Sunspel Applies Very Rare Dyeing Techniques for a New Collection of Tees

The English brand takes it back to the old school.

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Sunspel is taking you way, way back for its latest T-shirt collection. It honestly puts whatever coloring process your regular basic T-shirt game goes through to shame. The English brand went in and revived some traditional dyeing techniques to apply super vibrant colors to these cotton fibers.

Using indigo & woad dying processes is a rarity these days. Not that many people use or practice these ancient British and Roman dyeing methods anymore. Only a few master dyers in Japan who worship the God of Indigo—no really, there’s a shrine in every workshop—and skilled craftsmen elsewhere around the world hold on to these traditions.

While they take more time than the modern way of doing things, at least you know you’re getting quality hand dyed gear. The best part about each item in the collection is you won’t find two of the same colors. And as you go through life with these on your back, they'll fade and age in a way that's unique to you and you alone. There are four items total consisting of three tees and a crewneck. All are available now on the Sunspel website

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