Somebody held the door for you once.
Heavyweight tees and crewnecks for people who do good just to do good.
Simple numbers. No surprises.
Same price, any design. Pick the message, not the deal.
Nothing is made until somebody wants it. Yours gets made for you.
A small patch near the hem with a note to whoever is wearing it.
Find your shirt.
Every Held Open piece is about one small act. Pick the one you already do, and what you like to wear.
Made for door holders
What's in a $50 tee
- Heavyweight cotton with a dense, substantial feel
- A small patch near the hem with a five-line note to the wearer
- Made to order: about a week to make, then it ships with tracking
- Misprinted or damaged? Send a photo and it gets made right
Three steps. The last one's on you.
Pick your act
Choose the design that says what you already do. Tee, long sleeve, crewneck or hat.
It gets made for you
Made to order, one at a time. About a week to make, then it ships with tracking.
Wear it. Hold the door.
Then tag @heldopen.shop. Somebody held the door for you once.
Why it's worth wearing.
| Held Open | A typical graphic tee | |
|---|---|---|
| What it says | One small act of kindness | Usually a logo |
| When it's made | When you order it, one at a time | In bulk, ahead of time |
| The fabric | Heavyweight cotton and fleece | Often lightweight |
| Inside the hem | A five-line note to the wearer | A care tag |
| If it arrives wrong | Send a photo, it gets made right | Depends where you bought it |
The favorites
Small acts, written down.
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Go hold the door for someone.
You'll never know how far it goes. Your shirt can be on its way in a minute.
Good to know
How long will my order take?
Every piece is made to order. Most orders are made within about a week, then ship with tracking.
How does the sizing run?
Relaxed and unisex. Take your usual size, or size up for a roomier fit. See the size guide on each product.
What if something arrives wrong?
If it arrives misprinted or damaged, send us a photo and we'll make it right.