CULTURE
Delete Clothing Company grew out of Research Agency Media Group and the creative energy that’s fueled our record labels for years. We’ve spent our careers working with visual artists who bring entire worlds to life, yet too often get reduced to a square of album art. So we built a platform where their vision is the main event, not the fine print.
We’ve lived the electronic music and nightlife circuit long enough to watch wave after wave of cash-backed “rave clothing” brands show up with no cultural roots and even less artistic direction. The results speak for themselves: cheap fabric, bad neons, and merch masquerading as fashion. Delete is the counterpoint. We make pieces that belong to the culture because they come from it, delivering designer-grade construction, intentional design, and an aesthetic direction shaped by years spent behind the decks and inside the studio.
COTTON
We love nature, we love great clothing, and we hate the idea of wrapping ourselves (or anyone else) in oil. Synthetic fabrics like polyester, acrylic, and nylon are all forms of plastic made from fossil fuels. They shed microplastics into the water system, trap heat against the skin, and break down into nothing but waste. Cotton, on the other hand, is literally grown from the ground. It’s breathable, durable, naturally hypoallergenic, and comfortable in a way no lab-made fiber has ever been able to replicate. When you put on a good cotton tee, you feel the difference immediately: it moves with you, it breathes with you, and it ages in a way that gives the garment character instead of decay.
Organic cotton takes all of that even further. Because it’s grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers, it has a dramatically lower impact on soil health, waterways, and the farmers who work with it. It relies on natural processes that support biodiversity and long-term ecological stability. Properly grown organic cotton also tends to produce longer, stronger fibers, meaning the final fabric feels richer, holds its shape better, and lasts longer. As clothing nerds, we can go on about staple lengths, ring-spinning, and the physics of breathability, but it all comes back to one simple thing: cotton just feels right, and organic cotton feels even better.
G.O.T.S. & OEKO-TEX CERTIFIED
We take quality control seriously, so all of our fabrics are GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) and OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certified. These are two of the most respected textile certifications in the world, and they matter more than most people realize. GOTS certification guarantees that the cotton is truly organic, from the farm to the finished fabric, and that every step in the supply chain meets strict environmental and social criteria. It covers everything: organic farming practices, water treatment, worker protections, chemical safety, and even traceability. If a fabric is GOTS-certified, it means someone has audited every link in the chain and confirmed it’s clean, ethical, and genuinely organic.
OEKO-TEX Standard 100 is the next layer of accountability. While GOTS focuses on organic integrity and ecological responsibility, OEKO-TEX tests the finished fabric for harmful substances. Every thread, dye, and trim has to pass strict human-safety criteria, ensuring the garment is free from toxic chemicals, allergens, and carcinogens. It’s the certification that guarantees the clothes touching your skin are as clean as the air you breathe.
Put together, GOTS and OEKO-TEX create a standard we’re proud to build around. They ensure our cotton is grown responsibly, processed safely, and made into garments that are better for the planet—and better for the people wearing them. At Delete Clothing Company, these aren’t marketing terms. They’re the baseline for what we think clothing should be. If you’re going to make something, make it well. Make it clean. Make it last. And make sure it feels incredible every time someone puts it on.
DESIGNER QUALITY
We have spent years watching the festival and rave apparel market get flooded with cheaply made, plastic-heavy clothing: neon synthetics, flimsy seams, prints that crack after one wash, and garments that feel more like disposable costumes than real clothes. That has never been the lane we wanted. We take our cues from the designer streetwear world, from brands like Fear of God and Off-White, which showed that everyday pieces can be constructed with luxury-level discipline and attention to detail.
For us, quality starts with the fabric but never ends there. Every decision is intentional. All of our T-shirts use double-needle topstitching on the sleeves and hems, the high-stress areas that take the most abuse, because reinforcement should never be optional. We use properly placed self-fabric necktapes for comfort and structure so collars keep their shape instead of collapsing after a few washes. Our French terry is not the loose, spongey kind found in mass-produced basics. It is a neat, dense knit chosen for its durability, drape, and premium hand-feel.
Printing and embroidery receive the same level of scrutiny. We source only high-grade inks for rich, long-lasting prints that do not feel plasticky, and premium threads for embroidery that feels substantial rather than thin or scratchy. Even our tags, trims, and buttons are selected with care because a garment is only as strong as its smallest components.
This is what separates Delete Clothing Company from the sea of cheap, plastic, mass-manufactured festival fashion. We build clothes to be worn, washed, traveled in, sweated in, danced in, and lived in. Clothes that hold up because they were built with care from the inside out. It is designer-quality construction applied to streetwear silhouettes, rooted in the culture that shaped us. Once you feel it, there is no going back.
ARTIST OWNED
Delete Clothing Company operates as an artist owned cooperative because the people who create the work deserve to control it. We know that many brands in this space are backed by big business and venture capital firms, and their model is simple. They extract profit from the labor of small artists who often go uncredited or receive nothing more than a portfolio piece for their effort. The art drives the product, yet the artist receives very little of the benefit. We want nothing to do with that system.
Our artists are the focus of our brand. They retain full ownership of their intellectual property, and they control how their work is used. When we collaborate, the creator is the one who profits. Delete reinvests its portion of each drop directly back into the company so the cooperative can grow and support more artists. No outside shareholders, no silent owners, no boardroom demanding higher margins. The people who make the art are the people who gain from it.
We also encourage all of our collaborators to join the Industrial Workers of the World Printing and Publishing Workers Industrial Union, a union that protects creative labor and champions fair treatment in the world of print, media, and design. For us, being artist owned is not a marketing point. It is the core principle behind everything we do. Creativity belongs to the creator, and Delete exists to protect and elevate that truth.
GIVING BACK
Our commitment to artists does not end with the cooperative model. It extends into our community and the next generation of creators. Delete Clothing Company is a primary sponsor of Research Agency’s Future Frequencies program, an initiative built on a simple belief: music can change a life. For many young people facing difficult or uncertain paths, bass music is more than a soundtrack. It becomes a language for self-expression, a source of structure, a doorway into community, and a positive outlet for emotion. When supported, that spark can grow into confidence, direction, and in many cases a real career.
Future Frequencies provides free DJ and music production equipment and education to at-risk kids and young adults who want to learn the craft but do not have the means to begin. Applicants share their story and the challenges they face, the team verifies each request for authenticity, and once donations meet the cost of the needed gear, it is shipped directly to the recipient with no red tape and no strings attached. One piece of equipment at a time, the program opens a door for someone who might otherwise be overlooked.
Supporting Future Frequencies aligns perfectly with our values. We believe artists deserve opportunity, autonomy, and access. We believe creativity can reshape a future. And we believe that a brand rooted in culture has a responsibility to give back to the community that built it. Delete invests in the artists of today through our cooperative structure, and we invest in the artists of tomorrow by helping them take their first steps behind the decks or in the studio. Creativity lifted us, so we do everything we can to lift others.
TAP IN
We always want to hear from designers who believe in what we are building. If you want to work with Delete, start the conversation by emailing us your portfolio. Please provide a browsable link through Google Drive, Dropbox, or a similar platform, and include two or three specific designs you would like us to consider for release. Make sure your files are clearly labeled and easy to navigate. We do not accept AI generated artwork, designs built from Canva or Adobe Express templates, or any work that relies heavily on licensed or stock content. We are looking for original creative voices who want to be part of an artist owned, artist focused cooperative.
The same email is available for brands, event organizers, musicians, and anyone else who is interested in collaborating with or commissioning one of our artists. Please be clear about the nature of your request, any relevant timelines, and the scope of the project. Allow up to two weeks for a response so we can connect you with the right creator.
All artwork and written material associated with Delete is protected and compliant with the DMCA. Any concerns related to copyright, ownership, or improper use of material can be sent to the same address and will be reviewed promptly.
Whether you are a designer hoping to contribute or a collaborator looking to work with our community, we would love to hear from you.