Tees

Beyond the Word

"Maarte is my childhood nickname. Everyone in my family calls me Maarte because I'm always too extra about everything. I would not go out without having my hair fixed. I would not wear something that is not ironed. I'd always wear some cheap but nice smelling kid's perfume. My family didn't have much growing up, but my Nanay and Lola always made sure I feel good about myself even as a young kid. I'm Maarte because of them. I'm Maarte because they built my confidence and made sure I know who I am." - Lavlie

Product Features

• Made from soft Triblend fabric: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• Lightweight 6oz fabric, double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem, and side seam construction

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.
• We recommend going one or two sizes up when ordering fitted sizing.

Fitted Sizing

Unisex Sizing

Beyond the Word

"I owe my fierce, compassionate Filipina blood from my Mama and Lola (grandma). If not for their sacrifices and love, I would not be where I am today. This design is a tribute to their beautiful, strong and caring hearts." - Jovie, Founder of Pinay Collection

Product Features

• Made from soft Triblend fabric: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• Lightweight 6oz fabric, double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem, and side seam construction

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.
• We recommend going one or two sizes up when ordering fitted sizing.

Fitted Sizing

Unisex Sizing

Beyond the Word

"Maarte means extra/ sassy. Maldita means baddie. Maganda means beautiful. To be Maarte and Maldita is to be beautiful." - K.D.

Product Features

• Made from soft Triblend fabric: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• Lightweight 6oz fabric, double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem, and side seam construction

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.
• We recommend going one or two sizes up when ordering fitted sizing.

Fitted Sizing

Unisex Sizing

Behind the Word

Walang Hiya meaning shameless, is a word that's been traditionally used to "shame" Filipina/xs for stepping out of the ordinary, for being critical and radical, and oftentimes, for just being ourselves.

Product Features

• Made from soft Triblend fabric: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• Lightweight 6oz fabric, double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem, and side seam construction
• Each design is individually heat pressed and inspected for quality
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading

Care Instructions:

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.
• We recommend going one or two sizes up when ordering fitted sizing.

Fitted Sizing

Unisex Sizing

Beyond the Word

Before reading the narrative below, this is an important reminder that being a woman, a Filipina, does not necessarily mean having a Pekpek (Vagina). 💖

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As a young Pina/xy growing up, how many of us have been shamed by talking about our period? How many of us were associated to being mataray, suplada or maldita just because it's that "time of the month"? How many of us did not learn about safe sex and sexuality at a young age because it's a topic that's deemed shameful? And because talking about our Pekpeks is deemed makasalanan (sinful)?

The Pekpek tee being a part of our collection is definitely something we're extremely proud of. Kaya let's go! Help us normalize these conversations. Help us empower our Pekpeks!

Product Features

• Made from soft Triblend fabric: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• Lightweight 6oz fabric, double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem, and side seam construction

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.
• We recommend going one or two sizes up when ordering fitted sizing.

Fitted Sizing

Unisex Sizing

Product Features

• Made from soft Triblend fabric: 65% polyester, 35% cotton
• Lightweight 6oz fabric, double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem, and side seam construction

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.
• We recommend going one or two sizes up when ordering fitted sizing.

Fitted Sizing

Unisex Sizing

Ingat palagi translates to Take care always.

Filipino significance of the word Ingat: “Ingat became the word of goodbye, replacing the old “sige”, during the martial law years. It was the last word uttered between and among those meeting to discuss what had to be done, in ways big and small, to end the Marcos Dictatorship. It was said with all the love and respect one was capable of. Because chances were one would meet again only in a prison cell, or a torture house, or at a wake.” - Ninotchka Rosca

Ingat - a word so thoughtful and endearing that also represents triumph and resistance. In this collection, “Ingat Palagi” embodies the warmth of community care, the tenderness of caring for one’s self, and the privileges we hold now as Filipinos because of the work of the revolutionaries that came before us.

It is a message we are putting out there in hopes to manifest more spaces and communities where we deeply care and advocate for each other, love one another wholly for who we are, and for all that we stand for. May this message manifest kinship and care. Ones that are deeply grounded in connectedness, acceptance, and justice.

When you support this collection, you’re also supporting Bahaghari & GABRIELA Philippines. 20% of the sales of this tee will go to these incredible organizations fighting for LGBTQ+ and women’s rights in the Philippines.

Product Features

• All sizes are in Unisex (no fitted sizing available).
• 100% ring-spun cotton, 8.1 oz
• Softer, Vintage garment dye fabric

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.

 Unisex Sizing

Ako ay sapat translates to I am enough.

How many times have you been gatekept from your own identity? How many times have you had to hear phrases like “You’re not strong enough”, “not woman enough”, “not Filipino enough”? And how many times have you had to doubt yourself and your Filipino-ness because of these voices?

You know what? We’re here to tell you that you are enough - full stop. Regardless of how people around you feel about the choices you make and about who you are - you are enough and more.

We’re here to remind you that our feelings of inadequacy and shame were internalized through societal expectations that try so hard to put us in a box. And that you're not any less than just because you choose to not conform within these corners. Your identity are for you to own and reclaim. Your truth is for you to embody. Your existence is and will forever be worthy.

When you support this collection, you’re also supporting Bahaghari & GABRIELA Philippines. 20% of the sales of this tee will go to these incredible organizations fighting for LGBTQ+ and women’s rights in the Philippines.

Product Features

• All sizes are in Unisex (no fitted sizing available).
• 100% ring-spun cotton, 8.1 oz
• Softer, Vintage garment dye fabric

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 

• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.

 Unisex Sizing

Walang Limitasyon means Limitless

As young Pina/xys, how many times have we had to hear role models around us say things like “you can do it, just work harder!” or “you can do all things you set your mind to”?

We know these quotes are meant to be inspiring, but for those of us who are immigrants, who are a single mother in a low income household, who are living with disabilities, or a young queer Pina/xy navigating this society - how confidently can we actually say we can do all things that we set our mind to?

The reality is that as Pina/xys with intersecting realities, we’ve consistently have to navigate barriers just to live a dignified life. We’ve always been put in a box, a box set with limitations on how we should present ourselves, what careers to choose, or who to become. These societal expectations and power imbalances have ended up pushing us in a corner all our lives. But you know what? We’re here to claim that power back.

Walang Limitasyon (limitless) is a merch designed to reclaim the very idea of living a life without limits. It might sound superficial after all that’s said in this caption, but through this design, our hope is that Pina/xys in our communities can claim the power and energy of feeling liberated in their own skin. Okay, fine… we hope to bring you the power and energy of a mediocre white man who thinks he can do it all!

But we’re also not just hoping here, you know? All of the profit coming out of this tee will go directly to the AssistHer Fund - a scholarship program aimed at providing financial and mentorship support to newcomer and immigrant Filipina/xs within Canada. We’re beyond dreaming, y’all! WE’RE. MAKING. THINGS. HAPPEN!

Assist Her Movement is nurturing a program that helps ease barriers to immigrant and migrant Pina/xys and manifest a space where they can feel limitless - within their education, career choices, and beyond!

Product Features

• All sizes are in Unisex (no fitted sizing available).
• Made from soft Triblend fabric: 65% polyester, 35% cotton.
• Lightweight 6oz fabric, double-needle sleeve, and bottom hem, and side seam construction

Care Instructions

• Our designs are heat pressed onto fabric. To ensure they last a long time, please only wash and tumble dry inside out. If you need to iron, only iron on the backside of the clothing. 
• Wash in cold & hang to dry to prevent shrinking and fading.

Size Chart (in inches)

• Length is measured from the highest point on the collar down to the bottom hem.
• Width is measured across the body of the shirt, one way.

 Unisex Sizing