Why Maptote?
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Locally Cut, Sewn, & Printed
Proudly cut, sewn and screen printed in our local Brooklyn, NY community.
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USA Made & Sourced
To reduce our carbon footprint and ensure quality goods, we are committed to using US-sourced cotton and manufacturing in the USA.
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Supporting Small Business
It all started with one tote bag! In 2006, Rachel & Michael started Maptote out of their tiny apartment in Brooklyn, NY.