87571 Taos Shirt — Zip Code Hometown Pride Tee | Comfort Colors T-Shirt Specifications
The 87571 Taos Shirt — Zip Code Hometown Pride Tee | Comfort Colors T-Shirt has 15 measurable specifications covering fabric composition, construction method, print placement, and available sizing.
| Blank Tees | Comfort Colors |
|---|---|
| Style | 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt |
| Fabric | 100% Ring-Spun US Cotton |
| Fabric Weight | 6.1 oz/yd² (207 gsm) |
| Garment Treatment | Soft-washed, garment-dyed after construction |
| Collar Type | Crew neck |
| Sleeve Type | Short sleeve |
| Fit | Relaxed, slightly oversized – unisex |
| Construction | Side-seamed, twill-taped shoulder-to-shoulder, double-needle hem |
| 87571 zip code bold numeral graphic – front chest center | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print |
| Print Variant | Fixed design – 87571 Zip Code, Taos, New Mexico |
| Licensing Status | Independent, non-licensed original artwork |
| Available Colors | Pepper, Ivory, Blue Jean, Moss, Berry, Mustard |
| Available Sizes | S, M, L, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL |
- 🫧 Machine wash cold
- 🌀 Tumble dry low
- 🚫 Do not bleach
- 🚫 Do not iron print
The Comfort Colors 1717 is dyed after full garment construction. Post-construction dyeing pre-shrinks the fabric, resulting in less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. Surface tone variation exists across individual units; no 2 shirts carry an identical shade.
What 87571 Means on This Shirt
The Zip Code of Taos, New Mexico
87571 is the United States Postal Service zip code assigned to Taos, New Mexico. The code covers the town of Taos and the surrounding Taos County communities that share its post office district, including Ranchos de Taos and El Prado. Zip codes function as geographic identifiers, and 87571 has indexed Taos in the postal grid since the ZIP code system was introduced nationally in 1963. For anyone who grew up dialing that number into a shipping form, 87571 is less a postal code and more a shorthand for the high-desert mesa, the adobe architecture, and the light that painters have chased here for over a century. Part of the Local Data Shirts collection.
Who Wears the Taos Zip Code Tee
The 87571 Taos Shirt – Zip Code Hometown Pride Tee is purchased by 4 buyer groups:
- Taos residents – locals representing community identity in daily casual wear
- Former Taos residents who relocated – the shirt carries 87571 into wherever life moved them next, 2,000 miles from the mesa or across the next state line
- Arts and outdoor enthusiasts – visitors and long-term community members connected to Taos through its art scene, Taos Ski Valley, and Rio Grande Gorge culture
- Gift buyers – choosing a hometown connection for birthdays, graduations, or the going-away party that needs to say more than a card
Browse the full Taos NM Shirts collection for more Taos designs across all styles and colorways.
Taos Zip Code Shirt as a Hometown Pride Gift
The 87571 Taos Shirt – Zip Code Hometown Pride Tee serves as a geographic identity gift for relocated Taosenos. The shirt is available year-round and fits 4 gift occasions.
- Birthday
- College graduation
- Going-away party
- Housewarming
Some shirts sit in a drawer. A hometown shirt gets packed first – because it carries a place, not just a print.
More options: Hometown Gift Shirts
Every US order ships free within 4–7 business days. Orders qualify for a 60-day return window from the purchase date. Items must be unworn and unwashed to qualify for a full refund.
Why Comfort Colors for a Hometown Hometown Shirt
Comfort Colors is a brand under Hanes Brands, established in 1979. The Style 1717 uses 100% ring-spun US cotton at 6.1 oz/yd², dyed after full garment construction. The post-construction dye process pre-shrinks the fabric, resulting in less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. The soft-washed surface produces a matte, broken-in texture across the fabric face. Garment-dyeing produces surface tone variation across individual units; no 2 shirts carry an identical shade. A hometown pride shirt that looks brand-new misses the point. The worn-in feel matches the memory.
All GGIT Apparel Hometown Shirts are printed on the Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed tee.
Shirt Shirt Size Guide
The Comfort Colors 1717 fits true to size with a relaxed silhouette. Size up 1 for an oversized fit. The table below lists chest width and body length in inches for all 6 available sizes.
| Size | Chest Width | Body Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 22" | 30" |
| 2XL | 26" | 32" |
| 3XL | 28" | 33" |
| 4XL | 30" | 34" |
Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem maintain shape after repeated washing. Side-seam construction prevents fabric twisting common in tubular-knit tees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What fabric is the shirt shirt made from?
The shirt is 100% ring-spun US cotton at 6.1 oz/yd², garment-dyed after construction with less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. -
Does the print fade or crack after washing?
The shirt print is applied using direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print. Machine wash cold and tumble dry low to maintain print quality. Do not bleach and do not iron directly on the print. -
Does the shirt shirt run true to size?
The Comfort Colors 1717 fits true to size with a relaxed silhouette. Size up 1 for an oversized fit. -
What colors does the shirt shirt come in?
The shirt is available in 6 colorways: Pepper, Ivory, Blue Jean, Moss, Berry, and Mustard. -
What is the shipping and return policy?
Every US order ships free within 4–7 business days. The 60-day return window covers unworn and unwashed items for a full refund. -
What does 87571 represent on this shirt?
87571 is the USPS zip code for Taos, New Mexico. It covers Taos and surrounding Taos County communities including Ranchos de Taos and El Prado, printed as the sole graphic element on the front chest. -
Why is a zip code significant to Taos identity?
87571 geographically indexes Taos, New Mexico in the postal system since 1963. For a town defined by its location on the high-desert mesa at 6,969 feet elevation, the zip code is one of the most direct numerical identifiers the place carries. -
Is this a good gift for someone who moved away from Taos?
The Taos shirt ships free to all US addresses with a 60-day return window. For someone who left Taos, the zip code 87571 carries a piece of the city they still call home. -
Is the 87571 design officially licensed or affiliated with Taos?
The design is independent, non-licensed original artwork and is not affiliated with the Town of Taos or any municipal body. For a personalized zip code shirt with a different US city, see Custom Zip Code Shirts.
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