missionthread

Oakland, California

24.3k
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We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9 (6.5k)
15 years
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We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9 (6.5k)
24.3k
sales
15 years
on Etsy
24.3k
Sales
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9 (6.5k)
15 years
on Etsy
We calculate this number using a recency-weighted average of all ratings, with a rating's value decreasing by half each year to best reflect the current experience. 4.9 (6.5k)
24.3k
sales
15 years
on Etsy
24256 Sales

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Last updated on Mar 18, 2026
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About missionthread

Simply awesome tees and independent graphic apparel

Sales 24,256
On Etsy since 2010

Simply awesome tees and independent graphic apparel

From the country to the city to your favorite new shirt.

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    Torsten

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    Handprinting the possible shirts to the world since 2010. Formally a naturalist in Grand Teton National Park, I use a background of science to design joyful images with an emotional hook. Sweatshop free and handprinted by me, the original artist.

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Last updated on February 16, 2023

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Last updated on Dec 17, 2025

Frequently asked questions

What if my shirt doesn't fit?

No worries! It happens, if you bought it for yourself or have it as a gift, if the shirt doesn't fit or you want to try something different you can simply send it back and I will print ship you your new shirt the next day.

Are your shirts soft? What about the print quality?

I use Bella Canvas and Next Level shirts for the highest quality construction and absolute softest shirts I can find. Not only are these shirts incredibly comfortable and well fit but they are made sweatshop free and built to last. The ink I use is water-based and while it is absolutely permanent, it also is very soft to the touch.
You may be pleasantly surprised how comfortable. and vibrant my prints are compared especially to most shirts you see on Etsy which are coming out of a giant machine called a garment printer or using plastic ink that feels stiff and hard. Not here, you will love the fit and feel of my shirts.

Can you make me a custom shirt design?

I can certainly customize the color ink I print for you and also order almost any color shirt you can imagine for you to wear but if you want me to design a specific piece of artwork for you this is probably not the right place. Screen printing is really best used for high production numbers and will be too costly for a single or few shirts you might want.