The polo is available for women and men in a variety of bold and preppy hues. The shirt is a bit pricey at $68. If you are balking at this figure consider this: the classic Ralph Lauren Polos are $85 and are made in the Philippines. What do they support?
(Please excuse my bad phone self-portrait!)
A purchase of a Loggerhead polo is a gift that gives back, to the environment and the economy. And for a well-crafted stylish shirt, it’s a score for anyone’s wardrobe. One lucky reader will be getting a polo of their own thanks to Loggerhead Apparel! Use the Rafflecopter form below to enter. To enter, leave a comment letting us know what state you call home and something about it that gives you pride. The other entries are optional, giving you additional chances to win. Good luck!
I call illinois home and love our local bald eagle population, very iconic!
How funny that you posted this- I just ordered from them earlier today to give them a try. They literally shipped in a few hours!Just wanted to tell you how much I enjoy your assessing the stores at the mall.I also live in SE PA.My apologies to nonPA people who may judge us here in PA by some bad fan behavior,Our state has so much amazing history and natural beauty that we hope you come and check it out some time.
I’m From NJ!!! It’s certain not the TV Show “Jersey Shore” However, I am very proud of our beaches!
Love Loggerhead!!! I am from South Carolina love the sunshine state and the places you can visit easily from the mountains, to the oceans!
I call Virginia home, but I now live in South Carolina. I love VA because it has just the right amount of North and South all mixed up with wonderful history, mountains, and the beach. Best of everything!
30 year native of Florida and now live in the South Carolina Lowcountry! Palmetto trees are big in SC. And Disney in FL!
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In Ohio! Hocking Hills is beautiful, Columbus is known for the Horseshoe but my favorite place is Easton Towne Center (best mall in the land!).
I call home Pennsylvania or PA! I am proud of a lot of things in my state but I would have to say Hershey Park is the one I am most proud of!
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Live in Georgia but still call Kansas home. I am proud of sunflowers, farmers and the Sedgwick County Zoo which is one of the best zoos I’ve ever visited.
NJ – The Beach!
Although I was not born here, I have lived in Tucson, AZ for over a decade & love it here! One of the most unique things we have here is the saguaro cactus. The saguaro is the cactus with the “arms” that is drawn in pretty much every cartoon about the desert ever, but in reality, the only places in the US it exists are in Southern Arizona & a very tiny part of Southern California. It is NOT found in New Mexico or Texas, & even up in the Northern half of Arizona you will not see it.
the razorback is our home logo
I am from Virginia and as the PP said – VA is a little bit of everything mixed into one. I love it!
NC and I love our mountains!
My old hometown is ohio – love my buckeyes (aka peanut butter chocolate dessert!!)
I’m from the one and only mitten state – Michigan. I also love having 4 distinct seasons.
New Jersey is home …. with its beaches, as well as beautiful mountains … and tons of Revolutionary War history. There’s something for everyone.
I live in Colorado.
PA is my home. I am proud of our local train museum/park.
I live in Colorado. I love the Rocky Mountain National Park.
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Colorado, love the mountains
California…..Sea Lions!
I live in the middle of California with Yosemite National Park on one side and the ocean on the other.
I am from GA
I live in Golden, Colorado and I’m proud of Celestial Seasonings.
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I call South Carolina home, and we’re awfully proud of our sea turtles.
Louisiana is my home! I love the alligator!
i live in california and i treasure our coast! the beaches, while always filled, are gorgeous
We call Kentucky Home! We’re proud of our military serving here at Fort Cambell, KY – including my hubby!
I am also from Kentucky and we’re pretty proud of our horses here
I’m from Michigan. I’m super proud of our lakes and I’m from Metro Detroit so I’m super proud of Detroit. People think that’s crazy because of it’s reputation but the city is just so beautiful and incredible. I love living 5 minutes from it!
New Jersey, home of Lenox China (Trenton), Tidewater Workshop (Egg Harbor), Wheaton Glass (Millville), Manischevitz (Jersey City), Celantano Ravioli (Verona), Marcal Paper (Paterson), Campbell’s Soup (Camden), the Heroes of 9/11 and their families (Middletown, Cranbury, and Statewide), endangered shorebirds (Absecon), the Pine Barrens, the Meadowlands (leave the gun, take the cannoli), the cranberry bogs of Burlington County, blueberries (the State fruit), Jersey corn, Jersey tomatoes, Jersey peaches, Jersey beaches, Bruce Springsteen, Bon Jovi, Frank Sinatra (Hoboken), Meryl Streep, Jon Stewart, the first baseball game (Hoboken), the first football game (Rutgers v Princeton, in New Brunswick), the first boardwalk (Atlantic City and Asbury Park), the US Olympic Equestrian Team (Peapack-Gladstone and Imlaystown), Alice Stokes Paul author of the Equal Rights Amendment (Moorestown), Woodrow Wilson (West Long Branch), the Turnpike, the Parkway, the Battle of Trenton — turning point of the American Revolution, and many more wonderful things. Love my State!
I hail from the great state of “WEST VIRGINIA’” (Almost Heaven). I am proun of and Love the ~ West Virginia Mountaineers! Also Don Knotts was from West Virginia. Thank you for this wonderful giveaway.
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i was born and raised in ohio and l live there for while but mo is my home now for over 28 year now thanks for the hop
I live in Washington state, and I treasure the San Juan Islands
New York – I’m proud of our Adirondack mountains!
FL is famous for its palm trees!
I’m from PA. I’m proud of the history of Philadelphia.
Thanks for the giveaway!
Go Texas! Love the bluebonnet
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I’m in NY. We love Adirondacks!
Colorado is my home and I’m proud of the new USA Pro Cycling Challenge race: the second annual race is this year!
We live in Idaho. Sure, the Idaho Potato Commission has done a terrific job of promoting potatoes, but, there is much more to our state. The great outdoors is wonderful here. Whether you’re into biking, hiking, rafting, skiing or a myriad of other outdoor sports, you’ll find it here.
Florida — we are proud of our sunshine + citrus!
Colorado-and I LOVE the Rockies!
Colorado-we live at the foot of the Rockies, and it’s beautiful here!
SC is the Palmetto state, but we used to be the Iodine state!
I live in Georgia and of course we are known for our peaches
North Carolina, Nascar Hall of Fame
I’m a country girl “Louisiana” Fleur de lis
I live in FL and I’m proud to have the Panther as our state animal
Washington State!!! I am proud to have the Space Needle and GREEN trees:)
Originally from California, I now call Washington state “home” and I love the Space Needle.
from Pennsylvania and love the snow!
Im from OHIO and u gotta love the Buckeye
NY – I am proud of our many state parks
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I’m from NJ, by the Jersey Shore. I’m proud of our beaches and….PORKROLL EGG AND CHEESE!!!
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im a born and raised okie, lol. thats oklahoma yall
I live in NY – we are well know for Niagara Falls.
I am from NY and we are well know for Niagara Falls.
I’m in Arkansas and we are very proud of our Razorback Hogs!
I am from PA, it’s beautiful there!!
NC is my home state, and we’re best known for the Outer Banks!
ohio – airforce museum
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I live in Michigan – Lake Michigan!
Home is Mississippi. So proud we are known as the Magnolia State!!!
I’m from upstate NY and I’d have to agree with the previous poster, we have awesome state parks!
NC …but from MN
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