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"Carpet Was an Optimistic Choice" Unisex Oversized Heavyweight Crewneck T-Shirt
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"Carpet Was an Optimistic Choice" Unisex Oversized Heavyweight Crewneck T-Shirt
"Carpet Was an Optimistic Choice" Unisex Oversized Heavyweight Crewneck T-Shirt
"Carpet Was an Optimistic Choice" Unisex Oversized Heavyweight Crewneck T-Shirt

"Carpet Was an Optimistic Choice" Unisex Oversized Heavyweight Crewneck T-Shirt

Original designs you won't find anywhere else

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  • Cycling tradition meets domestic detail in a print where narrow lettering wraps a diagonal wheel, and a floral rug collects the evidence of the ride
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PLACEMENTFront print

Model is 6′2″ (189 cm) and wears size M.

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Designed in Korea
Sharp, lasting print
Printed near you
Estimated delivery: Nov 16 – Dec 2 Weekends are excluded; public holidays, customs and remote-area delivery may extend these estimates.

Not fast fashion

Original artwork you won't find on marketplaces. Every design is drawn in-house.
A name-brand garment. Printed on Shaka Wear, not an unbranded copy.
Ships from the US. Tracked delivery.
Free size exchange on your first order. Wrong size? We send the right one, free
If it arrives wrong, we fix it. Free reprint or refund for damage or misprints
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At a glance

Who it's for
Cycling fans and those who appreciate humorous, sporty graphics with a touch of home detail
Main benefit
Oversized heavyweight t-shirt with a playful print featuring cycling imagery and a floral rug motif in khaki tones
Fit
Boxy oversized fit with dropped shoulders and a wide chest; sizes M to XL.
Material
100% cotton heavyweight jersey, 9.1 oz/yd² (310 g/m²).
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out, on a gentle cycle with like colours. Use non-chlorine bleach only when needed; tumble dry low or hang dry.

“Carpet Was an Optimistic Choice” — Unisex Oversized Heavyweight Crewneck T-Shirt

Boxy oversized fit with dropped shoulders and a wide chest; sizes M to XL. 100% cotton heavyweight jersey, 9.1 oz/yd² (310 g/m²).

Design story & product details

The print uses tall, narrow lettering at the top, reading “CARPET WAS AN OPTIMISTIC CHOICE”, with a subtle curve to the upper words enveloping the visual centre. Orange detailing runs as thin inset lines inside dark blue-green letters, interrupted at intervals by small breaks that give the text a fragmented edge.

The piece would be fitting for someone who recognises the story in details and appreciates references to both sport and domestic moments in a men’s oversized heavyweight crewneck tee.

Size chart

Oversized Heavyweight T-Shirt · men's oversized fit, 9.1 oz heavyweight cotton — garment laid flat, in / cm

SizeChestLength
M22.4" 57.0 cm28.3" 72.0 cm
L23.6" 60.0 cm29.9" 76.0 cm
XL24.8" 63.0 cm31.5" 80.0 cm

Manufacturer specification; allow a tolerance of about 1 in (2.5 cm). Chest is measured pit to pit, length from the highest point of the shoulder.

Women: this is a men’s cut. Size down 1 size from your usual women’s size.


Product details

Materials & fit

Extra-thick premium cotton with a structured streetwear drape, noticeably heavier than a standard tee.

100% cotton heavyweight jersey, 9.1 oz/yd² (310 g/m²).

Boxy oversized fit with dropped shoulders and a wide chest; sizes M to XL.

Print placement

Front print, as shown in the photos.

Care

  • Machine wash cold, inside out, on a gentle cycle with like colours.
  • Use non-chlorine bleach only when needed; tumble dry low or hang dry.
  • Do not iron the print and do not dry clean.

Delivery & returns

Designed in Korea. Where it is printed depends on where it goes: the US, Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand are printed inside the region (about 4-10 business days, no import duty); South America, Mexico, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan are printed by our partners abroad and shipped internationally (2-4 weeks, import duty paid on delivery); Korea, Japan and every other country are made in Korea and shipped from Korea with tracking (some hoodies and sweatshirts for Japan are printed in Japan). The estimate for your country is shown at checkout. If it arrives damaged or misprinted, tell us within 7 days and we reprint or refund it. First order and the size is wrong? We send the right size free, shipping included.