Portsmouth Seaport Shirt – New Hampshire Harbor Nautical Tee , Comfort Colors T-Shirt Specifications
The Portsmouth Seaport Shirt – New Hampshire Harbor Nautical 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 |
| Portsmouth NH seaport nautical graphic — sailboats, lighthouse, rope anchors, and harbor typography — front chest center | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print |
| Print Variant | Fixed design — Portsmouth, NH Seaport Nautical City Pride |
| Licensing Status | Independent, non-licensed original artwork |
| Available Colors | Pepper, Ivory, Blue Jean, Moss, Berry, Mustard |
| Available Sizes | S, M, L, XL, 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 Seaport Design Captures
The Portsmouth Harbor Graphic
The Portsmouth Seaport Shirt features a nautical city pride graphic built from the visual language of Portsmouth’s working waterfront. The composition includes sailboat silhouettes, a historic lighthouse, rope anchor motifs, and seaport-style typography — elements drawn directly from the Piscataqua River harbor that has defined Portsmouth since its founding in 1653. The garment-dyed moss fabric reinforces the maritime aesthetic, matching the weathered, salt-worn character of the seaport itself. Part of the City Pride Shirts collection.
Why Nautical Imagery for Portsmouth, NH
Portsmouth is one of the oldest port cities in the United States, with a working harbor on the Piscataqua River that borders Maine and New Hampshire. The seaport district — anchored by Prescott Park and the historic Strawbery Banke neighborhood — draws its identity from centuries of maritime trade, shipbuilding, and fishing. For anyone who grew up watching tall ships pass through the harbor, these nautical elements are not decoration — they are the shorthand for a city that has always faced the water.
This shirt features a fixed Portsmouth, NH design. For a personalized city pride shirt with any US city, see Custom City Pride Shirts.
Who Wears the Portsmouth Seaport Tee
The Portsmouth Seaport Shirt is purchased by 5 buyer groups:
- Portsmouth residents — representing local harbor identity in daily casual wear
- Former Portsmouth residents — who relocated and carry the Piscataqua waterfront with them wherever life moved them next
- University of New Hampshire alumni — seeking non-licensed New Hampshire city apparel that connects to the Seacoast region
- Coastal and maritime enthusiasts — drawn to Portsmouth’s seaport culture, tall ship festivals, and Prescott Park waterfront
- Gift buyers — choosing a hometown harbor 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 Seaport Shirt as a Hometown Pride Gift
The Portsmouth Seaport Shirt serves as a geographic identity gift for relocated Portsmouthians and anyone connected to the New Hampshire 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" |
| XL | 24" | 31" |
| 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 nautical elements appear on the Portsmouth Seaport Shirt?
The design features sailboat silhouettes, a historic lighthouse, rope anchor motifs, and seaport-style harbor typography — all drawn from Portsmouth’s Piscataqua River waterfront identity. -
Why is Portsmouth, NH known as a seaport city?
Portsmouth was founded in 1653 on the Piscataqua River, one of the fastest-flowing navigable rivers on the US East Coast. The harbor supported centuries of shipbuilding, fishing, and maritime trade that still define the city’s identity. -
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 seaport graphic carries the harbor and the Piscataqua waterfront — the piece of the city they still call home. -
Is this shirt officially licensed by the City of Portsmouth or any NH organization?
The Portsmouth Seaport Shirt is independent, non-licensed original artwork — not affiliated with the City of Portsmouth, the State of New Hampshire, or any official organization. For a personalized version, see Custom City Pride Shirts.
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