Ethically made with 100% natural combed cotton Black and Navy made with 100% Australian-grown cotton 🇦🇺 Other colours are Better Cotton / OEKO-TEX® certified True-to-size unisex fit, drapes well Short set-in sleeves Crew neck Side seamed, double needle hem to withstand everyday wear Preshrunk fabric to minimise shrinkage over time Mid-weight, 180 GSM construction for comfort Soft-touch, high-quality artwork for a premium feel Printed locally on Yugambeh Country (Gold Coast, Queensland).

Classic T-shirt - Once Spirit, 50 Years - Meeting Place - NAIDOC 2026

Q: Fabric & Care

Thickness Lightweight Heavyweight Softness Rough Super Soft Breathability Waterproof Breathable For best care, machine wash gently in cold water, using a mild detergent, and avoid using bleach or fabric softeners. Line dry out of direct sunlight, refrain from tumble drying to prevent shrinkage or fabric deterioration. If necessary, use a cool iron on the reverse side of the fabric to avoid damaging any prints or embellishments. Avoid contact with rough surfaces or abrasive materials, as this may cause pilling or snags in the fabric. For long-term care, store the garment in a dry place and avoid prolonged exposure to direct heat or moisture.

Q: Sustainability 🍃

Environmentally Responsible Selected colours are made from sustainably grown Australian-grown cotton yarns, renowned for their exceptional quality and sustainability worldwide. Australian cotton is the most water-efficient cotton industry globally and has achieved an 85% reduction in the use of herbicides and pesticides. ‎ Sustainable Production Life Apparel is committed to sustainability by partnering with vetted local and international manufacturers. We print these hoodies on demand, ensuring both exclusivity and preventing overproduction, which helps to reduce waste and minimise our environmental footprint. ‎ Eco-Friendly Packaging Our commitment to sustainability extends to our packaging, which is entirely plastic-free. We use kerbside-recyclable or home-compostable mailers to reduce landfill waste. All deliveries are managed by Australia Post, which actively supports carbon-offset projects aimed at reducing emissions and promoting a greener future.

Product Details ↓

$39.95

Style: Classic

Colour: Black

Black
Navy Blue
Cypress
Oyster

Size: XS

Measure the garment’s width from underarm to underarm and its length from shoulder seam to front hem. Allow for a 20mm variation, within production tolerance.

AU	Width	Length
XS (6-8)	445mm	685mm
S (8-10)	470mm	710mm
M (10-12)	520mm	750mm
L (12-14)	565mm	785mm
XL (14-16)	610mm	820mm
XXL (16-18)	640mm	835mm
3XL (18-20)	680mm	850mm
4XL (20-22)	750mm	870mm
5XL (22-24)	800mm	890mm
6XL (24-26)	850mm	910mm

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Features

This comfy standard cotton t-shirt is more than just a wardrobe staple - it's a statement piece and a guaranteed conversation starter. Bring art and personality to your everyday look effortlessly!

Specifications

Ethically made with 100% natural combed cotton
Black and Navy made with 100% Australian-grown cotton 🇦🇺
Other colours are Better Cotton / OEKO-TEX® certified
True-to-size unisex fit, drapes well
Short set-in sleeves
Crew neck
Side seamed, double needle hem to withstand everyday wear
Preshrunk fabric to minimise shrinkage over time
Mid-weight, 180 GSM construction for comfort
Soft-touch, high-quality artwork for a premium feel
Printed locally on Yugambeh Country (Gold Coast, Queensland).

Fabric & Care

Thickness

Lightweight Heavyweight

Softness

Rough Super Soft

Breathability

Waterproof Breathable

For best care, machine wash gently in cold water, using a mild detergent, and avoid using bleach or fabric softeners.

Line dry out of direct sunlight, refrain from tumble drying to prevent shrinkage or fabric deterioration. If necessary, use a cool iron on the reverse side of the fabric to avoid damaging any prints or embellishments.

Avoid contact with rough surfaces or abrasive materials, as this may cause pilling or snags in the fabric. For long-term care, store the garment in a dry place and avoid prolonged exposure to direct heat or moisture.

Sustainability 🍃

Environmentally Responsible
Selected colours are made from sustainably grown Australian-grown cotton yarns, renowned for their exceptional quality and sustainability worldwide. Australian cotton is the most water-efficient cotton industry globally and has achieved an 85% reduction in the use of herbicides and pesticides.

‎

Sustainable Production
Life Apparel is committed to sustainability by partnering with vetted local and international manufacturers. We print these hoodies on demand, ensuring both exclusivity and preventing overproduction, which helps to reduce waste and minimise our environmental footprint.

‎

Eco-Friendly Packaging
Our commitment to sustainability extends to our packaging, which is entirely plastic-free. We use kerbside-recyclable or home-compostable mailers to reduce landfill waste. All deliveries are managed by Australia Post, which actively supports carbon-offset projects aimed at reducing emissions and promoting a greener future.

The Artwork

"This work honours Elders who have carried the fire with determination through the decades, empowering our jarjums (children) to carry it for the next fifty, strong and proud in culture and identity."

Holly Sanders

One Spirit, 50 Years

2026
Digital Illustration

Holly Sanders is a First Nations artist and teacher, a proud Bundjalung woman, currently residing on Yuin and Dharawal Countries (New South Wales).

This artwork celebrates 50 Years of Deadly - Fifty years of NAIDOC and unwavering strength and spirit. Grounded in culture and Country, it acknowledges a half-century journey of resistance, truth, and pride.

The meeting places scattered across the work symbolise communities coming together as a movement. They represent places for voices to be heard, for resistance to take shape, and for the Deadly spirit of communities to celebrate and shine. These meeting places embody the resilience and ongoing momentum that has carried through generations and beyond these fifty years.

The colours reflect the balance of this journey. The ochres represent the land and the tracks walked by old people and ancestors, and those who stood steady, unapologetic, and proud. Surrounding these are the vibrant colours of Country that continue to hold and nurture us.

The story lines flowing across the canvas represent shared histories and the diversity of communities. They show knowledge being passed from generation to generation, creating space for truth-telling and acknowledging both struggle and strength.

This work honours Elders who have carried the fire with determination through the decades, empowering our jarjums (children) to carry it for the next fifty, strong and proud in culture and identity.

Fifty Years of Deadly is a time of reflection and a sign of continued movement. We honour all that came before by continuing the work - grounded in Country, truth, and resilience. We are strong, we are proud, and we are still here.

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