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Open Arms Studio is a made-in-the-US cut-and-sew production studio specializing in home goods and accessories. 

Buy Open Arms' Products

We design and create our own line of sustainable soft goods, through retail and wholesale markets.

Become A Production Partner

We work with other likeminded ethical brands for sewing production on their products.

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Farm to Fiber: New Product Line by Open Arms Studio

100% Texas Organic Cotton

100% TEXAS ORGANIC COTTON

Certified organic cotton grown in Samnorwood, TX

Organic fibers are free from conventional chemicals, pesticides and fertilizers

Made in USA by Refugees

FAIR WAGE & MADE IN THE USA

The Texas cotton is spun into yarn in North CarolinA

Refugee farmers in Texas Harvest the natural dye plants & earn a fair wage

100% Texas Natural Dye

100% TEXAS ORGANIC NATURAL DYE

Our natural dye plants are grown in Elgin, TX

Organic dyes are biodegradable, nontoxic and nonallergic


Who are we?

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A Nonprofit with a Social Mission

In addition to our business’s success, we care about the planet and the people on it. We were founded to create livelihood opportunities for refugees resettled in Austin, Texas, and answer to the triple bottom lines of people, planet and profit.

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Made-in-the-US Products & Manufacturing

By operating a textile manufacturing studio in the US, we are committed to paying workers a fair wage and abiding by national environmental and safety requirements, in contrast to overseas factories producing most of the textiles consumed in the US. Being based in Austin, Texas, also helps with face-to-face meetings, getting to know your producers and minimizing shipping costs and the related environmental impact of long-distance shipping.

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A Women-Driven Social Enterprise

We care about families and know how much it takes to make one work. It is important to us to make decisions that allow our staff to fit their jobs in with their family commitments, rather than choose one over the other.


What do we do?

Open Arms Studio is a textile manufacturer offering employment to refugees in Austin, Texas, at a fair-wage.

We do this in two ways.

First, we create our own hand crafted and sustainable products, that we sell through retail and wholesale markets. Each product is thoughtfully developed from the farm-to-fiber.

Second, we offer like-minded socially and environmentally conscious brands the opportunity to make Open Arms part of their story. By becoming a partner, companies not only add the value of local US-made manufacturing to their brand, but also simultaneously help support refugees through safe, dignified employment.

 Frequently Asked Questions

+ What do you produce?

We create our own hand crafted and sustainable products, which we sell through retail and wholesale markets. We also partner with like-minded socially and environmentally conscious brands who sell our sustainable products through their own brands.

+ What is your standard turn-around time?

On average, we expect a 3-month turn-around on all products. Our turn-around time is dependent on the seasons – some are busier than others.

+ What is your return policy?

If you have questions or concerns about your product, we request you contact info@openarmsstudio.org up to 14 days after your order has shipped. We will work together to provide you with the best product possible.

+ Can I visit your studio?

We currently offer free, virtual tours of the Open Arms Studio on the third Wednesday of each month. RSVP to our Eventbrite for more details.

+ Why do Farm to Fiber products take two weeks to ship?

All our products are handmade, and to reduce fabric and dye waste, we produce in small batches. This means it might take up to two weeks for your products to be shipped. We appreciate your patience!

+ What is a social enterprise?

A social enterprise is a business created to address a social need. In addition to meeting a growing demand for made-in-the-USA manufacturing with high-quality textile production, we work under the Multicultural Refugee Coalition to employ refugees in the greater Austin area.

+ What machines do you have on-site?

We work in a 6,000+ sq. ft. studio with All Industrial Machinery:

  • 8 JUKI Single Needle Lockstitch 

  • 8  JUKI Overlock Sergers (3T, 4T, 5T) 

  • 1 KANSAI industrial coverstitch machine

  • 2 Clicker-Press Die Cutting Machines

  • 42-Foot Cutting Table

+ How can we work together?

Check out our Produce with Us page, and submit a product inquiry! If you’re interested in wholesale, contact Emily at emily@openarmsstudio.org.

+ What is your contact info?

Feel free to email us at info@openarmsstudio.org. You can also fill out our Contact Form if you just have a quick question for us!