Support Queer Artists. Be Bold. Be You.

We’re donating $10 per shirt straight to the artist! Introducing our exclusive line of TransTape merch tee shirts, proudly designed by talented artists within the TransTape® LGBTQIA+ community. 

Artist: Virgil Matthews (He/They - @ethereal_hands_art)

About The Art:

"As someone who cannot really use a traditional binder due to my disabilities, this is a representation of how transtape and tape binding give me freedom and the chance to be myself and feel like the man I know I am inside. The flowers all have meanings linked to rebirth, good luck and positivity. I chose these flowers as I wanted to subtly show that realising you're trans is not the end, you're not wrong, and you're almost being reborn into the person you feel inside. 

I also chose flowers symbolising good luck to give a positive light to the long journey it can take to become the person you want to be, to wish luck to all those, no matter where they are in their journey and give some hope to those who can't yet come out. I chose to have a skeleton as the main focus instead of a living person to show a connection to trans people who have passed away and those who now get to walk in their footsteps and live thanks to how they lived. It also links to the idea of shedding your deadname and waking up as someone who, at their core and down to their bones, is the same person they have always been and always will be, even after death.  

I was inspired by artists like Michelangelo, Hieronymus Wierix, Giulio Romano, and other Renaissance artists alongside Gothic art and work I have previously done for my illustration degree, to make something with multiple meanings and that influenced the style of the overall piece. I have given the three most popular variations (in order), which I asked my followers about, alongside an inverse black and white version."

Why We Do It: 

Each t-shirt is a testament to self-expression, inclusivity, and pride. Whether you’re looking to support the community, express your identity, or simply enjoy stylish and comfortable apparel, our TransTape tees are the perfect choice.

Celebrate your identity and support the LGBTQIA+ community with every purchase, while putting $10 in THAT ARTIST'S pocket! Browse our collection and find the perfect tee that speaks to you. Wear it with pride, knowing that you’re part of a larger movement towards acceptance, equality, and love.

• 100% Ringspun cotton (4.5 oz.)
• Preshrunk jersey knit
• Semi-fitted
• Taped neck and shoulders
• Rolled-forward shoulders
• Double-needle sleeve and bottom hems
• Tear away label and double-satin label
• Machine washable
• For sizing details, click here
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