Everything on Vital Thread Co is printed on the same shirt, so once you know your size here, you know it for the whole shop.
The shirt
A Comfort Colors 1717 unisex garment-dyed heavyweight tee. Ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed so the colour is soft and slightly uneven in the way that only garment dyeing gives you. It is a relaxed, roomy cut with a boxy shoulder — not a slim fit. If you want it fitted, size down. If you want the oversized look, stay in your size or go up one.
Size chart
Measurements in inches, provided by the supplier. They can vary by up to 2" either way, which is normal for garment-dyed cotton.
Measure yourself
| Size | Chest (around, inches) |
|---|---|
| S | 38–41 |
| M | 42–45 |
| L | 46–49 |
| XL | 50–53 |
| 2XL | 54–56 |
Measure a shirt you already own
Lay it flat and measure across the chest one inch below the armhole, then from the highest point of the shoulder straight down to the hem.
| Size | Width (flat, inches) | Length (inches) | Sleeve length (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18.25 | 26.62 | 16.25 |
| M | 20.25 | 28 | 17.75 |
| L | 22 | 29.37 | 19 |
| XL | 24 | 30.75 | 20.5 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31.62 | 21.75 |
Caring for it
Wash cold, inside out, with like colours. Tumble dry low or hang it. Do not iron directly over the print. Garment-dyed cotton is meant to soften and fade a little over time — that is the fabric doing what it is supposed to do, not a fault.
Because the shirt is garment-dyed rather than dyed as yarn, small variations in shade between two of the same colour are normal and expected.
Questions we actually get
Where is my order printed?
Each shirt is printed for you after you order it, then shipped directly from the print facility. Nothing sits in a warehouse waiting.
How long until it arrives?
Printing takes a couple of business days before it ships, then transit time on top. You will get tracking by email as soon as it leaves.
Can I change or cancel my order?
Email us as fast as you can. Once a shirt has gone to print it cannot be changed, because it was made specifically for you.
What if it arrives damaged or it is the wrong item?
That is on us. Email us with a photo and we will make it right.
What if I ordered the wrong size?
Because every shirt is printed to order, we cannot resell a returned one, so we are not able to offer free size exchanges. Please use the chart above before you order — and if you are between sizes and unsure, email us and we will talk you through it rather than guess for you.
Do you do bulk or unit orders?
Yes — for a whole floor, a unit, a graduating cohort, a shift. Email us with roughly how many and which sizes and we will come back to you.
Something is missing from the shop that should exist.
Tell us. A good amount of what is in here started as somebody saying “you should make one that says…”