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Wild rose and blackberry print · 9.5 oz brushed fleece · seven garment-dyed colors · Comfort Colors 1566 · printed graphic, nothing stitched on

Garment-Dyed Sweatshirt · Seven Colors · Designed in Colorado

The Blackberry Is a Rose

Five petals. The family resemblance holds.

Shown in Butter. Garment-dyed 9.5 oz heavyweight brushed fleece, soft from the first wear.

A blackberry cane arches across the chest with its thorns showing, two open wild roses on it and a tight bud above them. The fruit is painted at every stage at once — green, then red, then the deep inky black of the ones worth picking — and the leaves are the real thing, toothed and veined and slightly uneven. Painted in close botanical detail, printed large and centered on the chest.

The Design

Large front-centered chest print — not a back print

Subject: a wild dog rose (Rosa canina) on a blackberry cane (Rubus fruticosus), with fruit at three stages of ripeness

Style: a classical botanical plate — the stamens, the leaf teeth and the individual drupelets of each berry all drawn separately

Technique: a printed graphic — the ink sits in the fleece, straight onto the garment color with no background panel, and nothing is stitched or sewn on

No words or lettering anywhere in the design

Front view of a Chalky Mint aqua 9.5 oz garment-dyed Comfort Colors 1566 crewneck, worn — a detailed wild rose and blackberry cane, printed across the chest.Front view of a Blue Jean denim 9.5 oz garment-dyed Comfort Colors 1566 crewneck, worn — a detailed wild rose and blackberry cane, printed across the chest.

The same rose and cane carried across seven garment-dyed grounds.

The title is not a figure of speech. Blackberries and roses are both Rosaceae, and a blackberry flower gives the game away — five petals, a crowd of stamens, the same open face as the rose beside it. Apples, pears, cherries, almonds and strawberries are all in the family too. The fruit is the odd one out: a blackberry is not a berry at all but an aggregate, a cluster of tiny drupelets, each one its own little stone fruit with its own seed, which is why it comes apart into beads instead of squashing. And the cane itself keeps strange time. A new cane spends its whole first year growing and producing nothing; in its second year it flowers, fruits, and dies, while next year's cane is already coming up beside it. The root goes on. Only the canes are temporary. Even the thorns are a technicality — on a rose and a bramble they are prickles, outgrowths of the skin rather than true thorns, which is why they snap off clean when you catch a sleeve on one.

The Story Behind It

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Nobody touched the new canes. Her uncle made that clear on the first morning, before the tubs were even handed out: the green whippy ones with nothing on them are next year's, and you leave them where they are.

She thought it was a rule about tidiness. She was eleven and most rules were.

The year the council cut the whole lane back hard, there was nothing at all the following August. Not a thin year — nothing. That was when she understood it properly. It had never been a rule about tidiness. It was a rule about time.

She has her own hedge now, at the bottom of a garden her uncle never saw. She cuts half of it, every year, and leaves the rest alone.

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Wear it for the year that looks like nothing is happening.

Close-up of the detailed front chest print on a Butter Comfort Colors 1566 crewneck — wild roses and blackberries on a thorny cane, no text in the design.

The print runs large and centered on the chest, straight onto the garment color — no panel, no frame, not a back print.

A thoughtful gift for hedgerow foragers, jam makers, anyone with a bramble patch they half tolerate, and anyone who learned to pick from someone who is no longer around to go with them. Heavy enough for the cold months, and nothing on it ties it to a holiday — it wears from the first frost to the first bloom.

Details

Large front print, centered on the chest — not a back print

Relaxed unisex fit, side-seamed body, roomy through the chest

A pullover crewneck — no hood, no zip and no front pocket

1x1 ribbed collar, cuffs and waistband; rolled forward shoulder

Twill-taped back neck with woven label and back neck patch

Seven colors — Butter, Chalky Mint, Chambray, Blue Jean, Light Green, Grey and White — every one in every size, S to 3XL

Ready-made design — choose a color and size, nothing to upload or customize

Designed in Colorado · Made to order in the USA, printed and shipped in two to five business days

Fabric

Comfort Colors 1566 garment-dyed crewneck sweatshirt

80% ring-spun US cotton, 20% polyester, 9.5 oz heavyweight — substantial, and warm enough to be the layer rather than something under one

Three-end fleece with a 100% cotton face and a brushed fleece interior, warmer than a lighter French terry

Dyed after the garment is sewn, using salt-free pigment dyes; OEKO-TEX certified

Holds its shape through the wash, with almost no shrinkage at home

The graphic will not crack or peel. It is printed flat into the face of the fleece — no heavy vinyl patch, no rubbery texture, nothing to pull loose

Choosing a Color

The design is soft pink, deep blackberry purple and a lot of mid green. It was painted for light grounds, and six of the seven are pale — this is the rare one of ours that is better on a soft color than a dark one.

Butter. The one shown, and our favorite. A warm pale yellow that behaves like afternoon light on the hedge — the pink roses stay pink and the dark fruit reads almost black against it.

Chalky Mint. A cool aqua. The leaves settle into it and the roses jump forward harder than on anything else in the run.

Chambray. The palest washed blue, like a clear morning. The whole plate reads the way it would on the page of an old field guide.

Blue Jean. A mid washed denim, the deepest blue of the seven. The berries recede into it a little and the roses carry the design.

Light Green. A soft green that the foliage sits straight into, so the fruit and the flowers do all the work. The most hedgerow-colored of the seven.

Grey. A light heathered grey. Calm and completely neutral — the closest to seeing the painting on its own.

White. A soft, warm off-white rather than a bright optic white. This is the botanical-plate version: the artwork exactly as it was painted, on paper.

Garment-dyed colors look softer and more muted in person than on a screen, and each piece varies slightly. That lived-in tone is part of the charm.

Sizing

True to size with a relaxed unisex fit. For a closer fit, size down one; for an oversized look, size up one. Between sizes? We'll make it right, free.

Adult sizes only, S to 3XL, in every color.

See the Comfort Colors 1566 size guide →

Care

Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Avoid bleach, high heat, and ironing directly over the artwork.

The cane that feeds you spent a whole year looking like nothing at all.

The Known Pack Promise

Wearable Art for the Nature Lover.

Beautiful things from the natural world, on a sweatshirt you'll reach for all season long.

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Wearable Nature Art

Butterflies, birds, wildflowers, and the quiet stories behind them. Detailed designs in the spirit of vintage botanical plates, each with a true fact from nature on its page.

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Soft Comfort Colors Fleece

Printed on garment-dyed Comfort Colors fleece, 80% ring-spun cotton, broken in from the first wear and softer with every wash. Relaxed, roomy, and made to be your cold-morning favorite.

Why we choose it →
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Made With a Purpose

Money is set aside from every order to help protect the trails and wild places our designs are drawn from, so the meadows keep blooming for the next generation.

Customer Reviews

Overall rating: 5 / 5 from 69 reviews.

Great quality fabric and quick delivery.

Poppies at Dusk Botanical T-Shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you, Nancy - so glad the poppies made it to you quickly and that the fabric lived up to it. The Comfort Colors cotton only gets softer from here. Please enjoy it! Max, The Known Pack

Love the soft all cotton and the beautiful design! The t-shirt is so comfortable!

Hollyhocks Botanical T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Store owner replied: Thank you, Janette! We love that cotton - it keeps getting softer every wash, so it should only get better from here. Glad you’re enjoying it. Max

It’s a Christmas present for my sister so time will tell.

Wildflower Heart Wreath T-Shirt

Store owner replied: Thank you, Marian! A wildflower wreath is such a beautiful and thoughtful choice for a sister. We hope she absolutely loves it and that it makes her smile!

Honestly, I just really like the message. I overthink a lot, so it’s a nice little reminder to give myself more credit.

Stronger Braver Smarter Daisy T-Shirt

The bay color is really pretty and goes so well with the butterfly and floral design. The artwork has a lot of little details that look even nicer in person. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is just the way I like it.

Butterfly Graphic Tee — Wings of Jade

I absolutely love this sweatshirt! The butterfly design is beautiful and has such a cool vintage feel. It’s soft, cozy, and comfortable for everyday wear. The relaxed fit and muted colors make it easy to style. Really happy with it!

Vintage Monarch — Butterfly Sweatshirt

I was expecting a men’s size small so it was smaller than expected. The color was a bit different than what I thought but it’s still nice.

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Dog Mom T-Shirt — Pawsitive Energy

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Floral Hot Air Balloon T-Shirt

The butterfly print is really pretty and there are a lot of little details in the flowers. Shirt is soft and comfortable. It looks nice with jeans and I’ve already worn it a few times

Floral Butterfly Wing T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love the saying on this shirt. Walking with my dog is one of my favorite parts of the day, so it feels very me. A cute design that makes me smile.

Dog Kisses Fix Everything

Bought this for my girlfriend and she really liked it. The blue butterfly is beautiful and the colors look even better in person. She said it’s really comfortable and the relaxed fit works well. Definitely glad I picked this one.

Blue Morpho & Hydrangea Sweatshirt — Garment-Dyed Fleece

Really love the flower bouquet on this one. The little butterflies are a sweet detail, and the whole design feels cheerful without being too much. Just my kind of shirt.

Good-Mood Energy Wildflower Bouquet T-Shirt

Picked this out for my stepmom’s birthday. The wildflowers and little butterflies are so pretty, and the design felt like something she would enjoy. A sweet find that made choosing her gift a little easier.

Wildflower Meadow Butterfly T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Nice quality shirt and the bee/sunflower design is very well done. I ordered the darker color and the artwork shows up really nicely against it. Fits good and the fabric feels substantial.

Bee & Sunflower Crest T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

Love this design! The sunflower turning into butterflies is such a pretty touch. It just feels cheerful.

Sunflower Flutter Butterfly T-Shirt

Really like this tee. The Luna moth and moonflower design looks even better in person, and the shirt is comfortable without feeling too heavy. The fit is pretty good and it washes well so far. Definitely a nice addition to my wardrobe.

Luna Moth & Moonflowers Botanical T-Shirt

This has a different look than most of the celestial shirts I’ve seen. I like the folk-art style and all the little details around the sun and moon. The shirt itself is comfortable and the print looks good.

Folk Fauna Celestial Sun & Moon T-Shirt

The front is pretty simple, but the back is what really caught my attention. I like all the little details in the sun, moon, and flowers, and the design has a nice vintage feel to it. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed like I expected. The print looks really good in person too.

Celestial Sun & Moon Wildflower T-Shirt — Garment-Dyed Cotton

My daughter received the shirt the other day (I had ordered it for her as a surprise). She loved the color and she loved the texture. (she also loves butterflies). Said it was so soft Thanks.

Butterfly Flutter Watercolor Tee

Store owner replied: Thank you, MaDonna! A surprise gift for a daughter who loves butterflies, that is exactly why we make these. So happy it arrived soft and landed well. Please enjoy. Max

I like the shirt overall. The design looks nice and it’s pretty comfortable, although the fit was a little different than I expected. The material is decent and I’ve worn it a few times already. I’m happy with it.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Such a cute and comfortable tee! I love the simple design and the message feels so positive without being over the top. The fabric is soft and it fits really nicely. It’s one of those easy everyday shirts I know I’ll be wearing a lot.

Collect Beautiful Moments Butterfly T-Shirt

Good everyday long sleeve. The fabric has some weight to it but it’s still comfortable for layering. I like the message on this one and the relaxed fit worked well for me.

Where Joy Leads Long Sleeve T-Shirt

Really nice shirt. The design is pretty and I like the message without it feeling too over the top. The fabric is soft and the fit is comfortable and a little relaxed. I got the Chambray color and the flowers and butterflies look really nice against the blue. It’s an easy everyday shirt and I’ve already worn it a few times.

Be You. Do You. For You. Wildflower T-Shirt

Perfect fit color and perfect monarch!

Monarch Butterfly Front & Back – Tee

Store owner replied: Pamela, thank you! This made our whole day. The Monarch is the design that started it all for us, so hearing that the fit, the color, and the butterfly all landed perfectly is everything we hope for. Thank you for supporting our small shop. Max & Anya, The Known Pack

The chambray color is really pretty and goes nicely with the floral design. I like the vintage look of the artwork and the colors are just right, not too bright. The shirt is soft and comfortable, and the fit is relaxed without being too loose. It’s an easy shirt to wear with jeans or shorts.

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