Castine T-Shirts, Hoodies, & Sweatshirts
Castine sweatshirts, t-shirts, & hoodies printed exclusively on premium garment-dyed Comfort Colors apparel. Original designs from a Maine apparel company, created by local Maine graphic artists who know the Penobscot Bay coast.
Castine Sweatshirts, Four Flags and a Training Ship
Castine sweatshirts carry the history of a town that four nations fought over before Maine even became a state. The Federal-era houses still line Main Street, the harbor is full of working boats, and Maine Maritime Academy anchors the peninsula. Our Comfort Colors garment-dyed apparel is heavyweight, pre-shrunk, and soft from the first wear. Castine, Maine clothing built by a company that understands small coastal towns. Browse our Belfast sweatshirts for the bay town across the water. Pick up our Vintage College Castine sweatshirt for the classic look.
Castine Hoodies, Penobscot Bay Cold
The wind coming off Penobscot Bay hits Castine, ME harder than most of the midcoast. Our Castine Flag hoodie is built on the Comfort Colors 1567, 9.5 oz. heavyweight with a jersey-lined hood, garment-dyed so the color only improves over time. Cadets at MMA already know about layering for the waterfront. Castine hoodies make a keepsake that means more than anything from the campus bookstore. See our Deer Isle hoodies for the island down the reach.
Castine T-Shirts, Summer on the Peninsula
Castine t-shirts come out when the sailing season starts and the town doubles in size. The galleries open, the Castine Yacht Club fills up, and the harbor turns into a postcard. Our Castine Sailboat pullover captures that waterfront feel. Garment-dyed Comfort Colors tees in heavyweight cotton, soft and broken-in from the start. The kind of shirt you wear all summer and still reach for in September.
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 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 Castine apparel?
Yes. We offer bulk pricing on all of our apparel, including Castine 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.