My Organically Grown Roots at i play.

Of seven grandchildren, I was my grandmother’s only granddaughter. In the summers when I visited her and we sewed together, I developed my passion for fabric. I loved their colors and designs, textures and functions. When [my daughters] Emi and Mari were born, I made their cotton nightgowns, because, at that time, it was impossible to find cotton sleepwear. Since then, fabric technology has come a long way.

Over 30 years ago, when I started my business, i play., Inc. 100% cotton was the most...