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Illinois orders are charged a 10% state sales tax at checkout.

PHILOSOPHY
I spend my mornings attending to my shops, which is a gentle outlet to the larger world. The message tee is a direct medium, like a sketchbook, that comes with an element of spontaneity that captures thoughts otherwise kept hidden. The tees are designed, yet printed to order, which allows for flexibility.

DESIGNS
Original designs in a variety of mediums; paint, ink, charcoal, marker, collage, old etchings, digital work and handwriting.
Each tee design can vary in position, color and size depending on the tee style.

ORGANIC COTTON
Tees are made of organic cotton, harvested and milled without the use of harmful chemicals, within strict global organic standards provided by the Organic Trade Association. Tees are made in the USA and Peru (check tee descriptions) and sweat-shop free.

HAND-DYEING
Hand-dyed tees are appreciated for their individual beauty and human touch. Each tee differs uniquely with subtle color variations that create a vintage look.

Unbleached natural tees are dyed in a cold water process with non-toxic direct dyes made in the US since 1879. The colors are pure and fixed with nature's salt and vinegar, creating little waste. A final machine wash with mild 7th Generation liquid laundry soap assures excellent colorfastness. I do not use "all purpose dyes" which have fillers or "reactive dyes" which are activated to last only a few hours, because it limits usefulness.

PRINTING
The revolutionary printing technique is an emerging digital technology that translates highly complex and sophisticated images. The printing process uses non-toxic, water-based, ink with no hazardous binders (like plastisol: liquified petroleum based plastic polyvinyl chloride (PVC) contains phthalates that exhaust toxins when exposed to a radiant heat source such as a dryer, iron, sunlight or even incinerators.)
The printing process produces little waste (any runoff ink is used for ink drawings) does not require any solvent cleanup. The ink is set into the fibers of the tee with a safe mechanical heat press that keep the fabric soft and washable.

MY LABEL
My one-of-a-kind studio label is an up-cycled fabric swatch from test printing added to the inside back collar.
The name of the tee project is on the lower side of the tee. Both labels are attached by heat pressure.

TAG
Each homemade clothing tag has a hemp cord and french pin and can be saved and used as a bookmark.

PATCHES AND TOTE
Each order includes a printed patch (leftover canvas remnants from painting) and 2 or more tees come packed in a printed reusable cotton tote.

PACKAGING AND MAILER
Each tee is wrapped in tissue and sealed with a custom sticker. The mailer is a strong, padded, and moisture resistant envelope made of 77% recycled fibers and 62% post consumer content.

SHIPPING
Tees are printed to order and are shipped with 3-7 days from the day order is received.
Both an order confirmation and shipping confirmation email is sent . DOMESTIC: USPS First Class mail and Priority Mail, depending on the weight of the package (3-5 days, starting at $3.50)
Each order has a tracking number which confirms delivery. INTERNATIONAL: USPS First Class mail, depending on the weight of the package, (5-10 days, starting at $6) with custom form and number. NO PACKING SLIPS: save all confirmation emails; to reduce our paper usage we do not include packing slips inside the shipment.

MAILING LIST
Buyers are automatically placed on my studio email list. Your privacy is kept. I use this list 1-2 times a year. There is always an option to opt out.

RETURNS AND EXCHANGES
Returns and exchanges are accepted, within 2 weeks of shipping, of unworn and unwashed tees. Please convo me and let me know your intentions. Ship the tee back to me with tracking #.
RETURNS: A full refund is given, once the T arrives safely. (Exchanges only for custom orders.)
EXCHANGES: Even exchange. We each absorb the extra shipping. Please include a note with details about your return and contact info.

LEE TRACY
855 West Blackhawk Street
Chicago, IL 60642 USA