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The Ann Arbor T-shirt Company, situated in Ann Arbor, Michigan (approximately 40 miles west of Detroit), is composed of dozens of artists, screen printers, art technicians, logistics professionals, embroiderers, and support staff. We proudly design, print, and embroider the majority of our products completely in our factory.

Our origins can be traced back to a dorm room project between two friends at the University of Michigan. What sets our products apart is our commitment to fair treatment of our employees, who receive subsidized healthcare, 401k matches, company sports teams, catered lunches, and quarterly parties. We firmly believe that happy people make better shirts - from the artistry of the designs to the quality of the prints and the attention to detail in our work.

When you purchase one of our shirts, your money is distributed across the country, with approximately 35% spent on design, printing, and production in Ann Arbor, 22% on advertising and platform fees in Seattle, 6% on apparel distribution in Cincinnati, 4% on logistics in Atlanta, 4% on printing presses and equipment in Roselle, Illinois, 4% on cotton farming in Texas and the Southwest, 3% on fabric sewing in Toluca, Mexico, and 1% on screen printing inks from Pineville, North Carolina.

Screen printing is a delicate art, and we take great pride in our expertise. We hire, train, and retain skilled professionals through internal apprentice and educational programs, ensuring a thorough understanding of the intricate interplay between ink chemistry, curing heat, and apparel fibers. This attention to detail allows us to avoid common pitfalls like crooked prints, faded inks, or scratchy fabric.

We also invest in the best equipment and inks to ensure the highest quality. Our screen printing presses and support equipment are manufactured by M&R in Roselle, Illinois, allowing our printers to work efficiently with minimal waste. Additionally, we use QCM inks, which are more environmentally friendly, vibrant, and durable than cheaper alternatives.

Our products are crafted with care and attention to detail. The fabric is a soft, smooth, ringspun 30/1 fine jersey knit, composed of 90% USA-grown cotton and 10% polyester for a two-tone effect. The shirts are pre-shrunk, but like any high-cotton product, they may still shrink slightly in the wash.

If you ever find yourself in Ann Arbor, we invite you to stop by for a free tour and see firsthand how we create our apparel. We'd be thrilled to share our passion and show you the process behind the products that we're proud to bring to you.

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