FAQ | Comfort Colors 1717 Garment-Dyed Keepsake Tee

FAQ

How does this shirt fit?
This is the Comfort Colors 1717 — a relaxed, true-to-size fit with a roomy, lived-in feel and no side seams, so it keeps a clean shape. If you like a closer, more fitted look, size down one. If you want that classic vintage-tee drape, stay true to size.

Why does the color look so soft and worn-in?
That’s the garment-dyeing process, and it’s the whole point. Each tee is dyed after it’s sewn, which soaks the color all the way through the fabric for that rich, broken-in look you usually only get from a shirt you’ve owned for years. Every piece is a little unique — slight variation is the signature, not a flaw.

Is the fabric heavy?
Yes — this is a heavyweight 100% ring-spun cotton tee built to last. It feels substantial and soft at the same time, the kind of shirt you reach for on repeat. Pro Tip: these only get better with age and washing.

Will it shrink?
It’s pre-washed during dyeing, so major shrinkage is rare. As with any 100% cotton, high dryer heat can contract it slightly. Wash cold and hang dry (see our Easy Care Guide) and the fit stays right where you want it.

Why is this a keepsake tee?
The 25 for 250 capsule was made to mark a once-in-a-lifetime moment — America’s 250th. We put it on the best garment-dyed blank we could so the shirt you buy for the Semiquincentennial is still in your drawer decades from now. Built to outlast the moment it celebrates.