AKRON // PURPLE PANDA COLLECTIVE
I've always thought cities get judged the same way people do.
Everybody notices the polished parts first. The things somebody intentionally put on display. The brochures. The slogans. The version that's supposed to be seen.
The truth usually lives somewhere else.
In the places that keep showing up every day whether anybody is paying attention or not.
The folks opening up before sunrise. The ones locking up after dark. The people carrying groceries. Fixing things. Building things. Sweeping sidewalks. Showing up for family. Showing up for friends. Showing up for another Monday when nobody would've blamed them for staying home.
Most places aren't held together by famous people.
They're held together by ordinary people refusing to quit.
That's always been the part that interests me.
The staying.
The trying again.
The quiet resilience that never makes headlines but somehow keeps entire communities standing generation after generation.
Maybe that's what home really is.
Not a place.
A collection of people who kept going.
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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Any goods purchased can only be returned in accordance with the Terms and Conditions and Returns Policy.
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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