START WEARING PURPLE // PURPLE PANDA COLLECTIVE
START WEARING PURPLE // PURPLE PANDA COLLECTIVE
Some shirts are loud because they want attention.
Some are loud because they have something to say.
This one is for the people who spent years trying to fit into colors that never belonged to them.
For the ones who learned that standing out isn't the same thing as showing off. Sometimes it's just what happens when you finally stop hiding.
"START WEARING PURPLE" isn't fashion advice. It's a playful warning label. A Rust Belt recruitment poster for the strange, the creative, the stubborn, the hopeful, and the beautifully difficult people who refuse to become copies of everyone around them.
Inspired by torn wheatpaste walls, underground zines, midnight city streets, and the weird mythology that grows between smokestacks and streetlights, this piece feels like something you weren't supposed to find.
Wear it if you want.
Ignore it if you want.
You're going to see it eventually anyway.
Fabric
Made from specially spun fibers that make a very strong and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The "Natural" color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric
Without side seams
Knitted in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
Ribbed knit collar without seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Fiber composition
Solid colors are 100% cotton; Heather colors, Tweed, and Russet are 50% cotton, 50% polyester; Sport Grey and Antique colors are 90% cotton, 10% polyester;
Age restrictions
For adults
Warranty
EU warranty - 2 years
Other compliance information
Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
Country of origin
Made in Nicaragua
Dual Printing Techniques
Sleeve prints (for Print Clever and Underground Threads) and inner neck labels are printed using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, the remaining print areas are produced with Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing.
Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
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We want to make sure that you are satisfied with your order and we are committed to making things right in case of any issues. We will provide a solution in cases of any defects if you contact us within 30 days of receiving your order.
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