Refined Home Brewer Unisex T-Shirt

The Ann Arbor T-shirt Company is composed of approximately 48 artists, screen printers, art technicians, logistics professionals, embroiderers, and support staff, all operating out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. Embracing a collaborative work culture, the company boasts company soccer and kickball teams, catered employee lunches, a 401(k) match, and quarterly company parties around town. Grounded in the belief that treating employees with respect is not only the right thing to do, but also makes sound business sense, the company recognizes that happy people make better shirts - from the creation of cooler art and better prints to more exacting quality control. From top to bottom, the Ann Arbor T-shirt Company team takes immense pride in the products they produce and are eager to share them with customers.

The company's origins can be traced back to a dorm room project between two friends at the University of Michigan. Today, the Ann Arbor T-shirt Company proudly designs, prints, and embroiders the majority of its products completely in its Ann Arbor, MI factory. This vertically integrated approach allows the company to maintain exceptional quality control and keep prices competitive.

The Ann Arbor T-shirt Company's products are unique in several ways. First and foremost, the company's workers receive fair wages, healthcare benefits, 401(k) matches, and catered meals. Additionally, the majority of the machines, inks, and other inputs used in the manufacturing process are sourced from the United States, and the shirts are predominantly made of U.S.-grown cotton. By producing its products in-house, the company is able to exercise greater control over quality and pricing.

At the heart of the Ann Arbor T-shirt Company's mission is a passion for giving people fun and expressive ways to connect with their communities. The company takes pride in designing and manufacturing apparel that sparks conversations and allows individuals to showcase their unique personalities and interests.

The company's product details are as follows:

Fabric Type: 100% Combed Cotton Care Instructions: Machine Wash Origin: Made in USA and Imported Closure Type: Pull On

About this item: The designs featured on the Ann Arbor T-shirt Company's apparel are drawn and screen printed (silk screened) with pride by the company's skilled illustrators and printers in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Customers are invited to visit the company's facilities for a free tour to see the production process firsthand.

The shirts feature a tagless tag printed directly on the fabric inside the collar, ensuring a comfortable, unobtrusive fit. The company's modern, unisex fit is slightly tapered to be less boxy than traditional mass-market t-shirts, providing a sleek and stylish silhouette. While the shirts are pre-shrunk, they may still experience a slight shrinkage in the wash due to the high cotton content.

The Ann Arbor T-shirt Company's shirts are crafted from a ringspun, 30/1 fine jersey knit made from 100% U.S.-grown cotton. This results in a soft, smooth, and durable fabric with a high thread count. The mid-weight construction strikes a balance between comfort and durability, ensuring the shirts are not overly thin or see-through.

The company's commitment to quality extends to the printing process as well. The Ann Arbor T-shirt Company utilizes QCM screen printing inks, manufactured in Pineville, North Carolina. These high-quality, vibrant, and durable inks are designed to resist cracking and fading, even on intentionally distressed designs. The printing is done on top-of-the-line equipment made by M&R in Roselle, Illinois, ensuring precise and consistent results.

Recognizing the importance of safe and environmentally responsible practices, the Ann Arbor T-shirt Company sources its inks from QCM, a manufacturer that has been at the forefront of the industry, going phthalate-free over a decade ago. The inks are also CFC-free and rated as carcinogen-free by the state of California.

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