TENACITY Tee
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In ADULT sizes!
The fiercest combination to walk the Earth: a will of steel...and a heart that is willing to be broken.
Spending their strength and power to defend the smallest and weakest, wearers of the TENACITY Tee know mama-bear love has little to do with biology and everything to do with a willingness to rise up and say, “Not on my watch.”
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Made for giving. Super soft tees celebrate who your favourite people are becoming. Each t-shirt is packaged with its own coordinating bookmark to create a meaningful and memorable gift.
Black - 100% Organic Cotton
Charcoal - 60% Organic Cotton / 40% Recycled Polyester
Family Bundle Savings. Save when you bundle four or more tees! Discount is automatically applied at checkout.
Definitely not fast fashion. Minimalist, gender-neutral designs on stain-hiding, made-to-last tees decrease cost-per-wear, making it easier to “Buy less, but better.”
Made honourably. Organic farming and fair trade manufacturing honour the beautiful humans who make our clothes. No greenwashing here. Author Clothing exists to create honourable jobs and provide families with a feel-good alternative to fast fashion.
Writing great stories. Each Character Tee is sewn by our fair trade certified partner JOYYA, in Kolkata India. Above and beyond honourable jobs, JOYYA provides a supportive community and life-changing resources for courageous women living in Sonagachi. Meet Our Makers.
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ADULT SIZING: Our TENACITY Tees are unisex t-shirts sized down to be better suited to a Mama Bear fit. (Ex: a MEDIUM Tenacity is a unisex/men's SMALL)
If you're buying for a Papa Bear, or prefer a looser fit, please remember to SIZE UP.
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Birth of the TENACITY Tee
The TENACITY Tee was originally created in support of our friend Marissa Froese during her battle with breast cancer. Marissa was an early Author-inspiration in the daily living out of her belief that everyday purchases are an opportunity to "love our distant neighbour".
We continue to be inspired by her example of generosity, creativity, and her desire to show hospitality and kindness to neighbours near and far.
Marissa left this earth in December 2023 but leaves a legacy of life-well-lived in the service of others. The fruits of Marissa's work live on through her family and friends - and can also be enjoyed through her gluten-free cookbooks and sourdough course, available at Wyndelin.ca
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.
Chest: Measure across chest from side seam to side seam just below the armpit.
Length: Measure from the point where the shoulder seam meets the neckline ribbing, straight down to the bottom of the shirt.
Children's T-shirts
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.
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 |
*NEW* Updated Sizing | |||||||
Size | XXS | XS | S | M | L | XL | XXL |
Equivalent | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
Chest | |||||||
in | 12.5 | 13.0 | 14.0 | 15.0 | 16.5 | 17.5 | 19.0 |
cm | 31.5 | 33.0 | 35.5 | 38 | 41.5 | 44.5 | 48.5 |
Length | |||||||
in | 16.9 | 18.3 | 19.7 | 21.3 | 22.8 | 24.4 | 26.6 |
cm | 42.5 | 46.0 | 50.0 | 54.0 | 58.0 | 62.0 | 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.
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.