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Volume I · №06

Proof of Concept

First rise. Bench rest. Final proof. Repeat.

Mauve / Navy
The story

About Proof of Concept

Proofing is when the dough becomes the loaf — when carbon dioxide builds, gluten relaxes, and the structure that will hold the bread together quietly assembles itself. It's also a metaphor most home bakers eventually internalize: trust the process, give it time, don't rush. Mauve on navy. For people who set timers and watch them.

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TL;DR

Proof of Concept is a Crosodo vintage-varsity t-shirt design from Volume I, No. 06. First rise. Bench rest. Final proof. Repeat. Heavyweight garment-dyed cotton in Mauve / Navy, available on crosodo.com and Etsy.

Fabric
Heavyweight cotton
Finish
Garment-dyed
Process
Print-on-demand
Sourcing
USA-made when available
The details

Materials, fit & care

Built to be worn hard and washed often — at the Saturday market, in the kitchen at 3am, and everywhere in between.

Materials
100% heavyweight cotton

Comfort Colors 1717 (6.1 oz garment-dyed) for the vintage hand-feel, or Bella+Canvas 3001 where a smoother print surface suits the design. Pre-shrunk and softer with every wash.

Fit
Unisex, true-to-size

A slightly relaxed unisex cut from S–3XL. Size up one for an oversized look. The garment-dyed cotton drapes rather than clings.

Printing
Water-based DTG inks

Direct-to-garment with food-contact-safe water-based inks, so the print breathes with the fabric instead of sitting on top of it. Bake in it — flour and butter wash out cold.

Care
Wash cold, hang or low-tumble

Turn inside out, machine wash cold, tumble dry low or hang to dry. No bleach, no ironing directly on the print. The color deepens slightly as the garment-dye settles.

A gift they'll actually wear

For the baker who has every tool but no good shirt

Proof of Concept is an easy gift for the sourdough-obsessed, the cottage baker running a home business, or anyone whose weekends revolve around the oven. Unisex sizing makes it low-risk, and every order comes with our free Cottage Baker's Field Guide PDF — a 50-state cottage food law reference to print and tape to the kitchen wall.

Questions

Proof of Concept — frequently asked

What is the Proof of Concept tee about?+
First rise. Bench rest. Final proof. Repeat. Proofing is when the dough becomes the loaf — when carbon dioxide builds, gluten relaxes, and the structure that will hold the bread together quietly assembles itself. It's also a metaphor most home bakers eventually internalize: trust the process, give it time, don't rush. Mauve on navy. For people who set timers and watch them.
What fabric and fit is this shirt?+
Heavyweight 100% cotton — Comfort Colors 1717 (garment-dyed, vintage hand-feel) or Bella+Canvas 3001 where a smoother surface suits the print. Unisex, pre-shrunk, true-to-size with a slightly relaxed cut. Available S–3XL. Size up one for an oversized look.
How do I care for it?+
Turn it inside out, machine wash cold, and tumble dry low or hang to dry. Skip bleach and don't iron directly on the print. The garment-dyed color settles and softens with each wash.
How much does the Proof of Concept tee cost and is it in stock?+
Proof of Concept runs $24.49 depending on size. It's in stock and made-to-order — printed and shipped within a few business days.
Does this make a good gift for a baker?+
Yes — Proof of Concept is a go-to gift for the sourdough-obsessed, the cottage baker running a home business, or anyone whose camera roll is mostly bread. Pair it with our free Cottage Baker's Field Guide PDF for a complete present. Browse more by recipient in our gift collections.
Where else can I buy Crosodo tees?+
Right here on crosodo.com, on our Etsy store, or on our native Shopify storefront — same designs, same cotton. We also post mockups and inspiration on Pinterest.