inspiringcolor
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
***Free Shipping in the U.S. on Orders of $35 or more***
*** Everything in the shop is ready to ship -- availability may vary by size and/or design***
I want to give a shout out to my husband, who has an Etsy shop that he has been working on recently -- lots of nice vintage jewelry and record albums to choose from! Please visit:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JeffarVintage
Welcome to our shop! Take some time to look around and be inspired! We have clothing for all ages in all colors and in amazing fabrics.
Inspiring Color started as a mother-son tie dye team inspired by color! We're happy to have you in our shop. Most of our items are custom-made by size and design. Please let us know how we can help!
*Please read important information in our profile section on care for your garments once you receive them. We also include this information with your garment when it is shipped.
Announcement
***Free Shipping in the U.S. on Orders of $35 or more***
*** Everything in the shop is ready to ship -- availability may vary by size and/or design***
I want to give a shout out to my husband, who has an Etsy shop that he has been working on recently -- lots of nice vintage jewelry and record albums to choose from! Please visit:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JeffarVintage
Welcome to our shop! Take some time to look around and be inspired! We have clothing for all ages in all colors and in amazing fabrics.
Inspiring Color started as a mother-son tie dye team inspired by color! We're happy to have you in our shop. Most of our items are custom-made by size and design. Please let us know how we can help!
*Please read important information in our profile section on care for your garments once you receive them. We also include this information with your garment when it is shipped.
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Reviews
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Psychoarts on Mar 4, 2021
5 out of 5 starsGreat communication and amazing tie dyes. The item worked great for my project.
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Andy on Mar 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful hat. Quick shipping. Appreciated the thorough washing/care instructions that were included.
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Elaine on Mar 1, 2021
5 out of 5 starsLove it ! Beautiful tie dye tshirt. Tie dye is so in style these days but the crap that you see in the stores just isn’t as vivid and gorgeous as something that is actually homemade! Great T-shirt.
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Krista on Feb 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful bandanna! Item true to pictures and description.
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Ashley on Jan 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful vibrant colors! The fit is loose and comfortable. Colors did not bleed in the wash.
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erinwhittington4 on Apr 10, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAnother beautiful piece from Jill! It is very vibrant and high quality. Thanks again!
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lhb575 on Apr 6, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful shirt! Mostly a rich, deep plum color, and the lighter shades are complimentary, and not gaudy. The design is so attractive! I read that the shirts run small and to order up, so I ordered the 2x though I normally prefer XL. It is a bit big but ok, as I like a looser fit for ease of movement and because I live in a hot climate. Shirt arrived quickly, well-packaged.
About inspiringcolor
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Father and sons kayaking in Inspiringcolor t-shirts! That's Zach with the paddle.
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Tie Dye hat!
Inspired by Color!
Inspiring Color Tie Dye is a shop filled with high-quality clothing, accessories and bedding that is individually dyed by hand by Jill Matteson. Each item is custom dyed by size and/or color and design. Here's a little history:
Inspiring Color started in the spring of 2007. Zach and Jill Matteson, a mother/son team, started tie dyeing clothing to raise money to support Zach's budding violin talent -- primarily to help pay for summer music programs. We loved the color and process so much, the name and the business was born!
Now, Zach is a professional violinist working and studying at the Butler School of Music in Austin, Texas. His quartet, Invoke, occasionally enjoys sporting an Inspiringcolor t-shirt -- and he remains my chief artistic consultant. Now, his little brother, Zephan, is helping and learning the ropes.
Inspiring Color recently moved from the little town of Luling, Texas -- home of the annual Watermelon Thump festival and inspiration for our watermelon designs -- to a beautiful historic city of Havre de Grace, Maryland. Check out our new shop video to see the location and learn about the process!
Shop policies
All of our items, unless specifically noted, are custom dyed for you by size and color. The pictures serve as examples of the item, but each one be uniquely yours -- same design and colors, but in your size and uniquely dyed. This process takes a little longer, as we keep a small inventory, so we have 1-2 week turnaround on most items (some a little longer such as sheets and sweatshirts/hoodies). If you need something rushed or for a specific date, please let us know and will do everything we can to accommodate you.
We dye using fiber reactive dye. It's a chemical process that actually changes the color of the fibers, making them colorfast. We wash our garments twice after dying, once using a special textile detergent to remove excess dye and a second time with vinegar and fabric softener. Altogether, the garments are washed twice times in hot water and rinsed six times, creating preshrunk and colorfast items.
Nevertheless, despite all of our precautions, occasionally there will be some residual dye left in your garment. To avoid staining, make sure you machine wash clothing in warm water with like colors and don't leave the them sitting wet in the washer or dripping dry. If there is residual dye, it can transfer to other clothing or muddle the design on the tie dye. This care should only be necessary the first two or three times you wash and you should feel confident afterwards. If in doubt, you can test by throwing an old white sock or rag in the washer.
Special Note: Silk and rayon garments, scarves, veils, etc. should be machine washed on delicate in a mesh garment bag and left to air dry. If you choose to handwash and there is bleeding the first few times, be sure to rinse until the water runs clear and blot well or spin the excess water out to avoid dripping.
It's Very Important to note that the bleeding, if it occurs, is only residual non-reacted dye. Your garment is not fading and will be bold and stunning for the lifetime of the garment.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel to contact us.
Accepted payment methods
Returns and exchanges
We do require an exchange/refund within 30 days of payment received. The item needs to be in as new condition, clean and unworn (except for the intial trying on). We hope this situation doesn't occur, but we desire your satisfaction and will be happy to discuss any concerns you have.
Payment
Shipping
All of our t-shirts, scarves, camisoles, veils, children's clothing t-shirts, one-pieces and caps and dog clothing are shipped 1st Class domestic. All other items are shipped USPS Priority Mail unless otherwise noted.
If a garment is listed as piority mail and you would prefer regular 1st class, just let us know. We are happy to accomodate your request.
Finally, if your Paypal and Etsy address/name differ, please indicate in your "message from buyer" which address to send your purchase to.
Ready-made items are shipped within 48 hours. Friday-Sunday orders are shipped on Monday.
Custom-made items are shipped within two-weeks of payment. We will contact you if there is any difference in this policy and when your item has been shipped.
On large orders, we will use UPS domestically as it is the less expensive method.
Additional policies and FAQs
We accept consignment and wholesale for our infant items and are willing to discuss other offers.