Portsmouth Varsity Shirt – NH Hometown Pride Tee , Comfort Colors T-Shirt Specifications
The Portsmouth Varsity Shirt – NH 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 |
| Portsmouth, NH varsity block-letter hometown pride graphic – front chest center | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print |
| Print Variant | Fixed design – Portsmouth, NH Varsity Hometown Pride |
| 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 Varsity Design Captures
The Portsmouth Varsity Graphic
The Portsmouth Varsity Shirt – NH Hometown Pride Tee features a bold varsity block-letter graphic centered on the chest, displaying "Portsmouth" in classic collegiate-style typography paired with "NH" and hometown pride detail elements. The design uses a distressed, worn-in aesthetic that complements the garment-dyed fabric beneath it. Portsmouth is one of the oldest cities in the United States, a working seaport turned cultural hub on the New Hampshire Seacoast – and the varsity treatment gives that identity the kind of weight a city this old has earned. Part of the Varsity Hometown Shirts collection.
Who Wears the Portsmouth Varsity Tee
The Portsmouth Varsity Shirt – NH Hometown Pride Tee is purchased by 4 buyer groups:
- Portsmouth residents – representing local Seacoast identity in daily casual wear
- Former Portsmouth residents – who relocated and carry the city’s identity into wherever life moved them next
- University of New Hampshire and Thomas More College of Liberal Arts community – seeking non-licensed New Hampshire Seacoast city apparel
- 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 Varsity Shirt as a Hometown Pride Gift
The Portsmouth Varsity Shirt – NH Hometown Pride Tee serves as a geographic identity gift for relocated Portsmouthians. 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 the Portsmouth varsity design look like?
The design features varsity block-letter typography spelling "Portsmouth" with an "NH" identifier and hometown pride detail elements in a distressed collegiate style printed on the front chest. -
Why is Portsmouth, NH a significant city for a varsity hometown shirt?
Portsmouth is one of the oldest cities in the US, settled in 1623, and serves as New Hampshire’s only working seaport. Its historic downtown, Market Square, and Piscataqua River waterfront define a city identity few New England towns match. -
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 varsity graphic carries a piece of the Seacoast they still call home. -
Is this shirt officially licensed by the city of Portsmouth or any institution?
The Portsmouth Varsity Shirt is independent, non-licensed original artwork – not affiliated with the city of Portsmouth, the State of New Hampshire, or any university. For a personalized varsity design, see Custom Varsity Shirts.
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