£35
Puppeteer
his greatest illusion was making them think they were free
£35
his greatest illusion was making them think they were free
£35
a fragmented truth
£35
try to see what is not there
£35
rhythm runs through the soul
£50
is it a door or ajar?
£50
life's bigger than a box
£28
casual comfortable classic
£28
casual comfortable classic
£35
life's bigger than a box
£35
is it a door or ajar?
£35
right over wrong
£35
an eggcellent choice
£35
positivity perfection
£35
déjà vu
£35
a spooky fellow
£35
a chilled panda
£35
a wild shruum appears
£35
minimal melting moon
£32
safes smiles fistbumps and bros
All our t shirts are made with a blend of 70% bamboo viscose and 30% organic cotton.
We believe they are the best tees in the world not just for their unbelievable softness
but also for their unique properties as a fabric and a resource.
ultra soft, lightweight and breathable fabric
absorbent fibres help to remove moisture
naturally antibacterial, staying fresh for longer
one of the fastest growing crops in the world
lives off sunlight and water without the need for harmful pesticides
naturally sustainable, bamboo regenerates itself after harvesting
bamboo fibres are also 100% biodegradable, so when you are done with your tee it can be put back into the earth
Bamboo is a type of grass and one of the fastest growing crops in the world. It thrives naturally on sunlight and rainwater and even after harvesting sprouts more new shoots each year. It requires much less water than cotton, with 10x the yield per acre. It is also incredibly good at absorbing carbon out of the atmosphere and turning it into oxygen.
As bamboo often grows in impoverished areas of the third world, we believe there lies an opportunity to help. The expansion of the bamboo industry could provide jobs and opportunities for people in these regions, improving the local economy while harvesting a sustainable and eco-friendly resource.
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So how is bamboo turned into a fabric? First, the leaves and inner pith of the shoot are extracted with a steaming process and crushed into a pulp. This pulp is then treated with various chemicals to break down the natural fibres and dissolved into a viscose solution (regenerated cellulose fibre). The viscose is then forced through spinneret nozzles, spun into a yarn and then woven into a fabric.
Due to the chemicals involved in the manufacture the end product is not considered to be entirely 'green'. But compared to conventional cotton or polyester, it is a massive step in the right direction.
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The entire manufacturing process is certified and audited by the Fair Wear Foundation to ensure a fair living wage, safe working conditions and absolutely no child labour. In a world where sweatshops and cheap retailers are prevalent, this approach to manufacturing garments is essential for guiding fashion into a better future.
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All our tees are hand screen printed in Leeds using the finest water based inks available. These inks are much kinder to the environment than plastisol and produce a premium and long lasting finish that sits gently on the fabric.
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All illustrations are created by Tom Chadwick, founder of Tomoto.
With a passion for art and graphic design, Tom uses the t shirt as a canvas to explore new concepts and reinvent expectations of what fashion can be.
TOMOTO is an independent streetwear brand based in the heart of Leeds specialising in limited edition bamboo tees.
Ethically sourced, hand printed and exclusively designed we have put our passion into every detail to ensure that each piece we sell is of the highest quality and made to last. Taking our influence from all the good things in life we design our tees with the vision to inspire individuality.
Unlike most brands it’s not about us, it’s about you.. we only ask that you choose a tee, wear it well and tell your story to the world.
If you have any questions or just want to say something nice, send a message to hello@tomoto.co.uk or fill in the form below.
We'll be happy to hear from you.
