Taos Skyline Shirt — Adobe & Mountain New Mexico Tee | Comfort Colors T-Shirt Specifications
The Taos Skyline Shirt — Adobe & Mountain New Mexico 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 |
| Taos, NM skyline illustration featuring adobe architecture, Wheeler Peak, and Taos Pueblo in a minimalist line graphic – front chest center | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print |
| Print Variant | Fixed design – Taos, NM Skyline (adobe, mountain, and pueblo elements) |
| 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 Taos Skyline Design Captures
Landmarks in the Taos Skyline Illustration
The Taos Skyline Shirt features a minimalist line illustration of the Taos, New Mexico horizon. The illustration includes 3 defining elements: Taos Pueblo (a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited communities in North America), the adobe architectural profile that defines Taos’s built landscape, and Wheeler Peak (the highest point in New Mexico at 13,161 feet). These 3 elements form the horizon that Taos residents and visitors recognize on sight – the view from the high desert that says home without a word. Part of the Skyline Shirts collection.
This shirt features a fixed Taos design. For a personalized skyline shirt with any US city, see Custom Skyline Shirts.
Who Wears the Taos Skyline Tee
The Taos Skyline Shirt is purchased by 5 buyer groups:
- Taos residents representing local identity in daily casual wear
- Former Taos residents who relocated – the skyline carries the high desert horizon into wherever life takes them next
- Arts community members connected to Taos’s historic artist colony, the Taos Society of Artists legacy, and the active gallery scene along Ledoux Street
- Outdoor enthusiasts drawn to Wheeler Peak, the Rio Grande Gorge, and Taos Ski Valley – city gear outside resort or trail-brand merchandise
- 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 Skyline Shirt as a Hometown Pride Gift
The Taos Skyline Shirt 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 landmarks are on the Taos skyline shirt?
The design includes 3 Taos landmarks: Taos Pueblo (UNESCO World Heritage Site), the adobe architectural profile of downtown Taos, and Wheeler Peak – New Mexico’s highest summit at 13,161 feet. -
Why does the Taos shirt include adobe architecture and a mountain?
Adobe construction and Wheeler Peak are the two defining visual signatures of Taos, NM. Taos Pueblo’s adobe multi-story structures have stood for over 1,000 years; Wheeler Peak anchors the Sangre de Cristo Mountains visible from the town plaza. -
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 skyline carries the adobe horizon and mountain silhouette of a place they still call home. -
Is the Taos skyline design officially licensed?
The Taos skyline illustration is independent, non-licensed original artwork created by GGIT Apparel. It is not affiliated with Taos Pueblo, the Town of Taos, or any licensed entity. For a custom city skyline shirt, see Custom Skyline Shirts.
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