Rod Kimble Retro Shirt
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🎽 Premium vs Regular — Which should I pick?
| Premium — Comfort Colors® 1717 | Regular — Gildan 5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £29.99 | £25.99 |
| Weight | 6.1 oz — heavyweight, substantial feel | 5.3 oz — lightweight, everyday wear |
| Fabric | 100% ring-spun cotton, garment-dyed | 100% pre-shrunk cotton, classic finish |
| Fit | Relaxed / slightly oversized, boxy | Classic / true-to-size, structured |
| Feel | Ultra-soft, worn-in vintage feel from day one | Crisp, clean, traditional tee feel |
| Shrinkage | Wash cold — may shrink ~5% on first wash | Pre-shrunk — minimal shrinkage |
| Best for | Streetwear, oversized fits, gifting, quality-first | Everyday wear, layering, budget-friendly |
| Colours | 9 garment-dyed colourways | Black, White, Grey (others coming soon) |
Our pick: If you want that premium, soft, vintage aesthetic — go Premium. If you want a reliable everyday tee at a lower price — go Regular.
📐 Size Guide
Use the chest measurement (the widest part across your chest) to find your size. All measurements are in inches.
Premium — Comfort Colors 1717 (Relaxed Fit)
Runs slightly large. If you are between sizes, size down. After first wash, expect ~5% shrinkage — wash cold and air dry to preserve shape.
| Size | Chest (in) | Length (in) | UK approx. | EU approx. | US approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18" | 27" | 8–10 | 36–38 | XS–S |
| M | 20" | 28" | 10–12 | 38–40 | S–M |
| L | 22" | 29" | 12–14 | 40–42 | M–L |
| XL | 24" | 30" | 14–16 | 42–44 | L–XL |
| 2XL | 26" | 31" | 16–18 | 44–46 | XL–2XL |
| 3XL | 28" | 32" | 18–20 | 46–48 | 2XL–3XL |
Regular — Gildan 5000 (Classic Fit)
True to size. Pre-shrunk — what you order is what you get.
| Size | Chest (in) | Length (in) | UK approx. | EU approx. | US approx. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S | 18" | 28" | 10–12 | 38–40 | S |
| M | 20" | 29" | 12–14 | 40–42 | M |
| L | 22" | 30" | 14–16 | 42–44 | L |
| XL | 24" | 31" | 16–18 | 44–46 | XL |
| 2XL | 26" | 32" | 18–20 | 46–48 | 2XL |
🌍 Ordering by Country — What to expect
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Printed and shipped from our UK facility — fastest delivery, typically 3–5 business days.
- UK sizing follows standard US sizing — order your usual size.
- Premium CC1717: if you prefer a fitted look, size down one. The relaxed cut is intentionally oversized.
- Free shipping — no surprises at checkout.
🇪🇺 Europe (EU)
- Printed in Europe and shipped to you — typically 5–8 business days.
- EU sizing runs smaller than US/UK. Use the size chart above — compare your chest measurement, not your usual EU label.
- Example: if you normally wear EU size M (40), you likely need a UK/US S or M in our shirts.
- Premium CC1717 has a relaxed oversized fit — EU customers who prefer a fitted look should size down.
- Prices shown in EUR at checkout.
🇺🇸 United States
- Printed and shipped from our US facility — typically 5–7 business days.
- US sizing is standard — order your usual US size.
- Note: Washed Denim colour is not available for US Premium orders (OOS) — choose another colour or go Regular.
- Prices shown in USD at checkout.
💬 Still unsure?
If you are between sizes or unsure which fabric is right for you, go Premium and size down — the garment-dyed Comfort Colors tee is the one our customers keep coming back for. Any questions, message us before ordering and we will help you pick.
Printed to order on premium cotton. Rod Kimble Retro Shirt — available in multiple sizes and colours.
Ships within 3–5 business days. Tracked delivery to the UK in 7–14 days.
Customer Reviews
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Exactly as pictured, perfect gift for hot rod loving daughter
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Hilarious shirt and super well made
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This shirt was perfect for my Hot Rod themed birthday haha, quality was amazing too! Highly recommend
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Amazing! This shop was so fast, I messaged back and worth to personalize my order and received it within a few days of placing the order. I was truly shocked with the timing! The quality is fantastic and I’m really pleased with it, especially considering it was completely customized.
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Obsessed! Can’t wait to wear it
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Super fast shipping, the seller was super nice and communicated with me throughout the whole process. Would definitely buy from them again :)
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Quality is great and the design is exactly as pictured, I’m obsessed!!
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My brother loves it :)
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Good gift my cousin loved it :)
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Looks just like the picture and is super comfortable! Definitely a MUST for any Hot Rod fans! :)
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It came out so good! My mom loved it.
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My mom loves this shirt! Perfect gift for her birthday.
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Love it so much!! Great bestie shirts
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It’s a great shirt and arrived quickly
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Great gift loved it so much
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I love this shirt, it arrived quick!
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The kid (17) really likes it. Yea!
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