Down Syndrome Association of Toronto Fundraiser Socks

Pre Order is open till March 3^rd all orders will be shipped on Friday March 3^rd through Monday March 6^th. After March 3^rd we will have a select amount available and can not guarantee delivery for any other placed after that date

Plainsbreaker Apparel Collaboration with Down Syndrome Association of Toronto

“World Down Syndrome Day (WDSD) is marked each year on March 21^st. The 21^st day of the 3^rd month signifies the triplication of the 21^st chromosome which causes Down syndrome (Trisomy 21). On this day, people with Down Syndrome and those close to them throughout the world organize and participate in activities and events to raise public awareness and create a single global voice for advocating for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of people with Down syndrome. The Down Syndrome Association of Toronto (DSAT) organizes the “Rock Your Socks” fundraising campaign each year to celebrate WDSD.

DSAT’s mission is to support and empower individuals with Down syndrome and their families throughout the GTA through programs and resources. We aim to advocate, raise awareness, and promote integration and participation within an inclusive community. By purchasing a pair of DSAT socks and participating in the “Rock Your Socks” celebration, you are contributing to the achievement of this mission. 

Non-Profit Charitable Organization #11888 7942 RR0001

Plainsbreaker socks are: 

• 77% Organic Cotton / 20% Nylon / 3% Elastic.
• Our cotton is 100% organic, and certified in the following: GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standards), OEKO-TEX, DETOX, BCI (Better Cotton Initiative). 
• Made in Canada! Designed, manufactured and shipped from Calgary, Alberta. 
• Funky and fun to express your personality

Global Organic Textile Standards (GOTS)
An item of clothing labelled GOTS must contain a minimum of 70% certified organic fibres. Organic fibres are natural fibres grown without the use of synthetic pesticides, insecticides, herbicides or GMOs. Organic agriculture is system that better sustains the health of ecosystems, soils and people.

OEKO-TEX
Standard 100 by OEKO-TEX is one of the world's best-known labels for textiles tested for harmful substances. If an item of clothing carries this label, you can be certain that every component has been tested for harmful substances and is harmless for human health. 

DETOX
DETOX is a campaign launched by Greenpeace in 2011 with a goal to exclude hazardous chemicals from textile production. 

Better Cotton Initiative (BCI)
The Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) is a global not-for-profit organization and the largest cotton sustainability program in the world. BCI exists to make global cotton production better for the people who produce it, better for the environment it grows in and better for the sector’s future.