Middle of the Road Tee — "Bad Strategy" Graphic T-Shirt
This cotton tee wears like an inside joke you can walk around in. A faded, road-worn graphic reads “MIDDLE OF THE ROAD” above a distressed yellow divider line and a flattened opossum, with the small caption “bad strategy” underneath — a wry nod to folks who laugh at everyday mishaps and sardonic roadside humor. The shirt’s relaxed crew silhouette and medium-weight cotton give it a lived-in ease that layers under a flannel or stands alone with jeans. It’s the kind of shirt you pull on when you want to shrug, smirk, and tell the world you’re not taking things too seriously. The print’s textured look feels vintage and slightly rough, matching the design’s tongue-in-cheek attitude.
Product features
- Durable 100% cotton medium-weight fabric (180 g/m²) for year-round comfort
- Tubular knit with no side seams for a smooth, waste-reducing silhouette
- Ribbed, seam-free collar and shoulder tape to keep shape and prevent stretching
- Dual DTF and DTG printing for crisp sleeve/label details and rich front graphic
- Tear-away label, Oeko-Tex certified, made ethically in Nicaragua with US cotton
Care instructions
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Do not iron
- Do not dryclean
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Tumble dry: low heat
Fabric
Made from specially spun fibers that make a very strong and smooth fabric that is perfect for printing. The "Natural" color is made with unprocessed cotton, which results in small black flecks throughout the fabric
Without side seams
Knitted in one piece using tubular knit, it reduces fabric waste and makes the garment more attractive
Ribbed knit collar without seam
Ribbed knit makes the collar highly elastic and helps retain its shape
Shoulder tape
Twill tape covers the shoulder seams to stabilize the back of the garment and prevent stretching
Fiber composition
Solid colors are 100% cotton; Heather colors, Tweed, and Russet are 50% cotton, 50% polyester; Sport Grey and Antique colors are 90% cotton, 10% polyester;
Age restrictions
For adults
Warranty
EU warranty - 2 years
Other compliance information
Meets the flammability, lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde level requirements.
Country of origin
Made in Nicaragua
Dual Printing Techniques
Sleeve prints (for Print Clever and Underground Threads) and inner neck labels are printed using Direct-to-Film (DTF) printing, ensuring crisp, detailed designs. Meanwhile, the remaining print areas are produced with Direct-to-Garment (DTG) printing.
Non-chlorine: bleach as needed; Do not iron; Do not dryclean; Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F); Tumble dry: low heat.
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