Everybody’s going green these days, and at House of Mongrel™, we think kids should be leading the way. It’s about them, after all: Organic cotton, dyes that don’t pollute the water supply, fair labor practices—this stuff all adds up to a healthier population and a better future. 
But as parents, uncles, and aunts, we’re also really tuned into what kids care about most: having fun. All of our clothes are built to stand up to serious play. Our vintage-styled, screen-printed designs feature images that both kids and parents love: Robots? Absolutely. Aliens? Bring ‘em on. A little peace, please? No problem.
Brown Bag Brands LLC is a small, family company, based in Brooklyn, New York and Washington, DC. Our first creation is House of Mongrel™, the eco-friendly line of baby-and-toddler apparel that you see here. Take a look around; we’re pretty proud of it so far!
Our Original Collection of immediates consists of short- and long-sleeve bodysuits and t-shirts, pants, skull caps, and hooded sweatshirts, all made with 100% certified organic cotton and featuring low-impact dyes and inks. We designed our styles to be mixed, matched, layered. And if you like, you can give them to your friends in our awesome gift box!
Starting with our most recent collection, we're now manufacturing right here in the United States. We’re excited to be “local,” and we know there's no better time to buy American. Of course, everything in our new collection is made with 100% certified organic cotton and low-impact dyes and inks.
We’re coming up with new ideas all the time, so keep checking back with us, and we’ll let you in on the fun!
• It takes roughly 1/3 pound of chemicals to grow enough traditional cotton for one t-shirt.
• About 10% of all pesticides and 25% of insecticides sold worldwide are applied to cotton crops. These chemicals, many of which are likely human carcinogens, are strong and tenacious—they linger in our soil and water supply long after their job is done.
• Growing organic cotton has a significantly lower impact on the environment. Farmers replace chemicals with careful crop rotation, composting, and companion plantings.
• For farmers, transitioning from conventional to organic growing practices is expensive and slow. It’s only by keeping demand high that we can support their efforts.
• Need another reason? Organic cotton lasts longer. So you can invest now, and pass it on.
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