The T-Shirt is comfortable, casual and always in style.
THE ALL AMERICAN FASHION
At the beginning of the twentieth
century, the T-Shirt quickly became an American favorite. Now, a century
later, at the beginning of the twenty-first century, the T-Shirt remains as
popular as ever.
The American T-Shirt began during WWI
when American troops noticed European soldiers wearing a comfortable and
lightweight cotton undershirt during the hot and humid European summer days.
Compared to the wool uniforms that the American soldiers wore, these
undershirts were cooler and more comfortable and they quickly caught on with
the Americans. Due to their simple design, these shirts became known in the
USA as "T" shirts or, as we know them now, "T-Shirts".
By the 1920's, "T-Shirt" had become an official word in the
American English language with it's inclusion in Merriam-Webster's
Dictionary. By W.W. II, both the Navy and the Army had included the T-Shirt
as standard issue underwear.
Initially
pegged as an undergarment, the T-Shirt soon came in to it's own on the big
screen. John Wayne, Marlon Brando and James Dean all shocked Americans by
wearing their underwear on national TV. In 1951, Marlon Brando shocked
Americans in his film "A Streetcar Named Desire" when his T-Shirt was ripped
off of his body revealing his naked chest.
By
1955, the T-Shirt was tolerated worn without another shirt covering it. Then
James Dean made the T-Shirt real cool in "Rebel Without A Cause". James Dean
made the T-Shirt a contemporary symbol of rebellious youth.
In the 60's people began to tie dye
and screen print the basic cotton T-Shirt making it an even bigger commercial
success. Advances in printing and dying allowed more variety and the Tank
Top, Muscle Shirt, Scoop Neck, V-Neck, and many other variations of the
T-Shirt came in to fashion.
The T-Shirt was inexpensive, in style,
and could make any statement you cared to print. The American T-Shirt came
into it's own during the late sixties and seventies. Rock and Roll bands
began to realize that they could make significant amounts of money selling
their T-Shirts.
Professional
Sports caught on and soon the officially licensed T-Shirt became hot
merchandise.
During the 80's and 90's the
production of T-Shirts and the mechanics of printing on them increased the
volume and availability. Soon the American T-Shirt was being called a
commodity item in the apparel industry.
At the beginning of a new millennium,
the t-shirt has entered cyberspace and is now about to become even bigger.
The American T-Shirt is well built and it is made to be worn. The artwork
symbolizes the cultural and social climate of our times. The printing is
state of the art created by true craftspeople. The T-Shirt is a great
product.
Comfortable, Casual, and Always in Style.
The staff at DeerLake Design Patriotic Shirts is proud to
bring the American T-Shirt to a worldwide audience. We know that you will
enjoy the top quality of Patriotic and Inspirational Shirts and Sweatshirts we provide for you.
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