Taos Varsity Shirt — NM Hometown Pride Tee | Comfort Colors T-Shirt Specifications
The Taos Varsity Shirt — NM 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 |
| Varsity block-letter “TAOS” typography with “New Mexico” arc text — front chest center | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) screen print |
| Print Variant | Fixed design — Taos, NM 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 Taos Varsity Design Captures
The Taos Varsity Graphic
The Taos Varsity Shirt features bold varsity block lettering spelling “TAOS” as the centerpiece, with “New Mexico” rendered in arched text above or below the primary mark. The composition uses high-contrast typography common to varsity athletic aesthetics — thick stroke letterforms, clean negative space, and a structured layout centered on the chest. The garment-dyed fabric softens the print’s visual weight, giving the letters the kind of worn quality that looks less like a purchase and more like something carried across years. Part of the Varsity Hometown Shirts collection.
This shirt features a fixed Taos design. For a personalized varsity hometown shirt with any US city, see Custom Varsity Shirts.
Who Wears the Taos Varsity Tee
The Taos Varsity Shirt — NM Hometown Pride Tee is purchased by 4 buyer groups:
- Taos residents — locals representing town identity in daily casual wear
- Former Taos residents — people who relocated from Taos carrying the town’s identity into wherever life moved them next
- Outdoor and arts culture enthusiasts — visitors and admirers connected to Taos’s Pueblo heritage, Taos Ski Valley, the Rio Grande Gorge, and the regional arts and gallery scene
- 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 Varsity Shirt as a Hometown Pride Gift
The Taos Varsity Shirt — NM Hometown Pride Tee serves as a geographic identity gift for relocated Taosenos and anyone with a lasting connection to northern New Mexico. 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 Taos varsity shirt design look like?
The design features bold varsity block lettering spelling “TAOS” with arched “New Mexico” text. The high-contrast typography is printed front chest center on a garment-dyed Comfort Colors 1717 tee. -
Why varsity lettering for a Taos shirt?
Varsity typography carries a legacy of place-based identity — the same letterform tradition used by Taos High School and athletic programs across northern New Mexico. The design applies that visual language to town pride rather than team affiliation. -
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 varsity lettering carries a piece of northern New Mexico they still call home. -
Is this shirt officially licensed by Taos or any local institution?
The Taos Varsity Shirt is independent, non-licensed original artwork — not affiliated with Taos Pueblo, Taos High School, or any local governing body. For a personalized version, see Custom Varsity Shirts.
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