Vintage Graphic Tees

Vintage-look graphic tees in washed, garment-dyed colours. New shirts with the soft hand and faded tone of something you have owned for years.

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Vintage feel without the thrift-store gamble

The problem with genuinely vintage tees is that you get one, in one size, with whatever damage forty years put on it. Garment-dyed cotton gets you the same soft, slightly uneven, sun-faded character in a shirt that actually fits and is not already thinning at the collar. The dye is applied after the tee is sewn, which is exactly the process that gives old cotton its lived-in tone.

Muted colours do the heavy lifting

Retro prints fall apart on bright white. On washed tones like Moss, Blue Jean, Hemp, Sandstone or Ivory the ink sits down into the fabric and reads period-correct rather than freshly printed. Those chalky, desaturated shades are the reason the vintage look holds together here.

Built like an old tee, made like a new one

The 1717 blank borrows its construction from mid-century sportswear: tubular knit, no side seams, double-needle stitching, a heavier 6.1 oz cotton than anything sold in a mall today. What is modern is the printing, which happens after you order, and the size range, which runs to 4XL.

Frequently asked questions

Are these actual vintage shirts?

No, they are new tees made to look and feel vintage. That means you get your size, undamaged, in a fabric that already has the soft washed hand.

Why does the colour look slightly uneven?

That is garment dyeing. Dyeing the finished shirt rather than the yarn produces small tonal variation, which is what makes it read as vintage.

Will it fade more over time?

Gradually and evenly, which is the point. It softens rather than going blotchy.

Which colours suit a retro print best?

Washed, chalky tones such as Moss, Hemp, Sandstone, Blue Jean and Ivory. High-contrast white tends to make a retro print look brand new.

Is the fit oversized?

It is relaxed rather than oversized. Size up for a roomier look, and check the Size Guide for exact measurements.