Castine Sweatshirts & T-Shirts
Castine sweatshirts, t-shirts, & hoodies printed exclusively on premium garment-dyed Comfort Colors apparel. Original designs from a Maine apparel company, created by local designers. Layers for the maritime academy town on the Penobscot.
Castine Sweatshirts, Maritime Academy Town
Four flags flew over Castine before it settled down. The town still carries that weight in its Federal-era houses and the training ship docked at Maine Maritime Academy. Our Castine sweatshirts and t-shirts carry their own kind of weight: Comfort Colors garment-dyed apparel, heavyweight, pre-shrunk, soft-washed. Castine clothing with more history than most. Our Belfast sweatshirts cover the bay town across the water.
Castine Hoodies, Penobscot Bay Layers
Fall semester at Maine Maritime means Castine gets cold before most of the coast admits it. A Comfort Colors 1567 handles that honestly: 9.5 oz., 80/20 cotton-poly, jersey-lined hood, garment-dyed for color that stays put. Pre-shrunk, soft-washed from the start. See our Deer Isle tees for the island down the peninsula.
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 Castine clothing products the same as typical Castine 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’ll 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 $75. Just our way of saying thanks for shopping with a Maine company.