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"Ancient Migration" USA-Made 100% Organic Cotton Short Sleeve Tshirt

Regular price$69.95
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  • Limited Edition Print by Artist: Cloudsong
  • Low stock - 2 items left
  • Backordered, shipping soon

Hand-Drawn Design • Sustainable Fashion • Water-Based Screenprint

Ancient Migration - Limited Edition Screen-print

Honor one of North America’s oldest living bird species with Ancient Migration, our limited edition Sandhill Crane graphic tee inspired by the timeless return of cranes across the Western flyways. The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) has migrated these skies for millions of years—its call echoing across wetlands as a reminder of resilience, rhythm, and wild continuity. This design centers two dancing cranes, a mandala of the grains they feed upon, with geometric shapes containing other elements of their diet and ecology.

This original design was brought to life as a 4-layer screen print using water-based ink, creating a soft, breathable print that won’t crack or peel. Each shirt is screen printed in Colorado on USA-made, 100% organic cotton, combining ethical production with conservation storytelling.

Limited to just 75 editions, this sustainable unisex tee is designed for birders, conservationists, and lovers of wild places. As with all Earth Medicine Apparel Co. releases, this piece supports community-led conservation and honors the species that shape our ecosystems.

Wear it as a tribute to migration, wetlands protection, and the ancient pulse of the natural world.

Each organic cotton shirt is ringspun and combed, yielding a super soft feel. We have unisex shirts and sizes for femme bodies from XS-2XL.

ORDERS ARE ESTIMATED TO SHIP OUT ON THURSDAY, MARCH 5th VIA USPS

Size Charts here.

Key Features

  • Premium USA-made organic ringspun and combed cotton  – knit, sewn, and dyed ethically in the USA

  • Water-based, eco-conscious screen print – no plastics, no cracking

  • Hand-drawn artwork – all original illustration, no AI

  • Screenprinted by artists in Colorado – supporting local artists and small-batch production

  • Sustainable apparel – organic cotton, low-impact dyes, ethical labor

Our pricing reflects:

  • USA-based manufacturing
  • FLA and WRAP-certified facilities
  • Sustainable and organic materials
  • Small-batch production, limited editions
  • Water-based screen-printing in the Front Range (never direct-to-garment, never print on demand)
  • Direct community impact contributions

Fast fashion is cheap because someone else pays the cost — usually garment workers or the environment. We chose a different model.

All orders ship from Colorado, USA. Shipping & handling are calculated at checkout. We ship in recycled polymailers designed for a two uses, in the event you need to return or exchange anything. A tracking number will be provided with every order.

100% Organic Cotton

Made and Screen Printed in the USA

Our garments are made with 100% certified organic cotton, crafted entirely in the USA, a rarity in today’s fashion landscape where only about 3% of clothing is domestically made. Every stage after harvesting and spinning the cotton (knitting, dyeing, cutting, and sewing) happens within the U.S. using water-safe, low-impact dyes, supporting ethical labor, reducing shipping emissions, and strengthening local textile economies.

Organic cotton uses significantly less water, supports healthier soils, and protects farmers and ecosystems from toxic chemicals, making it better for people and the planet compared to conventional cotton.

Each piece is then screenprinted in Colorado with water-based inks for a soft, breathable finish that’s kinder to the planet and long-lasting on the garment.

When you choose this shirt, you’re supporting independent artists, American garment workers, organic farmers, and our ongoing impact partnerships dedicated to cultural sovereignty and land stewardship across the Americas.

Our Mountain Messengers Collection helps fund investments in Indigenous-led education, sovereignty, land stewardship, and economic opportunity across First Nations of the Rocky Mountains.

We pledge 5% of gross product margin from product sales and will organize our community into collective fundraising.

Current partners include First Nations Development Institute, a nonprofit organization committed to strengthening Native American economies, preserving tribal cultures, and supporting long-term community development.

Made with 100% combed ring-spun organic cotton (4.4 oz fine jersey), this tee delivers a soft, breathable, and lightweight feel that’s comfortable enough for everyday wear, whether you’re hiking in the mountains, layering for colder days, or lounging at home.

Its durable construction, including a ribbed collar, double-needle sleeve and bottom hems, and taped shoulder seams, ensures the tee holds up through repeated wear and washes without losing shape.

At EarthMedicine Apparel Co., every piece is made with care and intention.

We accept returns or exchanges within 15 days of delivery. Customer pays return shipping unless the item is defective or incorrect.

**Please review our sizing chart in the product description before purchase.**

Please review our Returns & Refund Policy Page to learn more about how to get a replacement.

Questions? Email info@earthmed.clothing

Wash cold with like colors, hang dry or tumble dry low. Do not iron the printed area directly.

Original, human-designed graphic apparel

Limited Edition

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Queer-owned business and designer

Screen-printed by domestic, artist-led printshops

Garments made in ethical factories with sustainable materials

100% USA-Made

Apparel with social and eco-impact

3% of profits from the Mountain Messengers Collection will be donated to the First Nations Development Institute.

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100% USA-Made Garments

These garments are made with 100% certified organic cotton, grown without conventional pesticides and crafted entirely in the USA—a rarity in today’s fashion landscape where only about 3% of clothing is domestically made. Every stage after harvesting and spinning the cotton (knitting, dyeing, cutting, and sewing) happens within the U.S. using water-safe, low-impact dyes and ethical labor. USA-made shirts help us lower our carbon footprint, too!

Don't take our word for it

★★★★★

What I love most  is how soft the fabric feels and how deep and rich the color is. I’ve already had a few people compliment it!

Jake S.

Denver, CO

★★★★★

Bought a King of The Heart muscle tank, it is super soft and I love that my purchase is helping build a Maloca for the Matses in the Amazon.

Alexandra C.

Bailey, CO

★★★★★

Supporting indigenous communities and conservation feels like a balm in these challenging times.

Daniela

Longmont, CO