Portsmouth New Hampshire History Lights Our Way Comfort colors t-shirt Specifications
The Portsmouth New Hampshire History Lights Our Way 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 |
| Portsmouth NH city pride graphic featuring a lighthouse illustration with colonial-style typography and the tagline “History Lights Our Way” – front chest center | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print |
| Print Variant | Fixed design – Portsmouth, NH City Pride – “History Lights Our Way” |
| 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 the Portsmouth City Pride Design Captures
The Portsmouth “History Lights Our Way” Graphic
The Portsmouth New Hampshire History Lights Our Way Comfort Colors T-Shirt features a city pride graphic centered on a lighthouse illustration rendered in a colonial-era aesthetic. The design pairs the lighthouse with “Portsmouth, New Hampshire” in structured serif typography above the tagline “History Lights Our Way” below. Portsmouth is one of the oldest cities in the United States, incorporated in 1653, and its working waterfront and colonial architecture form the visual and cultural identity the design references. The lighthouse is not decorative context – it is the marker that guided vessels into the Piscataqua River for centuries, the same river that made Portsmouth a colonial trading hub. Part of the City Pride Shirts collection.
The History Behind the Tagline
“History Lights Our Way” connects Portsmouth’s literal maritime navigation history to the city’s broader identity as a place shaped by centuries of commerce, shipbuilding, and civic life. Portsmouth’s historic district – Strawbery Banke – preserves more than 300 years of New England urban history in a single neighborhood. For residents and former residents alike, the phrase carries the weight of a city that has always known where it came from.
Who Wears the Portsmouth City Pride Tee
The Portsmouth New Hampshire History Lights Our Way Comfort Colors T-Shirt is purchased by 4 buyer groups:
- Portsmouth residents – representing local identity and civic pride in daily casual wear
- Former Portsmouth residents – who relocated and carry Portsmouth’s history and character with them into wherever life moved them next
- New Hampshire heritage enthusiasts – drawn to Portsmouth’s role as the state’s oldest city, its colonial architecture, and the Piscataqua River waterfront that defined Seacoast New Hampshire
- 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 Portsmouth NH Shirts collection for more Portsmouth designs across all styles and colorways.
Portsmouth City Pride Shirt as a Hometown Pride Gift
The Portsmouth New Hampshire History Lights Our Way Comfort Colors T-Shirt serves as a geographic identity gift for relocated Portsmouthians and anyone connected to New Hampshire’s Seacoast. 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 is shown on the Portsmouth History Lights Our Way shirt?
The shirt features a lighthouse illustration in colonial-style typography with the text “Portsmouth, New Hampshire” and the tagline “History Lights Our Way” printed on the front chest center. -
Why is a lighthouse used on a Portsmouth, NH shirt?
Portsmouth’s position on the Piscataqua River made lighthouse navigation central to the city’s colonial trade history. Portsmouth was incorporated in 1653 and operated as one of New England’s primary seaport trading hubs for over two centuries. -
Is this a good gift for someone who moved away from Portsmouth?
The Portsmouth shirt ships free to all US addresses with a 60-day return window. For someone who left Portsmouth, the city pride design carries a piece of New Hampshire’s oldest city – the history they still call home. -
Is the Portsmouth shirt officially licensed by the city?
The Portsmouth History Lights Our Way shirt is independent, non-licensed original artwork created by GGIT Apparel. The design is not affiliated with or endorsed by the City of Portsmouth or any official municipal body.
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