EyeSwearApparel
Announcement
Happy Holidays! Please note: Due to holiday shipping delays, our store will close from December 9-25th to ensure that orders make it to you in time for gift giving. We are keeping a close eye on delivery times and will close sooner if necessary. Thanks for your continued support.
All slogans are original and were written by Kai Owens, a blind college student, athlete & musician. All sales benefit his college fund. Note that we hold © rights and design trademarks.
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NEW SLOGAN ALERTS!
My grandchild is blind and inspirational AF.
Ask before you touch. This shit ain't free.
THANK YOU: Thank you for your support and awesome reviews! We love to feature our real customers as our models. If you tag us, we will share your post on our social media accounts and give you a shout-out!
ACCESSIBILITY: If for any reason, you find our store difficult to navigate, please message us and we will be happy to assist. We also have a document available with a listing of all slogans available. We are happy to send it to you to make your decision easier.
INCLUSIVE SIZING: We offer sizes XS to 5X, however the styles and colors available for XS, 3X, 4X & 5x vary. If you'd like a specific slogan in a size that is not listed, simply DM us the details and we will send you the options that are currently available. We are working hard to integrate all sizing into our storefront. Thanks for your patience.
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Reviews
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Thomas on Nov 30, 2022
5 out of 5 starsReceived this yesterday and wore it for the first time this morning. Nice and warm and cozy!
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Jeanette Dempsey on Oct 18, 2022
5 out of 5 starsItem arrived swiftly. The tee shirt looks exactly like the picture and the sizing was accurate Would definitely purchase again
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Katie on May 12, 2022
5 out of 5 starsLoved this shirt for my son! Great service and fast shipping.
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Ann on Dec 26, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAwesome snarky shirt! Shirt itself is nice weight, not too heavy & not to thin. Phrase is phenomenal. My 13 year old VI son was gifted this shirt for his birthday and he & his TVI laughed uncontrollably when they first saw it.
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Keturah on Feb 11, 2022
3 out of 5 starsI didn’t realize the shirt was not tactile. The seller reached out and said they smell better after you wash them. The shirt is done well, just let me down because I didn’t read that it wouldn’t be tactile.
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About EyeSwearApparel
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Kai's life is the heart & soul of our company. Loves: Skimboarding & Drumming. "Seems pretty rad" -
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Cash is our rock star. Loves: Geology, Climbing & Biking. "Oh Sweet!" -
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Chris sees the humor in life. Loves: Sharks Teeth & Scooters. "Hey y'all watch this." -
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Kim is the advocate of your dreams or nightmares. Loves: Swimming & Watercolors. "Dun Dun Duuuun" -
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The Owens Family. Navigating blindness together with grace, humor and lots of laughter.
Our story.
Hi, we are the Owens family. Our youngest son, Kai, is 19 and is going blind from a rare ABCA-4 Linked Retinopathy plus Autoimmune Retinopathy. Some days it’s simply too much to feel like the “blindness ambassador” who has to politely and patiently educate an ignorant public. So, we created these shirts based on our own real-life interactions but with a twist – they include our sarcastic thoughts in braille.
Of course, it’s up to you whether or not you tell people what the braille actually says, because they will assume that it says exactly what is on the top, printed line. The joke is on them!
Families dealing with sight loss have real feelings and are facing real challenges to accessibility and the sappy, inspirational, grade one braille t-shirts on the market did not resonate with us. We hope to educate and change public perceptions of individuals who are blind and VI through the use of mature humor and sarcasm and by utilizing a combination of print and UEB contracted braille. The awareness statement is on the top line in print, followed by a "twist of sarcasm" on the bottom line in simulated UEB contracted braille. The simulated braille is not raised or tactile because we do not want to encourage unexpected touch.
The profits go into Kai's college fund. He is attending a large, public university and majoring in music theory and drum set performance. He's working really hard and we want to help him achieve his goals. Kai navigates with a white mobility cane and has recently qualified to receive a guide dog. He’s a braille reader and utilizes assistive technology to access his school work. He’s also a drummer in a few local bands and a sponsored skimboarder. He has a twisted sense of humor that we adore. Thank you for your support.
Peace out, The Owens Family
Sharing is Caring! Please share this link with your friends and use the tag @EyeSwearApparel on your Social Media Posts. We are excited to share your pictures on our social media accounts!
All slogans were written by Kai Owens and we hold exclusive © rights and trademarks. 2022
Production partners
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A high-end print-on-demand studio
NC, United States
Hi, thank you for your interest. We create the designs for EyeSwearApparel and when you place an order, our custom printer prints and ships the items directly to you.
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Cancellations: not accepted
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Sizing details
We have done our best to make everyone happy by choosing top-rated, high-quality, pre-washed, cotton t-shirts. The shirts are unisex but come in men's sizes so we recommend that women order one size down. For example, if you are a woman who typically wears a large in women's shirts, we recommend you order a medium in our unisex shirts. If you are still unsure which size to choose please consider that they are classic fit, but some say they run a bit narrow.
We also offer 3x & 4x sizes of most styles, but the color options vary. If you'd like to order one please send us a message and we will let you know what is available. Thanks!
Accessibility
Accessibility is super important to us. We took great care to describe our products fully. We tested our shop with screen readers and found that it is most easily accessed with standard smartphone voiceover features. It does work with Jaws, but as with most things online, it's a bit clunky. If you have any trouble placing an order please contact us at contact@eyeswearapparel.com and we will be happy to help.
We have a document listing all slogans available. We are happy to send it to you to make your decision easier.
Is the simulated braille raised/tactile?
No, the simulated braille is simply part of the printed design. It is not raised or tactile. We think this is best because we do not want to encourage unexpected touch.
Our shirts feature a visual representation of braille, non-tactile.
Custom and personalized orders
If you are looking for a slogan for your wife, husband, fiance, mom, dad, aunt, uncle...etc., please let us know. We will do our best to create a design variation of an existing slogan, to suit your needs. However, please understand that it may take a bit longer to process and fulfill.
Where is the slogan placed?
As of 4/20, we've had a re-design, now the nontactile slogans are placed on the upper chest, just under the collarbone, on the front of the shirt.
Can I get the slogan placed on the back of the shirt?
Sure, contact us prior to placing an order and we will be happy to send you a link to a shirt with the logo placed on the back.
COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARK
All slogans were written by Kai Owens and we hold exclusive © rights and design trademarks. 2022