Our Story

Welcome to Ponlo, a sustainable fashion brand based in Massachusetts USA that blends style with sustainability. Our clothing line for children and young adults is crafted entirely from 100% Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) certified organic cotton, water-based inks, and other eco-friendly materials. Additionally, we prioritize treating everyone involved with respect, dignity, and fair compensation.

Our journey began in 2008 when a spirited Rhode Islander and a dashing Venezuelan came together. We purchased screen printing equipment, created some T-shirts, and then life happened - we got married, had twins, welcomed another child, and worked multiple jobs with no time off. Our equipment was stored away until 2020 when the hospitality industry and the world at large were shaken. Despite the challenges, we found opportunities to make small changes and reignite our creativity. We dusted off the screen printing machine and dreamed up a new project to work on together.

Both of us have a creative side and a strong attention to detail. One of us spent many years as a concierge at luxury 5-star hotels, where quality was of the utmost importance. The other a network engineer with a talent for finding efficient solutions and creating effective systems.

We always dreamed of starting something together, and through it all, the ebbs and flows of life, we have always loved the graphic t-shirt. We believe that a graphic T-shirt can convey a message and make a statement. Our shirts feature verbiage that holds deep meaning for us and reflects our way of seeing and moving through the world. Our mantras help us shape what is and what is possible, with a blend of seriousness, humor, and care. We found similar T-shirts when our boys were babies but struggled to find options as they grew older. As we watched them grow, we realized the importance of teaching them to live intentionally and embody these words of wisdom.

The name "Ponlo," meaning "put it" in Spanish, embodies our mission to create garments that look good, feel good, and communicate a message. Each garment is made with a purpose, and a portion of our profits goes towards supporting families in need.

Thank you for supporting us on this journey. Here we go onward, braver, and changed.