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Sensitive t-shirts for creative women & men, durable and eco-friendly, designed and screenprinted with waterbased inks in Amsterdam

Since 2012, Päälä tees are designed and printed by artists in the Amsterdam-based atelier. It all started from the idea of taking a tee as art-canvas. Still rooted in the art community, Päälä designs are made through playing, discovering and doing. The designs are handprinted onto shirts by artists using silkscreenprint technology. The team’s expert knowledge in silkscreenprinting assures that each shirt retains its timeless print for years.

Päälä and sustainability go hand in hand: the garments are produced from high quality sustainable materials and printed with waterbased inks. Waterbased inks create durable prints with a soft touch. The silkscreenprint-atelier in Amsterdam is the only one in The Netherlands with the GOTS-certificate, which ensures it’s low environmental impact. Päälä tees are resilient, comfortable and soft to the skin; ensuring optimal wearing pleasure.

We hope you enjoy wearing our T-shirts as much as we do designing them.

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