Rise + Wander Shirt Pre-Sale!
Shirts!
A lot of you have asked about putting R+W designs on shirts, and after a couple months of research and experimentation they’re finally here!
Well, actually, no, they’re not HERE, but the pre-sale is! What does that mean? Read on, my friend.
Why a Presale?
As I’m a small business (we’re talkin’ tiny, one-woman show), I’m not in a position to maintain large quantities of inventory to accommodate the colors and sizes I want to offer. To solve this, I’ve decided to host a pre-sale for a little over a week, during which you can order your shirt(s) for a discounted price. Once the pre-sale is closed, I will place the blank shirt order and start printing like a mad woman once they arrive. Orders will ship as soon as they’re ready, but no later than November 18th.
Pre-Sale Details
The pre-sale will run from October 14th through the 23rd. Once the pre-sale closes, shirts will not be available for sale again until around early December. Ordinarily, short-sleeve shirts will be $28, but the pre-sale price will be $25.
Shirt Details
After researching various options, I settled on American Apparel fine jersey crewneck unisex t-shirts. I appreciate their fair labor practices and that they manufacture (and create jobs) here at home in the United States. Their shirts are also incredibly soft and comfortable to wear, and take screenprint beautifully.
The four colors available are navy blue (white ink), olive green (white ink), ash grey seafoam (black ink), and heather grey (black ink).
The Screenprint Process
I'm known for creating blockprints, so you might wonder why I chose to screenprint these shirts instead. I originally planned to blockprint, just like I would an art print, but ultimately decided to screenprint because of the solid and even color the technique provides. It took some time (and mistakes!), but I figured out the process and developed my own best practices, and I’ve really enjoyed learning something new.
Rest assured, the designs are taken directly from the block! In order to maintain the integrity of the original blockprint, I decided to actually print on a transparency (just like I would paper) to then transfer to the screen via the photo-emulsion method. It would probably have been easier to print digitally, but I think it’s pretty neat that I can say the design is that much closer to being an actual blockprint.
Once the shirts are printed with fabric ink, they’re heat treated and washed, so they’ll be ready to wear when you get them!
Shirt Care
While the design is screenprinted with ink that’s intended to stand up to garment washing, there are steps you can take to lengthen the life of your shirt. Cold water, mild detergent, and turning your shirt inside-out during washes will all help keep the image looking sharp. If your dryer is like mine and the temperature is hot-hot-hot even on low, then maybe pick a delicate setting.
Returns
I completely understand that ordering a shirt online can be tricky, but please review the description and size chart in each listing carefully. If you receive your shirt and find it is the wrong size, please contact me and return it within 30 days and I will gladly exchange it if I have your size available in your color preference. If an exchange isn't an option, I will issue a refund minus the cost of shipping.
What now?
Take advantage of the pre-sale and go buy a shirt!