A tried and true pattern is the root of comfort with the new Urban Mariner Shorts.
The ergonomic angled side seams and generous cut allow for greater ease of motion and mobility.
Side cargo pocket zippers are angled for easy one-handed access and over-sized zipper teeth allow for smooth open and close action.

Wide, evenly spaced belt loops with an elastic waistband provide exceptional comfort when bending and active. The front two belt loops are reinforced with with additional stitching (Bar tacks) to withstand belt abuse. This solid construction technique is also used to reinforce the side hand pockets that are sleekly tucked into the angled side seams.

Additional features that make the Urban Mariner Shorts stand out from the competition include a rear seam that is double stitched with Gore-tex thread to guarantee against blow outs and resist chafe, as well as a 5th pocket that is designed to hold an iPhone 7plus (or a wallet) and is high enough up to prevent one from sitting on what is in it. This pocket also has over-sized zipper teeth for ease of motion.

The UV fabric is a cutting edge stretch nylon that is both soft to the touch and abrasion resistant, as well as being light weight and quick to dry. The pocket material is also very light weight and quick drying.

The Urban Mariner Shorts are available in Battleship Grey and a Light Green Khaki in sizes XS-XXL.

These are truly the most comfortable and versatile shorts you will ever wear.

They have been tested and praised by racing sailors and boaters around the world and are even better in this latest generation.

Looking for some new threads for your summer getaway? 

Graphic Comfort has a the best collection of cool natural performance clothing to keep you feeling your best while enjoying a summer travel adventure. 

Underneath

Starting with the basics...The natural wicking action of Spun Bamboo underwear in either Boxers or Boxer Briefs will keep your skin drier and cooler in the heat and humidity. Bamboo is also excellent at absorbing and hiding odor - even your dirty laundry won't smell as bad!

Bottoms

For the guys, the Dash Hemp walking shorts are a comfortable and durable choice.

For a more sporty alternative, the Stormtech Dry Shorts are a great match for a hike, bike, or climb.

For the girls, the Dash Hemp Mishka Paneled skirt bridges the gap between casual and dressed up for the journey. Once you make it to your destination, relax in the Spun Bamboo Capri Leggings or Stormtech Flex Yoga Shorts.

If your destination is more workout oriented, the American Apparel Nylon Spandex Fitness Pants might be your key to bottom comfort.

Tops

There are soooo many great options for tops at Graphic Comfort.

To try to narrow it down, here are a couple choices and why you might like them.

Polo Shirts

The polo shirt is an iconic design and has been a go to, especially for men, for more than a generation. A classy travel shirt.

There are several natural performance options in the Graphic Comfort collection.

The Sailfly Cocona Polo is unique because its performance characteristics come from Carbon Charcoal derived from recycled Coconut shells that were discarded in the food service industry. These Coconut Carbon molecules trap sweat and odors, as well as providing natural UV protection. The key is that there are so many of them they are like an army of odor fighters. These shirts are very well made, so sending them through hundreds of wash and dry cycles is not only ok, but the dry cycle reinvigorates the Coconut Carbon molecules and opens them up so they perform there sweat and odor eating job even better than when they were new.

The Bamboo Polo shirts from both AKWA and Jerico are great choices that offer a somewhat slimmer fit than the Sailfly Cocona Polo. These shirts also have companion cuts for the ladies and provide a wide variety of color options.

T-Shirts

The Graphic Comfort T-Shirt collection is deep with color, fit, and fabric options for both men and women. 

We can also print your favorite picture on any of our shirts, or pick a picture shirt from our gallery!

Women will appreciate the Alo Bamboo Racerback Tank Top, the Royal Apparel Raw Edge Bamboo Tank Top, or the Jerico Racer Back Bamboo Tank Top for ease of motion during and intense workout, possibly at the beach!

For a more casual pick, the Jerico Bamboo Stretch Crew, Royal Apparel Hemp Organic V-Neck, or Dash Hemp Santini Court T-Shirt all offer a soft hand and smooth touch to the skin, as well as offering the natural performance and eco benefits of bamboo and hemp fabric.

Guys will like the AKWA Bamboo T-Shirt, Bamboo Crew Neck T-Shirt, Jerico Stretch Slim Fit Bamboo T-Shirt, and for a slightly heavier more durable fabric, the Dash Hemp Rocky's T-Shirt.

The AKWA Bamboo shirts utilize a unique fabric combination that blends Bamboo Charcoal with a wickaway polyester for a lighter feel and more rapid moisture wicking. The Bamboo Charcoal eats up any odor associated with the polyester.

For ultra light weight sun protection, the Sailfly Long Sleeve Mock Turtleneck is a go to shirt for on the water activities.

These shirts feature natural performance fabrics and come in a wide variety of color choices and several fit options

Bags

To keep it all together in a lightweight bag, check out the Mariner Bags in a variety of sizes from the Mini for personal essentials and valuables, to the Maxi for an extended journey.

Stay tuned for our next topic: packing for an outdoor expedition!

Happy 4th of July !

Bamboo the plant and also bamboo the fabric can rate high as an environmentally friendly and renewable resource:

Bamboo grows rapidly and naturally without any pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.

Bamboo clothing (both mechanically and chemically manufactured) is 100% biodegradable and can be completely decomposed in the soil by micro-organisms and sunlight without decomposing into any pollutants such as methane gas which is commonly produced as a by-product of decomposition in landfills and dumps.

Growing bamboo improves soil quality and helps rebuild eroded soil. The extensive root system of bamboo holds soil together, prevents soil erosion, and retains water in the watershed.

Bamboo grows naturally without the need for agricultural tending and large diesel exhaust-spewing tractors to plant seeds and cultivate the soil.

Bamboo plantations are large factories for photosynthesis which reduces greenhouse gases. Bamboo plants absorb about 5 times the amount of carbon dioxide (a primary greenhouse gas) and produces about 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.

Bamboo fabrics and clothing can be manufactured and produced without any chemical additives although eco-certification such as Oeko-Tex is necessary to insure that the manufacturing and finishing processes are healthy.

Currently, there are no known genetically modified organisms (GMO) variants of bamboo. Let’s hope it stays that way.

Graphic Comfort offers a variety of Bamboo clothing and will continue to grow those offerings. Besides the the quickly apparent comfort advantages over cotton, the following explains the eco-benefits of bamboo.

The Fabric

Bamboo is naturally anti-bacterial and anti-fungal supposedly because of a bacteriostatis agent unique to bamboo plants called “bamboo kun” which also helps bamboo resist harboring odors. “Kun” is also sometimes spelled “kunh”. The bamboo kun in bamboo fabric stops odor-producing bacteria from growing and spreading in the bamboo cloth allowing bamboo clothing to be more hygienic and to remain fresher smelling.

Bamboo clothing is hypoallergenic.

Bamboo is highly absorbent and wicks water away from the body 3 to 4 times faster than cotton. In warm, humid and sweaty weather, bamboo clothing helps keep the wearer drier, cooler and more comfortable and doesn’t stick to the skin.

The structure of bamboo fibers make bamboo fabrics more breathable and thermal regulating than cotton, hemp, wool or synthetic fabrics.

Bamboo clothing is naturally more wrinkle-resistant than cotton, and while it might still require ironing after washing, bamboo fabric can be ironed at a lower temperature than cotton. Shrinkage during washing and drying is minimal at warm temperatures.

The Plant

Bamboo the plant and also bamboo the fabric can rate high as an environmentally friendly and renewable resource:

Bamboo grows rapidly and naturally without any pesticides, herbicides or fertilizers.

Bamboo clothing (both mechanically and chemically manufactured) is 100% biodegradable and can be completely decomposed in the soil by micro-organisms and sunlight without decomposing into any pollutants such as methane gas which is commonly produced as a by-product of decomposition in landfills and dumps.

Growing bamboo improves soil quality and helps rebuild eroded soil. The extensive root system of bamboo holds soil together, prevents soil erosion, and retains water in the watershed.

Bamboo grows naturally without the need for agricultural tending and large diesel exhaust-spewing tractors to plant seeds and cultivate the soil.

Bamboo plantations are large factories for photosynthesis which reduces greenhouse gases. Bamboo plants absorb about 5 times the amount of carbon dioxide (a primary greenhouse gas) and produces about 35% more oxygen than an equivalent stand of trees.

Bamboo fabrics and clothing can be manufactured and produced without any chemical additives although eco-certification such as Oeko-Tex is necessary to insure that the manufacturing and finishing processes are healthy.

Currently, there are no known genetically modified organisms (GMO) variants of bamboo.

Let’s hope it stays that way.

Here in Charlottesville we have finally reached the depths of winter and find ourselves smack in the bullseye of an epic and historic snowstorm. Proper dress for outdoor winter activity is key to comfort and happiness when welcoming the two feet of powder we expect.

Layering is an effective way to dress for warmth while maintaining the ability to regulate body temperature during periods of increased activity or rise in temperature. The econscious organic long sleeve shirt for men and women is a great choice for a base layer top. The Hempest Organic Hemp Longjohns for men are a comfortable bottom underpinning - keeping the moisture away and warmth in. For her, the Hempest Organic Hemp Leggings are the way to go. Soft with the right amount of stretch.

Fleece is a great next layer, and for men, the Stormtech Pheonix Fleece Pullover is perfect for intermediate insulation and it's active fit design promotes mobility. The women's version keeps her in the same comfort zone of warmth!

If you find yourself in a blizzard like the one bearing down on us now, the best coverage for your upper body is the Stormtech Ascent Insulated Jacket for men and women. 

Finally, the choice of pants to keep your lower limbs warm and dry is important. Once again, the go to garment for this application is from Stormtech. For men, the Stormtech Men's Hybrid Pant will keep him dry and protected from wind and cold. For women, the Stormtech Women's Lotus H2X-Dry Performance pant is the right fit for repelling the elements while engaged in activity.

At Graphic Comfort, we are making it possible to wear your favorite images on a variety of garments that fit right into your comfort zone. While there are many companies and websites that allow you to design your own "shirt", they restrict your choice to whatever they have in their inventory. Most do not offer organic choices or hemp or bamboo shirts. They may have the "shirt factory" thing down, but we are trying a different approach with a wider variety of garments with which to pair your favorite image - one of ours, or one you send us. 

Once you decide which image you want, you can make it easy and order the standard, default Fruit of the Loom ringspun cotton shirt that offers a smooth surface for optimal printing at an economical price. If you decide you want to go deeper into your comfort zone, check out the Royal Apparel Bamboo Shirts USA or Hemp T-shirts for men and women. Because we think you will be back, you may want to switch it up on your next order with a Dash Hemp shirt, or the ladies might want to try a feminine fit long sleeve or short sleeve Soft Bamboo shirt from Alo Sport. Also worth checking out, is the Hempest Organic Hemp T-shirt in long sleeve and short sleeve. We are the spot for performance hemp clothing.

While white is usually an ideal background color to print on, certain images work well on other colors as well. If you have a question about which shirt or color will work best, you can Live Chat with us or send an email. We will promptly respond to your question and expedite your order.

Bamboo Graphic T-Shirts!