How to Choose a T1C Graphic T-Shirt: Design Buying Guide
By Tier 1 Concealed | Published: 2026-10-31
Category: Buying Guides
Pick a T1C graphic tee by design, fit, and fabric. Compare three shirts, learn sizing rules, and decide which one earns a spot in your rotation.
Quick answer
Choose the T1C graphic tee whose design you will actually wear and whose 60% cotton / 40% polyester fabric suits your routine. Start with the Bullet Star for a clean everyday look, the Pineapple Grenade for a playful statement, or the Dunks for a range-friendly vibe. Then confirm your size using the high point shoulder and bust measurements, not just a generic S–XL guess.
Why the design should drive your first decision
Graphic tees live or die by how often you reach for them. A bold print that matches your range-day humor may sit in the drawer on office days, while a subtle logo works across more outfits. T1C’s current lineup covers both ends: the Bullet Star leans clean and branded, the Pineapple Grenade is a conversation piece, and the Dunks nods to range culture with a spent-casing theme. Pick the design that fits the settings where you actually wear T-shirts.
Fabric and shipping trade-offs to plan around
All three shirts use the same 60% cotton / 40% polyester blend, so the feel and care routine are consistent across designs. That means your decision comes down to print and fit, not fabric differences. Shipping is the other practical variable: if you order a shirt alone, allow 5–7 business days for it to ship. If you order it with a holster, the shirt ships in the same package when the holster ships, which can save a separate delivery but ties the shirt’s arrival to the holster’s timeline.
Fit signals that matter more than the size label
T1C lists high point shoulder (HPS) length and bust/width measured across the chest 1 inch below the armhole, seam to seam. Those two numbers tell you how a shirt will hang and layer far better than a generic size chart. If you are between sizes, compare your best-fitting tee’s HPS and bust measurements to the T1C chart before ordering. Because the catalog does not list a stretch percentage or a tall/athletic cut, treat the measurements as your primary guide and size up if you prefer a relaxed fit over a close one.
Decision rules for picking your T1C graphic tee
- Match the print to your most common setting: If you need one tee for everyday errands and casual workdays, choose the Bullet Star. If you want a shirt that starts conversations at the range, choose the Pineapple Grenade or Dunks.
- Use HPS and bust measurements to set your size: Measure a tee that fits you well from the highest shoulder point to the hem, and across the chest 1 inch below the armhole. Compare those numbers to the T1C chart. If you fall between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit or stay down for a closer fit. Write your HPS and bust numbers down before you open the size menu.
- Decide whether to bundle with a holster: Order the shirt with a holster only if you are comfortable waiting for the holster’s ship date, since the shirt ships in the same package. If you need the shirt sooner, order it alone and plan for the 5–7 business day window.
Design and fabric facts
- T1C - BULLET STAR T-SHIRT: 60% cotton / 40% polyester blend with high point shoulder and bust measurements provided. You can compare the listed HPS and bust numbers to a tee you already own, which reduces the guesswork of ordering online.
T1C - BULLET STAR T-SHIRT - T1C - PINEAPPLE GRENADE T-SHIRT: Same 60% cotton / 40% polyester blend and measurement-based sizing as the other T1C graphic tees. If you already know your size in one T1C shirt, you can carry that size across designs without re-learning the fit.
T1C - PINEAPPLE GRENADE T-SHIRT - T1C - Dunks - T-SHIRT: Range-themed design with the same 60% cotton / 40% polyester fabric and 5–7 business day solo shipping window. The design suits range days, but the shipping window means you should order ahead if you want it for a specific weekend.
Who each shirt suits
Best for
- Shoppers who want a clean, branded everyday tee (Bullet Star)
- Range-goers who like playful or insider-humor graphics (Pineapple Grenade, Dunks)
- Buyers who already know their measurements and want a consistent 60/40 blend
Not for
- Shoppers who need a tall or athletic-specific cut, since the catalog does not list one
- Buyers who need a shirt in less than 5–7 business days when ordered alone
- Anyone expecting a different fabric feel across designs, because all three use the same blend
