We've seen and shared shirts for book lovers before, but never a brand that puts being a book worm side by side with a competitive sport. Novel-T creates t-shirts for folks whose heroes happen to be literary geniuses (or iconic characters), not brawny athletes. Designed and printed in Brooklyn, the brand cleverly put ... continue reading
This is our third To A Tee Superbowl edition, so you can imagine that we're pretty happy we didn't start the feature back in 2008. If we had, this would be the same damn post. Way to keep things interesting, NFL. Superbowl XLVI will host yet another showdown between Big Blue and the Pats. Show up to the party (because ... continue reading
For a no-frills flask that's perfect to toss in your bag when you're out camping or exploring, turn to Stanley. The classic brand has been crafting solid, well-made food and drink gear since 1913. Their latest flask is the first in the Adventure Series which is aimed at being both essential and rugged. With more grip ... continue reading
Here at Cool Material, we're writers and artsy fartsy, Etsy-loving types. Our knowledge of science is limited to what we learned from the nerds on The Big Bang Theory (You can't escape it.It's the new Law & Order SVU. It's always on). So we'll have to find ways to fake it, like wearing a tee from Nonfiction, available ... continue reading
A quick Google search for arquebus tells us that it was a forerunner of the rifle and other longarm firearms used in the 15th to 17th centuries. Learn something new every day 'round here. Arquebus Clothing presents designs that have little to do with primitive, muzzle loaded guns, but they still look pretty good. Plus, ... continue reading
Special Delivery (in case you need vowels to understand words, dmbss) is a new-ish Melbourne, Australia based brand run by two brothers. Their mantra, "Create and Conquer," fuels the processes that go into producing a very limited run of tees, featuring easy-to-love subjects. Fixies, skulls, and an imaginary match-up ... continue reading
You remember the NBA, right? While it may seem like nobody gives a rat's ass about the league, the thirty teams resumed play on Christmas Day after an extended lockout. Even if you haven't paid attention since MJ was playing (the first time), these properly faded, throwback logo tees from Banner 47 should remind you ... continue reading
I don't know about you, but when I hear the term "husband and wife team" I think of The Captain and Tenille. And man, is that one lame husband and wife team. Tessa and Torrey are a married duo running a little shop in Vermont that is anything but. Their tees feature original screen prints, most of which are hand drawn, ... continue reading
Collaborations are usually pretty awesome...at least when it comes to fashion. Let us not forget about the time Bone Thugs N' Harmony and Phil Collins collaborated on a track. Known for their basketball-inspired themes, UNDRCRWN recently teamed up with Upper Playground for a limited edition artist collection. Fortunately, ... continue reading
As we put another college football season to rest, it's time to pick your favorite t-shirt, uh..I mean team. Homage, a brand we've visited before, puts together a fine collection of college tees. Here are a few representing universities that play some pretty good football and probably have an even better handle on ... continue reading
Some brands are worth revisiting. You already know we have more than a few favorites here. New York-based CXXVI is definitely one of them. And not just because of their cool wordless name. Their latest selection of hand-printed, American made tees is in line with the nautical-vintage-man's-man styles we know and ... continue reading
Think that nothing new can be done with a skull and cross bones? Mike Mitchell invites you to think again. The man behind Sir Mitchell is an artist and cat enthusiast. More importantly, in this selection of t-shirt designs, he has taken iconic figures and ripped their faces right off! The shop, which he and his wife ... continue reading
Maybe you don't give a crap about what kind of message your style is sending. But if that was the case, you probably wouldn't be here. Give the clever, tongue-in-cheek graphic tees a rest in exchange for a few that strive to deliver a powerful concept wrapped up in a visually pleasing package. Profound Aesthetic's ... continue reading
As the name suggests, Smashtransit creates transit-related T-shirts for those who love to travel, explore and roam the earth. Covering planes, trains and automobiles, you're bound to find one you like quicker than you can say "six bucks and my right nut says we're not landing in Chicago.” Their series of 'Fly' tees ... continue reading
While many of the tees featured here are influenced by pop culture, art, sports or humor, it isn't often that we find a brand that pulls inspiration from world history, iconic symbolism and human achievement. In other words, throwing on an t-shirt by Acropolis Apparel will make you appear 'more smarter.' Until you ... continue reading
While you've seen the posters that have made the Ames Bros a recognized name in the rock world, now they're eager to fill your closets with tees that possess the same superb attention to design. Featuring witty graphics with subjects inspired by TV shows, movies and mythical creatures, each screen print is just as ... continue reading
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