Category: Brands

A comprehensive resource of defunct t-shirt labels manufactured prior to the year 2000. Brand #4: Ched Circulation: Common Era: Mid 1970s to late 1980s Information: Little is known about Ched. Based on the various incarnations of the tag it was most likely bought out by Anvil in the late 80s who eventually replaced Ched branding with their own. Anvil Knitwear is still in operation today. If you have any info on Ched please comment below. The various phases of the tag design above spans from the late 1970s to 1990. Have a photo of a tag design we missed? Please ... Read more

A comprehensive resource of defunct t-shirt labels manufactured prior to the year 2000. Brand #3: Spring Ford Circulation: Common Era: Late 70s to 1990 Information: This brand of t-shirt emerged in the late 1970s as a general purpose blank. By the mid 1980s Spring Ford developed some ties within the music industry and they shifted focus to became one of the most popular choices for rock tees throughout the decade. The tag vanished in the mid 1990s but not before buying out the Touch of Gold brand in the early goings of the decade. Absolutely no information can be found ... Read more

A comprehensive resource of defunct t-shirt labels manufactured prior to the year 2000. Brand #2: Hanes Circulation: Common Era: 1910-present Information: A legendary vintage brand that has been in circulation for almost 110 years (and the only label featured in our guide that’s still in production.) In 1901 J. Wesley Hanes founded Shamrock Mills which was originally a manufacturer of men’s hosiery. In 1910 the company became known as Hanes Knitting and by 1920 they expanded in to “undershirts”. In 1975 Hanes introduced the Beefy-T; In 1980 a separate division was created in the company called Hanes Printables to manufacture ... Read more

A comprehensive resource of defunct t-shirt labels manufactured prior to the year 2000. Brand #1: Screen Stars Circulation: Common Era: 1980 – 2000 Information: Screen Stars is a staple within the vintage tee community and considered by some enthusiasts as one of the best fitting, best quality vintage t-shirt brands. The tag has featured numerous design incarnations throughout its existence which has featured sizing from kids to a rare vintage adult XXXL. Typically a poly-cotton blend Screen Stars also had a 100% cotton tee characterized by a blue logo on the tag. It was first manufactured by Fruit of the ... Read more