NOTHING WASTED Simple Headband
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A perfect mix of style and function. Designed to fit most heads between ages 5 & 12. Sold separately. Available in 3 striped options: black, grey or white.
- White Stripes on Black
- Grey Stripes on Grey
- Black Stripes on White
Made from 100% GOTS organic cotton. Redesigned and repurposed in Vancouver, Canada.
Writing great stories: Choose to look for the possibilities in every problem you just might find sweet hair accessories in the mistakes of a t-shirt order. Not good enough to sell but far too good to waste, these t-shirts are getting a new life and we couldn’t be more excited.
$1 from each accessory purchased will be going to our t-shirt partner in Kolkata, India in gratitude for their commitment to excellence and in support of the redemption stories their work is writing everyday.
Not sure what size to order? Simply measure against a similar item that currently fits your child and compare with the measurements in our size chart.
All measurements are taken with garments lying flat.
Lay the chosen garment on a flat surface, smooth out any wrinkles.
Length: Measure from the point where the shoulder seam meets the neckline ribbing, straight down to the bottom of the shirt.
Children's Tees
Our children's t-shirts are a standard fit. If your child prefers loose-fitting shirts, we recommend choosing the next size up.
*SIZING UPDATE*
Sizing for our newest designs CONTRIBUTION, CREATIVITY, PATIENCE and STRENGTH has been updated. XXS, XS and S in these new designs are now equivalent to size 2, 4 & 6 rather than 5, 6, 7.
Please check size guides carefully before ordering.
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*NEW* Sizing
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| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Equivalent | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Chest | |||||||
| in | 12.6 | 13.4 | 14.2 | 15.4 | 16.5 | 17.7 | 19.3 |
| cm | 32 | 34 | 36 | 39 | 42 | 45 | 49 |
| Length | |||||||
| in | 16.9 | 18.3 | 19.7 | 21.3 | 22.8 | 24.4 | 26.6 |
| cm | 42.8 | 46.4 | 50 | 54 | 58 | 62 | 67.6 |
| ORIGINAL Sizing | |||||||
| Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Chest | |||||||
| in | 13.5 | 13.5 | 14.3 | 15.3 | 16.4 | 17.5 | 19.0 |
| cm | 34.5 | 35.0 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 41.5 | 44.0 | 49.0 |
| Length | |||||||
| in | 18.5 | 19.3 | 20.0 | 21.0 | 23.0 | 24.5 | 26.5 |
| cm | 47.0 | 49.0 | 51.0 | 53.0 | 58.0 | 63.0 | 67.5 |
Author t-shirts are cut by hand and sewn in small batches in Kolkata, India by our friends at Joyya (formerly Freeset).
While there may be slight measurement variances between shirts, finished shirts are tested to ensure any differences are minor and will not affect fit.
Shrinkage
A new shirt can be expected to experience 3% shrinkage after normal washing and drying.
Wear + Care
To help your clothes (and our planet) enjoy a longer, better life, we recommend washing printed and dark items in cold water, hanging to dry or drying on a cool setting.
Adult Tee Sizing
*SIZING UPDATE*
Due to the popularity of our first adult tee, the TENACITY, we've expanded our adult styles to include the whole family.
Sizing for our newest adult designs CONTRIBUTION, CREATIVITY, PATIENCE and STRENGTH has been updated.
All new adult styles are true UNISEX sizing. Please note, our original adult tee, the TENACITY, is sized down for a more Mama Bear-like fit.
Please check sizing carefully before placing your order.
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| S | M | L | XL | XXL | |
| Chest | |||||
| in | 18.0 | 20.0 | 22.0 | 24.0 | 26.0 |
| cm | 45.5 | 50.5 | 55.5 | 60.5 | 66.0 |
| Length | |||||
| in | 28.0 | 28.5 | 29.0 | 30.5 | 31.5 |
| cm | 71.0 | 72.0 | 73.5 | 77.5 | 80.0 |
Our original adult TENACITY Tees are unisex t-shirts sized down to be better fit for a Mama Bear. (Ex: a MEDIUM Tenacity is a unisex/men's SMALL)
If you're buying for a Papa Bear, please select a shirt one size size UP.
| TENACITY Sizing | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
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*Unisex Equivalent* |
XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL |
| Chest | ||||||
| in | 18.0 | 19.0 | 20.0 | 22.0 | 24.0 | 26.0 |
| cm | 46.0 | 48.5 | 51.0 | 56.0 | 61.0 | 66.0 |
| Length | ||||||
| in | 28.5 | 29.0 | 29.5 | 31.0 | 32.0 | 33.0 |
| cm | 72.5 | 74.0 | 75.5 | 78.5 | 81.5 | 84.5 |
Author t-shirts are cut by hand and sewn in small batches in Kolkata, India by our fair trade certified partners at Joyya (formerly Freeset).
While there may be slight measurement variances between shirts, finished shirts are tested to ensure any differences are minor and will not affect fit.
Shrinkage
A new shirt can be expected to experience 3% shrinkage after normal washing and drying.
Wear + Care
To help your clothes (and our planet) enjoy a longer, better life, we recommend washing printed and dark items in cold water, hanging to dry or drying on a cool setting.
Kids' CAPSULE COLLECTION Sizing
The LIBRARY Blazer
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Chest | cm | 36.0 | 38.0 | 40.0 | 42.5 | 45 |
| measure 1" below armhole | in | 14.25 | 15.00 | 15.50 | 16.50 | 17.50 |
| Front Length | cm | 44.0 | 46.5 | 49.0 | 52.0 | 55.5 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 17.25 | 18.25 | 19.25 | 20.5 | 21.75 |
| Sleeve Length | cm | 37.0 | 41.0 | 45.0 | 52.0 | 56.0 |
| shoulder seam to cuff | in | 14.50 | 16.00 | 17.50 | 20.50 | 22.00 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The LIBRARY Cardigan
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Chest | cm | 38.0 | 40.0 | 42.0 | 44.0 | 46.0 |
| measure 1" below armhole | in | 15.00 | 15.50 | 16.50 | 17.25 | 18.00 |
| Front Length | cm | 48.0 | 51.0 | 54.0 | 57.0 | 60.0 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 18.75 | 20.0 | 21.25 | 22.25 | 23.50 |
| Sleeve Length | cm | 37.0 | 41.0 | 47.0 | 53.0 | 58.0 |
| shoulder seam to cuff | in | 14.50 | 16.00 | 18.50 | 20.75 | 22.75 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The LIBRARY Vest
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Chest | cm | 36.0 | 38.0 | 40.0 | 42.5 | 45 |
| measure 1" below armhole | in | 14.25 | 15.00 | 15.50 | 16.50 | 18.00 |
| Front Length | cm | 48.0 | 51.0 | 54.0 | 57.0 | 60.0 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 18.75 | 20.0 | 21.25 | 22.25 | 23.50 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The NOTEBOOK Cami
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Chest | cm | 28.5 | 30.5 | 32.5 | 35.0 | 37.5 |
| measure 1" below armhole | in | 11.25 | 12.00 | 12.75 | 13.75 | 14.75 |
| Front Length | cm | 34.5 | 38.0 | 40.0 | 44.0 | 46.0 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 13.5 | 15.0 | 15.5 | 17.3 | 18.0 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The NOTEBOOK Cowl
| ONE SIZE | |
| diameter of opening laying flat | 24.0 cm / 9.50 in |
The NOTEBOOK Legging
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Waist | cm | 29.5 | 31.5 | 33.5 | 36.0 | 38.5 |
| in | 11.50 | 12.25 | 13.00 | 14.00 | 15.00 | |
| Length | cm | 60.5 | 67.5 | 76.5 | 82.0 | 87.5 |
| top of waistband to cuff | in | 23.75 | 26.50 | 30.00 | 32.25 | 34.50 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The NOTEBOOK Long Sleeve
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Chest | cm | 32.0 |
34.0 | 36.0 | 38.5 | 41.0 |
| measure 1" below armhole | in | 12.75 | 13.5 | 14.25 | 15.25 | 16.0 |
| Front Length | cm | 41.5 | 43.5 | 46.5 | 49.5 | 54.0 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 16.25 | 17.0 | 18.25 | 19.5 | 21.25 |
| Sleeve Length | cm | 33.0 | 39.0 | 45.0 | 49.0 | 57.0 |
| shoulder seam to sleeve cuff | in | 13.0 | 15.5 | 17.5 | 19.0 | 22.5 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The NOTEBOOK Tank
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Chest | cm | 29.5 | 31.5 | 33.5 | 36.0 | 38.5 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 11.5 | 12.25 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 15.0 |
| Front Length | cm | 38.0 | 41.0 | 45.0 | 47.0 | 52.0 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 15.0 | 16.0 | 17.50 | 18.5 | 20.5 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The PUNCTUATION Hoodie
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Chest | cm | 41.5 |
43.0 | 44.0 | 47.0 | 49.5 |
| measure 1" below armhole | in | 16.25 | 17.0 | 17.25 | 18.5 | 19.5 |
| Front Length | cm | 47.0 | 51.0 | 53.0 | 57.0 | 59.0 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 18.5 | 20.0 | 21.0 | 22.5 | 23.0 |
| Sleeve Length | cm | 38.0 | 43.0 | 47.0 | 53.0 | 58.0 |
| shoulder seam to sleeve cuff | in | 15.50 | 16.75 | 18.5 | 20.75 | 22.75 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The PUNCTUATION Jogger
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Waist | cm | 25.0 |
27.0 | 29.0 | 30.0 | 32.0 |
| in | 9.75 | 10.5 | 11.5 | 11.75 | 12.5 | |
| Length | cm | 65.0 | 71.0 | 77.0 | 83.0 | 89.0 |
| top of waistband to bottom of cuff | in | 25.5 | 28.0 | 30.25 | 32.5 | 35.0 |
| Inseam | cm | 45.0 | 50.0 | 56.0 | 61.0 | 64.0 |
| to bottom of cuff | in | 17.75 | 19.5 | 22.0 | 24.00 | 25.00 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The PUNCTUATION Pocket Top
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Chest | cm | 37.0 |
39.0 | 41.0 | 43.5 | 46.0 |
| measure 1" below armhole | in | 14.50 | 15.25 | 16.00 | 17.00 | 18.00 |
| Front Length | cm | 43.5 | 44.5 | 49.5 | 53.0 | 56.0 |
| high shoulder point to hem | in | 17.00 | 17.50 | 19.50 | 21.00 | 22.00 |
| Sleeve Length | cm | 39.5 | 47.5 | 51.0 | 56.5 | 64.5 |
| shoulder seam to sleeve cuff | in | 15.50 | 18.75 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 25.25 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
The PUNCTUATION Stretch Pant
| Size | XS | S | M | L | XL | |
| Equivalent | 5 | 6/7 | 8 | 9/10 | 12 | |
| Waist | cm | 22.5 |
24.5 | 26.5 | 27.5 | 29 |
| in | 9.0 | 9.5 | 10.5 | 11.0 | 11.5 | |
| Length | cm | 61.5 | 68.5 | 78.5 | 85.5 | 91.5 |
| top of waistband to bottom of cuff | in | 24.25 | 27.0 | 31.0 | 33.75 | 36.0 |
| Inseam | cm | 43.0 | 50.0 | 60.0 | 65.0 | 70.0 |
| to bottom of cuff | in | 17.0 | 19.75 | 23.50 | 25.5 | 27.5 |
All measurements taken with garment laying flat.
Shrinkage
A new shirt can be expected to experience 3% shrinkage after normal washing and drying.
Wear + Care
To help your clothes (and our planet) enjoy a longer, better life, we recommend washing printed and dark items in cold water, hanging to dry or drying on a cool setting.
Canada & USA
FREE SHIPPING on all orders totalling more than $150 CAD
$15 CAD Flat Rate Shipping on all orders under $150 CAD
Local pick-up is available at our North Saanich, BC Studio
International
FREE INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING on all orders over $250
$15 CAD Flat Rate Shipping on all orders under $150 CAD
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Delivery Times
We ship all of your purchases via trackable Canada Post Xpresspost. Please allow 4-6 business days for delivery in Canada, and 5-10 days for US delivery.
