The TENACITY Tee - Author Clothing
The TENACITY Tee - Author Clothing
The TENACITY Tee - Author Clothing
The TENACITY Tee - Author Clothing
The TENACITY Tee - Author Clothing

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?

    illustration of how to measure chest and length of a t-shirt to choose correct sizing

    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

    Correct Mailing Address

    Please check that you have the correct mailing address entered before finalizing your purchase. We cannot be responsible for orders that are shipped to incorrect addresses.

    Delivery Times

    We ship all of your purchases via trackable Canada Post XpresspostPlease allow 4-6 business days for delivery in Canada, and 5-10 days for US delivery. 

    Import Fees

    You may be required to pay customs, VAT (Value Added Tax), duties or taxes in order to receive your package. If these fees are not paid resulting in your package being returned to us you will be issued a refund in the form of store credit.

    Customer Reviews

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    Erin S
    Beautiful and honored to have this shirt

    I have seen my dear friend rock this shirt and discovered after her passing that it was created in her honor. Opening up my package I was so excited and had a moment just seeing how all the details were so honouring: to her, Missy…to me the customer…the care and thoughtfulness was obvious but I loved knowing that the heart beat of this small biz is to honor the workers and the working conditions and organic farm practices. I learned all these things as I opened my T shirt (which fits!!! It’s soft!! I love it!!) but more than those things I will wear it and think of my dear dear Missy. Thank you so much Author clothing!

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    Barbara
    Perfect tee!

    I LOVE everything about my new TENACITY tee - it fits, feels and looks great. I'm tall and find it difficult to find tops that don't end up looking like a crop after a wash, and this tee is absolutely the best length! Thank you so much for a beautiful product that I can enjoy wearing, and can still sleep at night knowing that the people who made it were treated as I would want to be treated.
    Thank you so much !

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    Anonymous
    Fabulous

    Excellent quality, my girls love them, first comment "mom it's so soft!" Well worth every penny, style, comfort, great cause and story behind the shirt. Will definitely buy more. Oh and of couse, must mention world class service.

    So happy to hear your girls are loving their shirts. Thank you for taking the time to let us know!

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    F.V.
    Fabulous

    Excellent quality, my girls love them, first comment "mom it's so soft!" Well worth every penny, style, comfort, great cause and story behind the shirt. Will definitely buy more. Oh and of couse, must mention world class service.

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    Kelly G.
    Tenacity Tee

    I’ve loved wearing my t-shirt and people always notice the design. Love sharing the story of this awesome company. 🤍

    Thank you Kelly. We love that your tee is a conversation starter! Appreciate you sharing our story ♡

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