Ectoplasmic: Pigment Dyed T-shirt

While Ectoplasmic’s merch looks the part, the irony is that this shop is fueled by weapons-grade inauthenticity. The quest for curated authenticity is thriving, no doubt. You can free yourself, however, by getting your band merch parody game on. 

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Now then - my thoughts on the Comfort Colors Pigment Dyed T-shirt:

-It's the greatest t-shirt of all. The signature characteristic of pigment dyeing is the unevenness of color which gives it a weathered appearance and unique character. There's a little bit of fade which looks even better over time.

 ***GOOD TO KNOW: All of the shirt colors offered in this shop are made with pigment dyes with two exceptions: Black and White. Comfort Colors uses Direct/Reactive dyes on their black and white tees which means that the Black and White tees do NOT have the faded, weathered appearance that the other color options have. If you like black but you want a shirt that has the pigment dyed look, I recommend going with the Pepper color option. To my eyes, Pepper looks like a faded black tee.  

-The tee is made of mid-weight, pre-shrunk U.S. 100% cotton. It has a soft, broken-in feel and hangs like a t-shirt should. It doesn't cling which means that air can make contact with your skin. Air feels good on your skin.

-Direct-To-Garment (DTG) is the printing method used here and it looks particularly awesome on this shirt. If you look closely, you can see fabric fibers coming through the printed design. The look is unmistakably organic - like the designs grew there. You'll see what I mean.

-Cheap souvenir-shop quality shirts are great for profit margins and that's why they're the norm. I like making a few extra dollars as much as the next guy but I don't want to run things like that. 

-Rather, my aim is for the customer to get a grin on their face as they unpack their order. I'm confident that the goal has been achieved because that big grin is what I experience when I unbox my sample orders. So, although I keep my profit margin modest, this tee is more expensive that some and that's why. The extra few bucks are well worth it. Again, you'll see what I mean.

-Lastly, Comfort Colors operates ethically. They're a member of the US Cotton Trust Protocol which ensures an ethical and sustainable means of production. Additionally, they have a bunch of cool initiatives in relation to environmental stewardship and treating people with fairness and inclusion. They don't go overboard in praising themselves but if you Google them, you'll see that they operate responsibly.

 Alternative Options:

-Feel free to email me if you prefer an alternative color, size, or clothing type. I can usually accommodate and am happy to help. Likewise, message me if you are interested in personalizing or customizing an item. Consider personalized merch for, say, a family portrait.