BlueCotton Named One of Inc. Magazine’s Elite 5000

BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY, August 12, 2025 — BlueCotton, a leading provider of custom screen printed and embroidered apparel, is pleased to announce that for the seventh time, their company has been named one of Inc. Magazine’s elite 5000. The highly coveted Inc. 5000 awards recognize the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S. based on revenue growth rate between 2021 and 2024.

Says Mike Coffey, Founder and BlueCotton CEO, “So happy to be back in the Inc. 5000! It’s a great testament to our team and their commitment to each other and to our customers.”

Founded in 1991 by two college buddies, BlueCotton has expanded to more than 130 employees operating out of a 50,000 square foot facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky. From this location, their team produces custom t-shirts and other apparel and accessories completely in-house to ship all across the United States.

BlueCotton operates within a highly competitive timeframe. They produce customized apparel and promotional items fast, even offering shirts in just one day. Known for exceptional customer service, quality apparel, and industry-leading processes, they ensure every custom item exceeds expectations.

“I’m so thankful for our customers who have trusted BlueCotton to help them ‘Mark the Moment!’” says Julie-Denton-Price, Co-Owner and CRO at BlueCotton. “Being recognized on the Inc. 5000 list and rewarded by our customers is validation that the investment into our team both professionally and personally makes for a more engaged workforce, profitable company, and happy customer!”

BlueCotton ranked 4,171 on the list of 5000, 120th out of all honorees in manufacturing, and 24th for companies recognized in Kentucky. Inc. Magazine's August 20, 2025 print edition will feature the top 500 companies. The full Inc. 5000 list and company profiles will be live on Inc.com by August 12, 2025.

BlueCotton is a top provider of custom screen printed and embroidered products, known for its innovative manufacturing, and family-like culture. They aim to connect with customers and offer memorable experiences through custom t-shirts and embroidered apparel. They believe custom apparel helps Mark the Moment for their customers.