Small batch jackets/tees/etc. with a focus on high-quality materials and sustainability.
I have some of these Six Mile tees as great basics options and I want some more when they finally come back in stock. Will eventually pick up a jacket as well, waiting to fall 100% in love with one due to them being a little pricey.
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Hey Tyler, you can ignore all the other recs right away. My friends refer to me as the MERCH MASTERā¢ļø and Iāve become the go-to info person when itās time to make little silly shirts since Iāve spent the last decade making one off designs with different brands of t-shirts. Let me be your sensei.
LA Apparel is great, I use them most often because I think theyāre worth the premium. For the summer, their 6.5 oz shirts are light and come in a few fits (oversized, cropped, etc.). I think their 8.5 oz are also great but due to the weight they always end up holding their shape even once washed a dozen times. Not a bad thing, just never feels like it breaks in.
Comfort Colors are a great choice because theyāre mid-tier in terms of price and they age great. Just take into account the fade is drastic; black t-shirts end up grey over time which I like but some people might not. I think the garment dying has something to do with it. Only other gripe is quality control isnāt great; Iāve had batches come with messed up hems or collars. Doesnāt always happen, but it has on occasion. Iād stick to their heavyweight because although marked as heavy, it isnāt at all.
Hanes Beefy Tās are a long game t-shirt. They feel cheap and weird for the first 100 wears and then from 101 onwards theyāre perfectly broken in. Sure theyāre the ācheapā choice but thatās not a bad thing. Iām currently wearing a Jesus Piece band t-shirt I bought in 2020 ā itās perfect now.
As Colour is a relatively new contender thatās pitched to be the LA Apparel killer (spoiler: it isnāt). Although good they seem to be stacked up closer to Comfort Colors than LAA. Their heavy t feels closer to mid-weight than heavy, but itās still great for the summer. I also like their classic t-shirt, just fits snugger than what you might like. They have a new class -2ā which gives you the snug feeling with a cropped length; I love it.
If you need recs for print shops, I have one I use out of Brooklyn called WĆ¼nder. They do great printing and Iāve used them for shirts, totes, and even embroidery on hats. Excellent quality. Iām also a fan of Beyond Belief out of North Carolina (note: he is a friend of mine), he ships and his pricing is competitive. Quality is excellent too. Really comes down to how big of an order you have + how fast you need it. If you have any more questions feel free to reach out.
Apr 4, 2024
High quality mens basics, expensive but worth it. Everything is made in traditional methods with great cuts and durability.
Feb 25, 2025
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Throughout the 90ās, Gap made a masterpiece of a pocket t-shirt. The ideal medium weight, soft 100% cotton, short boxy fit and made in a seemingly endless array of recessive colors that Iām sure brands are still showing to their dye houses as reference today. Itās perfect to me and the only blank t-shirt I wear - my collection probably hovers around 2 dozen right now. If the descriptors above sound appealing to you, I would suggest you seek some out. Iād tell you to come buy them from me but I hoard every one I get so youāll have to go out and scavenge yourself.
Nov 11, 2021
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This book is a chronicle of the authorās life in the year after her husband unexpectedly passes away while their daughter is in a coma. I also happened to read this at a time in my life when I had recently:
a.) gotten married
b.) learned a friend was dying
Seems like a bummer from the summary above, and the content is definitely heavy, but this book really spoke to me at a time in my life when I was feeling a little lost amidst some big life changes. I recommend it to a lot of my friends after they get married - thereās some really great reflections on how amazing it is to share your life with someone, and the ways that youāll miss them when theyāre gone.Ā
Iād always enjoyed reading, but this was the first time that I experienced one of those magical moments when a piece of literature, a movie, etc. can line up perfectly with your life and help you work through some of the things that are happening to and around you.Ā
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Never been big into sandwiches but have felt drawn towards them lately. Got this one at a local bakery yesterday and it elevated my entire day
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