Support Independent Journalism With NEW TPM Merch! | Talking Points Memo

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Our new ‘Support Independent Journalism’ merchandise is now available in the TPM store. Wear your support for truly independent journalism with all profit from sales going directly back into our journalism, not into the pockets of hedge funds or corporate overlords.

This is a companion discussion topic for the original entry at https://talkingpointsmemo.com/?p=1289820
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Thrilled at the opportunity to add companion merch to my much-loved Trump Razor mug, but I have several questions about the descriptions of the merchandise.

What does “pure white Orca coated” mean with respect to the mugs?

What is the fiber content on the tees? (“Designed with” does not convey fiber content.) Are they a specific brand? Some run large, some small, and this is useful information. Also, what is a “cvc” color?

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Hi!

Orca coating basically just means that it ensures exceptionally vibrant colors and high resolutions the mug is also dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, and incredibly long-lasting so the color won’t fade.

For the shirt the brand is Bella+Canvas. The product details are below:

  • Sideseamed
  • Retail fit
  • Unisex sizing
  • Shoulder taping
  • 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Ath. Heather 90% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% poly)
  • 145gsm
  • 32 single 4.2 oz finer thread, making the shirt softer and thinner
  • We comb out 2.5x more impurities than standard ring spun cotton
  • Long Staple Cotton makes for less stray fibres and a tight-knit print surface
  • All production is 100% sweatshop-free and Platinum W.R.A.P. Certified
  • Our fabric is dyed using 7x less water and eco-friendly dyes
  • By using newer, more efficient dye machines, we use less water than the average for clothing manufacturers, saving 24 million gallons a week. Any water we do use is filtered and recycled.
  • Solar energy is used to power our sewing and cutting facilities, motion-sensor LED lighting and skylights throughout each building, and electric car charging stations to encourage employees to go green.
  • Our manufacturing facilities and LA Headquarters produce almost no landfill because we recycle pretty much everything that can’t be turned into a tee. We’ve optimised our cutting to reduce plastic use, and excess fabric is recycled into a number of things like baby bibs or stuffing for upholstery. Let nothing go to waste!
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That’s ok, but I’m not buying unless the employees are vegans who bicycle to work.

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Where are they manufactured? The carefully worded Our manufacturing facilities and LA Headquarters leaves it unclear and most US-based industries don’t need to state they’re 100% sweatshop-free.

Thanks Jackie.

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There’s some more information here.

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Can we get, “TPM Badass”? And “Prime AF”?

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I ordered a mug the first day they were offered and have not received it yet. Something’s amiss.