Gouldian Finch | Organic Staple T-shirt
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Gouldian Finch | Organic Staple T-shirt
The Gouldian finch is often called Australia’s rainbow bird, with brilliant purple, green, yellow and turquoise plumage that makes it look almost unreal. Native to the tropical savannas of northern Australia, these tiny finches travel in flocks and feed mainly on grass seeds, gathering around waterholes during the dry season. Despite their vibrant colours, wild populations have declined due to habitat loss, altered fire regimes and reduced food availability. Conservation groups like Australian Wildlife Conservancy work to protect and restore the northern habitats these remarkable birds depend on. Males can have red, black or yellow faces — and for some reason, they all seem equally convinced they’re the best-looking bird in the bush.
- Fabric: Mid weight, 100% combed organic cotton (15% viscose in marle colourways) sustainably grown without herbicides or pesticides.
- Fit: Regular fit with a crew neck.
- Construction: Side-seamed, GOTS-certified, with neck ribbing, shoulder-to-shoulder tape, and double needle hems. It is also pre-shrunk to minimize shrinkage.
Care- for maximum print life:
- Turn inside out: Always invert your shirt before putting it in the wash to reduce friction against the Direct-to-Garment (DTG) ink.
- Cold & gentle: Wash the garment on a cold cycle (under 30°C) on your machine's gentlest setting.
- Mild detergent only: Use standard, mild washing powder. Avoid heavy-duty detergents, enzymes, and bleaching agents (even non-chlorine ones, if possible).
- No softeners: Do not use fabric softeners, as these can strip or degrade the coloured inks.
