Located in Peru’s bustling capital city, our Lima factory first opened its doors in 1990—and has been producing top-quality goods ever since. A true family business, this small batch factory is operated by three self-made sisters who are motivated by transparency and ethical manufacturing methods.

Without a doubt, the factory in Lima, Peru, is one of the most unique factories we’ve ever seen. The Telge sisters run a rare operation, producing high-quality garments for contemporary brands from America to Europe, all while keeping employee happiness a top priority.


How We Found It

We were looking for a factory that appreciates the details as much as we do. A friend with a passion for high-quality manufacturing pointed us to Lima, Peru.

Before we decide to work with any factory, we always issue a strict “compliance audit,” which evaluates factors like employee happiness and environmental standards. Not only did the Lima factory earn one of the highest scores we’ve ever seen, but during our visit, we were struck by the obvious satisfaction of the employees—who, on average, stay for five or more years.


The Material

Put simply, Peruvian Pima is the world’s best. What hooked us was its unique harvesting and production process. Unlike most commercial cottons, Peruvian Pima is picked entirely by hand. Not only is it a more environmentally sound method, but this careful process ensures a softer, more pure, cotton fiber with a longer “staple” (or cotton strand). The longer the staple, the smoother the hand-feel—and the higher the quality.

That means whatever we make from Pima will last longer, remain brighter, and soften with each wash. Bonus: they’ll also be hypoallergenic and highly resistant to pilling. Our Lima factory works with a 31-year-old mill in nearby San Luis, which processes the cotton from seed to finished fabric using the finest Swiss, German, and Italian machinery.


About the Owners

If you ask any of the Telge sisters what they expect their factory to be in the future, they won’t say bigger, only better. Originally created by Theresa Telge—their mother and former family ranch owner—the factory is now run by her daughters, Veronica, Cecilia (known as “Ceci”) and Patricia.