Eastern Whipbird | Organic Staple T-shirt
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Eastern Whipbird | Organic Staple T-shirt
The eastern whipbird is famous for its explosive whip-crack call, made by the male snapping his song so loudly it echoes through the bush — often followed by the female’s sharp “choo-choo.” Shy and rarely seen, these olive-green birds prefer dense undergrowth along the east coast, where they hop and skulk rather than fly, feeding on insects and small invertebrates in leaf litter. While not currently endangered, they rely on healthy, unfragmented bushland, and clearing or thinning of understorey can quickly push them out. Fun fact: many Aussies know the sound of the whipbird long before they ever see the bird itself.
- 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.
