Flagstaff Route 66 Centennial Shirt Specifications
The Route 66 Centennial Flagstaff 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 |
| Vintage-style Route 66 centennial graphic featuring “1926–2026” date span, Mother Road typography, and Flagstaff / Arizona identifier — front chest center | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print |
| Print Variant | Fixed design — Flagstaff, AZ Route 66 Centennial 1926–2026 |
| 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 Route 66 Centennial Design Captures
The 1926–2026 Centennial Graphic
The Route 66 Centennial Flagstaff Shirt features a vintage-style graphic centered on the 100-year span of US Route 66 — printed as “1926–2026” — alongside Mother Road typography and a Flagstaff, Arizona place identifier. The design uses distressed lettering and a circular badge composition consistent with classic highway road-trip aesthetics. Route 66 was officially commissioned on November 11, 1926, and Flagstaff sits at mile marker 399 along the original alignment — the point where the highway crosses northern Arizona at 7,000 feet of elevation. Part of the Vintage Hometown Shirts collection.
Why Flagstaff on a Route 66 Centennial Shirt
Flagstaff, Arizona is one of Route 66’s most significant stops. The city served as a rest point for westbound travelers during the Dust Bowl migration of the 1930s, the postwar road-trip era of the 1950s, and continues as a live corridor today — one of the few original Route 66 cities where the highway still runs through downtown as Santa Fe Avenue. For anyone who has driven that stretch of asphalt through the ponderosa pines, the shirt marks a road that belongs to them as much as to history. Part of the City Pride Shirts collection.
Who Wears the Flagstaff Route 66 Centennial Tee
The Route 66 Centennial Flagstaff Shirt is purchased by 5 buyer groups:
- Flagstaff residents — representing local identity and the city’s living Route 66 corridor in daily casual wear
- Route 66 travelers and road-trip enthusiasts — marking the centennial highway passage through northern Arizona as a wearable milestone
- Northern Arizona University alumni — NAU students and graduates seeking non-licensed Flagstaff city apparel
- Former Flagstaff residents who relocated — the shirt carries the Mother Road and the elevation of a city they still identify with
- 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 Flagstaff AZ Shirts collection for more Flagstaff designs across all styles and colorways.
Flagstaff Route 66 Shirt as a Hometown Pride Gift
The Route 66 Centennial Flagstaff Shirt serves as a geographic identity gift for relocated Flagstaffians or anyone connected to the Mother Road through Arizona. 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 Flagstaff 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 centennial shirt that looks fresh off a rack misses the point — the worn-in feel matches a highway that has been traveled for 100 years.
All GGIT Apparel Hometown Shirts are printed on the Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed tee.
Flagstaff Route 66 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff 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 Flagstaff shirt come in?
The shirt is available in 5 colorways: Pepper, Ivory, Blue Jean, Moss, Berry, 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 1926–2026 graphic on this shirt represent?
The 1926–2026 date span marks the 100-year centennial of US Route 66, the historic highway officially commissioned on November 11, 1926. The design identifies Flagstaff, Arizona as the specific point of reference on the Mother Road. -
What is Flagstaff’s connection to Route 66?
Flagstaff sits at mile marker 399 on the original Route 66 alignment in northern Arizona at 7,000 feet elevation. The highway still runs through downtown Flagstaff as Santa Fe Avenue — one of the few original Route 66 corridors still in active use. -
Is this a good gift for someone who moved away from Flagstaff?
The Flagstaff shirt ships free to all US addresses with a 60-day return window. For someone who left Flagstaff, the Route 66 centennial design carries a piece of the Mother Road and the city they still call home. -
Is the Route 66 Centennial shirt officially licensed merchandise?
The Route 66 Centennial Flagstaff Shirt is independent, non-licensed original artwork created by GGIT Apparel. The design is not affiliated with or endorsed by any official Route 66 organization or government entity.
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