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The Only Black Tee You’ll Ever Wear.

Built from hemp + bamboo. Zero toxins. Zero fade. Zero excuses. If it sags, fades, or quits on you we replace it.

Hemp Blend: Softer than your feelings, tougher than your gym phase.

No PFAS: Zero toxins, zero plastic nonsense just clean, skin-safe fabric.

Lifetime Guarantee: If it sags, fades, or quits on you we replace it.

 
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Let’s talk about the champion of my closet: GritWear hemp T-shirts. These tees don’t just raise the bar—they are the bar. The hype’s real! I have seven black in rotation and not a single regret!

- Michael H.
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Material

Gritwear: 50% Hemp, 30% Bamboo, 20% Organic Cotton

No PFAS, microplastics or cancerous chemicals.

Made with Gritech™ technology — takes hemp's raw toughness and pairs it with bamboo's natural breathability to give you a shirt built to last a lifetime, without the chemicals that aren't.

  • Weight: Midweight feel with full airflow
  • Built Tough: 4x stronger than regular cotton
  • Stays Cool: Bamboo keeps air moving all day
  • Sweat Control: Pulls moisture out, keeps you dry
  • Holds Its Shape: No sagging, no stretching — ever
  • Low Maintenance: Wrinkle-resistant, easy to wash
  • Clean Materials: 100% natural fibres, zero plastic
  • All-Day Comfort: Soft from the first wear, stays that way
  • Color That Lasts: Fade-resistant wash after wash
  • Worth Every Penny: Outlasts 10 regular tees
  • Sun Protection: Natural UV resistance built in
  • Skin-Friendly: No irritation, no allergic reactions
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Size & fit

Fit: Fitted through the shoulders and chest, with room where you need it. Built to make you look solid — whatever your size.

Sizing: Stick with your normal size for a fitted look. Go one up if you like more room to move.

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Shipping & returns

Free shipping across Canada. Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days, with delivery usually taking another 3 to 7 business days.

For returns or exchanges, contact us with your order details. Every GRITWEAR tee is also backed by our Lifetime Guarantee. If it sags, fades or loses its shape, we’ll replace it.

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Threw out all my polyester shirts

The only shirt worth paying for

Grips the arms perfectly

Never sweating through this one

Best shirt I've ever owned

Still looks new after 80 washes

Threw out all my polyester shirts

The only shirt worth paying for

Grips the arms perfectly

Never sweating through this one

Best shirt I've ever owned

Still looks new after 80 washes

Threw out all my polyester shirts

The only shirt worth paying for

Grips the arms perfectly

Never sweating through this one

Best shirt I've ever owned

Still looks new after 80 washes

Threw out all my polyester shirts

The only shirt worth paying for

Grips the arms perfectly

Never sweating through this one

Best shirt I've ever owned

Still looks new after 80 washes

Threw out all my polyester shirts

The only shirt worth paying for

Grips the arms perfectly

Never sweating through this one

Best shirt I've ever owned

Still looks new after 80 washes

Threw out all my polyester shirts

The only shirt worth paying for

Grips the arms perfectly

Never sweating through this one

Best shirt I've ever owned

Still looks new after 80 washes

The Shirt Game Was Broken. So I Fixed It.

THE PROBLEM

Every shirt I ever loved — died.

Faded. Stretched. Stank. Fell apart at the seams.

I was spending a small fortune every year replacing shirts I'd paid good money for. It drove me crazy. I wanted one shirt. A proper one. Strong. Breathable. Comfortable. Something that would actually last.

FIRST ATTEMPT

"Hemp + Polyster" was the answer. Almost.

Hemp is Earth's toughest natural fibre — four times stronger than cotton. So I tried a pure hemp shirt. It was like wearing a burlap sack. Scratchy. Stiff. No breathability. Not happening. So I kept searching.


I BLENDED HEMP WITH POLYESTER...


BOOM. I created what I thought was the world's strongest shirt. Lifetime guarantee. Insanely durable. It wasn't super breathable, but it worked. People loved it.


SUCCESS! We took off. Customers were happy. Business was growing. I thought I'd solved it.

 
 

THE WAKE-UP CALL

Then I found out what polyester actually is.

My wife and I went through years of fertility struggles. When you're in that situation, you research everything. And I found something that stopped me cold: polyester is a plastic made from petroleum. The same material as plastic bags. And it contains PFAS — "forever chemicals" — linked in peer-reviewed research to lower testosterone, reduced sperm count, and infertility. I had been selling shirts made of this stuff.

 
 

What's Actually on Your Skin Right Now?

Check the tag on whatever shirt you're wearing. Bet it says polyester. Polyester is a plastic made from petroleum. That is not an opinion — that is chemistry.

When you sweat in polyester, plastic fibres sit directly against your skin — the largest organ in your body. Every wash releases microplastic particles into the water. Studies now find microplastics in human blood, lungs, and reproductive tissue.

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Decline in average sperm count over 50 years — researchers point to PFAS and synthetic chemicals as a key factor.

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Reduced fertility linked to high PFAS exposure. Source: National Institutes of Health.

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Of testicles tested in a 2023 study were found to contain microplastics. Including both human and canine samples.

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Polyester in a GritWear shirt. We use zero synthetic fibres. Zero PFAS. Zero microplastic shedding.

 
 

THE SOLUTION

ENTER Gritech™

After nearly a year of development, we created a blending process that had never existed before — combining the three most effective natural fibres on Earth into a single, extraordinary tee.

 
 

What's Actually In it?

Engineered with GRITECH™ — our patent-pending fibre technology. Three plants. No plastic. No exceptions.

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BAMBOO

Bamboo’s natural microgaps allow constant airflow without coatings that wash away. Naturally odour resistant. 300% more sweat resistant than cotton.

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HEMP

Earth's strongest natural fibre. 4× stronger than cotton. Gets tougher with every wash. Naturally UV-resistant, anti-microbial, and incredibly durable. The backbone of DuraWeave™.

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COTTON

Just enough organic cotton to keep the shirt satisfyingly soft from the first wear. Grown without pesticides. No synthetics. Pure plant-based comfort.

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FILLERS

Just hemp, bamboo and organic cotton, blended for strength, breathability and softness. Every fibre has a purpose. No polyester blended in.

 
 

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Built for Real Canadian Men.

Most brands design for the model — the 6'2" guy with 8% body fat. We design for everyone else. The Alpha Frame cut makes an average build look solid. That's the whole goal.

 
 

Frequently asked questions

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What is the GRITWEAR tee made from?

Our blend combines 50% hemp, 30% bamboo and 20% organic cotton. Each fibre has a purpose: strength, breathability and softness. No polyester blended in.

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How does it fit, and which size should I choose?

The tee fits close through the arms, shoulders and chest, with more room through the middle. Check our size guide against a tee you already like wearing. If you prefer a looser fit, consider going up one size.

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How do I wash my tee?

Machine wash cold with similar colours. Avoid bleach and high heat, and follow the care label for drying. Simple care helps keep your tee looking its best.

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Does it come with a Lifetime Guarantee?

Absolutely. Every GRITWEAR tee is backed by our Lifetime Guarantee. If it sags, fades or loses its shape, we’ll replace it. Contact us with your order details and we’ll take care of it.

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How long does shipping take?

Shipping is free across Canada. Orders are dispatched within 1 to 2 business days, with delivery usually taking another 3 to 7 business days, depending on your location. We currently ship within Canada only.

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How can I track my order?

Once your order ships, we’ll email you a tracking link. Use it to follow your delivery. If you need help finding an update, contact us with your order number.