The Story Behind the Teacher T-Shirt

How It All Started

When the teacher strike unfolded here in Alberta in October 2025, we watched thousands of educators stand together, asking for better support, better conditions, and better futures for the students they show up for every day.

We knew we wanted to help in the way we know best: through clothing that tells a story, supports community, and is proudly Made in Canada.

We launched the Teacher T-shirt as a pre-sale, hopeful but realistic.

And then the numbers started climbing.

Fast.

What happened next surprised us in the best way.

A T-Shirt That Turned Into So Much More

We didn’t expect a pre-sale to take off during such a busy fall season… but within the first day, the numbers told a different story.

The Teacher T-shirt wasn’t just “doing well,” it was becoming a movement.

And right away, messages began rolling in:

“Make it a crewneck!”

“What about a hoodie?”

“Winter’s coming, give us a cozy version!”

So we said why not?

We added a hoodie the very next day, still within the pre-sale window, giving everyone the option to choose something warm and cozy for winter. Production lined up perfectly for early December, just in time for the season.

As soon as the pre-sale wrapped up, we moved straight into production with our Canadian manufacturing partners. We even added extra units, knowing some people might have missed the pre-sale stage.

Now we’re counting down the days until this heartfelt, Canadian-made production arrives in early December.

The Giveaway That Blew Us Away

To celebrate teachers across Canada, we launched a nationwide giveaway, expecting maybe a handful of nominations.

Instead?

Over 500 teachers were nominated, each with powerful stories shared by students, parents, colleagues, and friends. Choosing just three winners was nearly impossible, but they’ve been selected and contacted. Once production arrives, their gifts will be on the way.

What Community Can Do

This project showed us something powerful: when people come together with purpose, real impact follows. A simple idea like a t-shirt became a way to stand with educators, spark conversations, and raise funds for the people shaping our future.

This is what happens when people come together with purpose.

Thank you for supporting teachers.

Thank you for supporting Canadian-made.

Thank you for showing up, again and again.

Want to Create Clothing for Your Own Community?

We also help schools, teams, nonprofits, and organizations design their own custom Canadian-made clothing, from custom hoodies, t-shirts, hats, and more.

Learn more or start your custom project HERE.