Bristol Hoodies, Sweatshirts, & T-Shirts
Bristol sweatshirts, t-shirts, & hoodies printed exclusively on premium garment-dyed Comfort Colors apparel. Original designs from local Maine graphic artists. Pemaquid peninsula layers for lobster pounds and lighthouse trails.
Bristol Sweatshirts, Pemaquid Peninsula Heritage
Bristol sweatshirts carry the name of a town built on the Pemaquid peninsula, home to one of the most photographed lighthouses in Maine. Pemaquid Point Light has stood on the rocks since 1835, and the view from the keeper's house still stops people in their tracks. Bristol, Maine also includes New Harbor, Round Pond, and Pemaquid Beach, each with its own character. Our garment-dyed Comfort Colors blanks are heavyweight and pre-shrunk, designed for the salt air and the stories.
Bristol Hoodies, Lighthouse Point Layers
Bristol hoodies handle the wind at Pemaquid Point, which blows steady off the open Atlantic and makes the rocks worth the visit. The Comfort Colors 1567 at 9.5 oz. heavyweight, jersey-lined hood, garment-dyed color that ages beautifully. Bristol, ME is a town of fishermen, artists, and summer families who have been coming for generations. For the harbor town to the north, check our Damariscotta apparel.
Bristol T-Shirts, Summer on the Pemaquid
Bristol t-shirts work from the lobster pound at Shaw's Wharf to Pemaquid Beach and back without missing a beat. Garment-dyed Comfort Colors heavyweight cotton, soft and built for a summer on the peninsula. Bristol is the kind of town where lunch is a lobster roll on the dock and the afternoon is whatever you want it to be.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What is garment-dyed apparel?
Each piece is dyed after it's sewn, not before. This gives Comfort Colors their signature soft, vintage, lived-in feel and rich color from day one. The color gets better with every wash, and slight color variations between pieces are normal and part of what makes each one unique.
Are your Bristol clothing products the same as typical Bristol gift shop sweatshirts?
Not even close. We print exclusively on Comfort Colors, one of the fastest-growing apparel brands in the country. Premium heavyweight garment-dyed apparel that's thicker, softer, and designed to last for years, not a single vacation.
How do I care for Comfort Colors garments?
Machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors and a mild detergent. Tumble dry low or hang dry. Skip the bleach, fabric softeners, and high heat. Wash separately the first time as the dye can bleed slightly. They only get softer with age.
Do Comfort Colors tees and sweatshirts shrink?
Comfort Colors are pre-shrunk during the garment-dye process, which significantly reduces future shrinkage. Stick with cold water and low heat in the dryer and you will have no issues.
What is the fit style of Comfort Colors apparel?
Relaxed and slightly oversized with a casual fit. T-shirts are 6.1 oz. heavyweight 100% ring-spun cotton. Hoodies are 9.5 oz. 80/20 cotton-poly blend with a jersey-lined hood. Soft-washed so they feel broken-in from the first wear, not stiff or scratchy. See our Comfort Colors fit guide for full sizing details.
Will the print fade, crack, or peel?
Our designs are direct-to-garment (DTG) printed on pre-shrunk Comfort Colors garments, similar to screen printing but with sharper detail. Each garment is pretreated before printing, and the ink bonds directly into the ring-spun cotton fibers. No cracking, no peeling, no fading.
Do you offer free shipping?
We know shipping costs add up, so we pay shipping on all U.S. orders over $50. Just our way of saying thanks for shopping with a Maine company.
Do you offer wholesale hoodies, sweatshirts, and t-shirts for your Bristol apparel?
Yes. We offer bulk pricing on all of our apparel, including Bristol hoodies, sweatshirts, and t-shirts. Pricing is based on your specific order, and larger quantities mean better pricing. Contact us with your specific needs and quantities and we will put together a quote for you.
Will the colors match exactly what I see on screen?
Product images are digital mockups and may differ slightly from the finished garment. Colors can appear different depending on your screen's settings, and because every Comfort Colors piece is individually garment-dyed, natural shade variation occurs between batches. Print placement and size may also shift slightly from the mockup. These variations are part of what makes garment-dyed apparel unique and are not considered defects. For full details, see our color and print information page.