Threadless Tshirt Review

Threadless

It is always nice to get home from work and discover a package of tees waiting for you. In this case it was three shirts from the recent insanitee sale at Threadless. These are far from the first that I have bought from the site so I already knew what to expect, but what is life without a few little surprises. The first thing I noticed was the packaging. Where all my other orders came in white plastic envelopes with the company logo on them, this time around it was a lain grey plastic envelope. Not sure if this is a move to cut costs or if they had just run out and to be honest it really doesn't matter. I am interested in the shirts rather than the packaging. When I opened it up I discovered a sticker nestled in amongst the tees which was a pleasant little surprise.

The tees themselves are just what I have come to expect. Nice clean crisp printing that is perfectly centered. The custom printed tag inside the neck area is a feature I just love as it has not just the name of the design, but also the artist. The only thing I can pick on is that the prints are not quite as nice to the touch as rivals Design By Humans. I am talking a very slight difference and it is certainly not a deal breaker. They are still soft and vibrant, they just feel ever so slightly a bit plasticky. It is not the sort of thing you notice unless you have the two side by side. 

Ship Destroyer

Ship Destroyer from Rise To Glory

This is the perfect sort of tee for those looking for an alternative to the common skull tshirt. A giant sea worm / monster thing destroying ships is just so horror, rock n roll looking that it could easily be a band poster. The artwork is just incredible and detailed that I want to get closer for a better look.

Octohug

Octohug from Sharp Shirter

Wee all need a hug sometimes and surely nothing on earth could hug better than an octopus. The most amazing thing about this tee is the 360 degree printing. It is not something you see very often and this is the first time I have ever seen it done like this. Amazingly cool.

Design By Humans Tshirt Review

Design By Humans

If you haven't already heard of it, DBH has something they call the Tee Grinder. Looking something like an electronic one armed bandit, you choose your gender and size, push the button and three random tees show up. Keep pressing the button until you get a selection you like. Simple. This is a unique way for a company to move old shirts and it is great for the consumer as your three tees cost just 25 bucks. I couldn't resist and ending up buying two lots.

Less than two weeks after I ordered the package was on my doorstep. That is amazing speed considering that I am in Australia. I ordered some tees from another site the week before these and am still waiting for those to arrive. The black plastic package has a see through window in the shape of the smiley face DBH logo which looks great. Nestled inside with the tees was a bonus sticker which is pretty cool. We all love freebies.

The shirts themselves are fantastic. Nice and soft even where the prints are. There are a lot of companies that could learn something here, although the secret is probably heavily guarded. The blanks are a nice length and fit, much like Threadless tees. I honestly can't fault the printing on any of them, even after a long thorough inspection. I am very impressed and am sure that you will be too if you order some.

Esoterica

Esoterica from Vicious History

I love the artwork and the subject matter on this tee, it is one of the most unique out there. Plague doctors were medical physicians who saw those who were infected during the Black Death. It is the sort of job that only those not quite right in the head would take on. Perfect subject choice for a company called Vicious History.

Make a Wish

Make a Wish by d.b

Unfortunately this is very close to being added to the denial files as there are very few of them left. Not hard to see why as the illustration artwork is stunningly good.

UPDATE - was just surfing and found this design on another site called DVNT.

Sacrifice

Sacrifice by darel

This snowman wants toasted marshmallows so much that he is willing to sacrifice his frozen body by standing right next to the open fire. It is funny and creepy at the same time. The creepiness is really amped up by the artwork. The orange glow in the night, the wickedly twisted branches for arms and the shadows on his face giving a slightly menacing aspect to his features all combine to give me a sense of uneasiness. This is really clever artwork.