DL COLLECTION  ·  SPECIAL EDITION

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Some designs deserve more than ink. The DL Collection Special Edition Full Color Embroidered Swallow Soft Tee takes a timeless motif — the swallow — and renders it in rich, full-color 3" embroidery that catches light, builds texture, and gets more beautiful with every wash. This isn't printed on the fabric. It's stitched into it.

Crafted on an ultra-soft, enzyme-washed ring-spun cotton tee and with our tagless finish, it's high quality, and designed to be worn comfortably for years. Part of the DL Collection, PCC's premium special edition line.

The Swallow

The swallow has been one of the most enduring symbols in tattoo and folk art for centuries — representing freedom, loyalty, safe return, and the courage to leave and come back home. Sailors once believed a swallow sighted at sea meant land — and safety — was near.

For the LGBTQ+ community, it carries something more: the journey to yourself. Finding your people. The joy of finally arriving somewhere that feels like home. Rendered in full-color embroidery on the chest of this soft tee, the swallow isn't just a design — it's a statement of arrival.

Why Embroidery

Embroidery isn't just a decoration technique — it's a craft. Where printed graphics fade and crack over time, embroidery builds character. The raised thread texture adds dimension, the colors stay vivid for the life of the garment, and the finished result has a weight and tactility you simply cannot replicate with ink.

The Full Color Embroidery used on this tee goes further than standard embroidery — which is typically limited to around 15 thread colors. Full color embroidery allows for complex gradients, vivid multi-tone palettes, and fine detail that makes the swallow design pop with the richness it deserves. Special Edition, in every sense.

Why You'll Love It

·Full-Color Embroidery — Tasteful Palette — vibrant, multi-tone stitching with depth and texture that ink can't match

·Special Edition DL Collection — PCC's premium line; elevated design, elevated craft

·3" Swallow Graphic — Embroidered on Left Chest — classic tattoo art motif rendered in raised thread detail

·Ultra-Soft Enzyme-Washed Ring-Spun Cotton — broken-in, buttery feel from the very first wear

·4.5 oz Lightweight Comfort — substantial enough to hold structure, light enough for all-day wear

·Unisex Modern-Classic Fit — not boxy, not slim; comfortable on every body type

·5/8" Rib Collar + Taped Neck & Shoulders — keeps its shape wash after wash

·Double-Needle Sleeve & Bottom Hems — built to last; no rolling, no warping

·Tagless — All Day Comfort — no scratch, no itch; just a clean, premimum-quality finish against your skin

·LGBTQ+-Owned Brand — every purchase directly supports a queer small business

Product Specifications

Size Chart (all measurements in inches, garment laid flat)

There may some variation up to 1" depending on color and size selected as these are custom made and prewashed/shrunk.

Perfect For

·🕊️ Those who wear their journey — the swallow as a symbol of freedom and return

·✨ Elevated everyday pride wear — DL Collection quality for any occasion

·🎁 A gift that actually means something — special edition, premium craft, lasting quality

·🌈 Pride events, gallery openings, weekend brunches — dressed up or down

·🏳️🌈 Anyone who wants to support a genuinely LGBTQ+-owned brand — no rainbow washing here

Care Instructions

·Machine wash warm or cold with like colors

·Tumble dry low

·Do not bleach

·Do not iron directly on embroidery — iron inside out on low if needed

·Wash inside out to protect the embroidery and extend garment life

About the DL Collection

The DL Collection is Pride Clothing Co.'s premium special edition line — where elevated craft meets bold queer identity. Each piece is designed to be worn beyond Pride month, beyond the parade, beyond the moment. These are clothes built to last and made to mean something.

Pride Clothing Co. is proudly LGBTQ+-owned and community-focused — since day one. Your purchase supports a real queer small business, not a corporation with a seasonal rainbow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What makes this a "Special Edition"?

The Special Edition label reflects both the DL Collection positioning as PCC's premium line and the full-color embroidery technique — an expanded palette process that goes far beyond standard embroidery to deliver vibrant, detailed, multi-tone stitching. It's elevated in design, elevated in craft.

Q: What is full-color embroidery — and how is it different from regular embroidery?

Standard embroidery is typically capped at around 15 thread colors per design. Full-color embroidery removes that ceiling — allowing for complex gradients, fine detail, and vivid multi-tone results that look closer to a photograph than a typical stitched logo. And unlike printing, embroidery never fades, cracks, or peels. It gets better with age.

Q: Is the tee tagless?

Yes — completely tagless. The tee is designed to be scratch-free and a premium-quality feel against your skin.

Q: What material is it made from?

4.5 oz/yd² 100% ring-spun cotton, enzyme-washed for an incredibly soft hand feel from the first wear. Heather colorways use a cotton/polyester blend. High-stitch-density knit holds embroidery cleanly without puckering. 👀

Q: What does the swallow symbolize?

The swallow is one of the most enduring symbols in tattoo art — representing freedom, loyalty, and the courage to find your way home. For the LGBTQ+ community, that journey carries deep personal meaning: the path to self-acceptance, finding your people, and the joy of arrival.

Q: How do I care for this embroidered tee?

Machine wash warm or cold with like colors, tumble dry low. Do not bleach. Wash inside out to protect the embroidery. Do not iron directly on the stitching.

Q: Is Pride Clothing Co. actually LGBTQ+-owned?

Yes — 100%. Pride Clothing Co. is a proudly LGBTQ+-owned and operated business, community-focused since we first opened. No rainbow washing. Just genuine queer-owned apparel made for the community, by the community.

Q: Can I order this for a group or event?

For group orders of 10+ pieces, check out our Amplify! bulk ordering program for custom embroidered apparel at volume pricing. Learn more about Amplify here.