Order of the Defense Heavy Cotton Tee
For those who stand firm in the face of steel — this Order of the Defense unisex heavy cotton tee serves as an unofficial tribute to the Peerage of rapier, cut-and-thrust, and the art of the duelist within the Society for Creative Anachronism. Fine skill, sharp mind, and honor in motion — these are the hallmarks of the Masters and Mistresses of Defense.
The front and back display a variation of the insignia associated with the Order of the Defense — three rapiers crossed in unity, the central blade upright and unwavering. Circled in stately medieval lettering, the device embodies precision, discipline, and the elegance of the duel between equal wills.
The left sleeve bears the same triple-rapier device without text, a quiet mark of respect and identity that remains visible even when the fight is finished and the blade is sheathed.
Crafted from sturdy yet comfortable heavy cotton, this shirt is ideal for practices, tournaments, classes, court, and the everyday life of those who walk the path of the rapier.
• Unisex Heavy Cotton Tee
• Full device printed on front and back
• Sleeve features emblem variation (no wording)
• Durable, soft, and event-ready fabric
• An unofficial tribute suitable for MoDs, Free Scholars, Provosts, and rapier community alike
⚔️ Grace in motion — steel in spirit. This is the Defense. ⚔️
Product features
- Soft, medium-weight 100% cotton body (heather/mixed colors vary with polyester blends)
- Twill shoulder tape and seamless tubular knit for stability and a clean silhouette
- Ribbed knit collar for stretch retention and a crewneck look
- Dual printing: DTF for sleeve and neck details, DTG for main prints; tear-away label for comfort
- Oeko-Tex certified, ethically sourced US cotton; durable 180 g/m² fabric with EU 2-year warranty
Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat
Fabric
Made from specially spun fibers that make a very strong and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The "Natural" color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric
Without side seams
Knitted in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
Ribbed knit collar without seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Fiber composition
Solid colors are 100% cotton; Heather colors, Tweed, and Russet are 50% cotton, 50% polyester; Sport Grey and Antique colors are 90% cotton, 10% polyester;
Age restrictions
For adults
Warranty
EU warranty - 2 years
Other compliance information
Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
Country of origin
Made in Nicaragua
Dual Printing Techniques
Sleeve prints (for Print Clever and Underground Threads) and inner neck labels are printed using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, the remaining print areas are produced with Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing.
Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
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