Online now.!
Well that was a massive effort.! And a lot of lessons learned. Some painful - as are most lessons worth learning.
Over 3 years ago when i was sitting at my desk facing possible redundancy i had made the decision to do something creative. Something that wouldn’t cost a lot and that i could control. At that point the idea of Doric Skateboards was pretty much as it is now - i wanted to screen print as much of my own stuff as possible. Its taken until last year to venture into clothing. A couple of factors contribute to this.
Mainly Time and Confidence.
It takes time to plan venturing into new process’s. And i really had to wait for the down time of post Christmas to achieve that. And thanks to all the lovely people that support us i ended up with the budget to purchase new equipment too.
A four screen rig, new screens (you can’t use the same type of screens on a skateboard as a tee.! ), squeegees, ink (again - some different inks can be used.).
Its been a tough learning curve and i hope i’ve got that message across on social media. I’m not sharing the process to show how busy i am or anything like that. It’s meant to be a way of being totally transparent. I’ll share mistakes and concerns. No faking it (although i did used to think “fake it till you make it” was a way forward). I got very despondent that the tees etc weren’t printed “perfectly”. I’ve kinda got over that and realise i am still learning and i hope that people who support the brand will be ok with that too. If i wanted perfection i’d do them a different way - this way you can see the work that’s went into it all.
I’m not a confident person in many ways. I allow that negative voice to dictate - sometimes its my voice, sometimes its other peoples. But i’ve pushed through and am really proud of the new range. Its the fullest, most complete range we’ve done yet. Big thanks to Designer Chris Graham - amazing work by him again.
We both hope you like the new stuff - generally Doric Skateboards is a playful brand and this design keeps that. Although wait until you see the next design/collaboration. This one ain’t playful… ; )
Until then - thank you for all the positivity sent my way. Never taken for granted, always appreciated.
Cheers
Gary.
Ballater Toy Shop T-Shirt
Here our Scotland the What? homage.
We hope you like it and it makes you smile! : )
Check out the original sketch here.
And check out the artist we worked with on this one here - Nicola Lyttle.
These are printed onto a 100% Organic cotton Tee. Read more about it here.
These were hand screen printed by us. Please wash inside out and at 30 Deg or lower. :)
UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.
Northfield Tower Screen Printed Decks
Thanks again to Eva for the design. Follow them on Insta and grab some amazing prints of other NE landmarks!
Hand screen printed at Doric Studios.
These are super limited in numbers and sizes and priced at £55 which includes Parcelforce 48hr postage.
If you are outside the UK then get in touch for postage prices.
Day of the Deid Sugar Skull Hoody Khaki Green
Back in 2019 local artist Fit Like Art produced this doozy for us.
A homage to the Day of the Dead Sugar Skull this features all the Aberdeen landmarks you’d expect.
Large graphic on the back with Doric Skyline logo on the front left.
All garments are printed on earth positive premium hoody screen printed by us using environmentally friendly ink.
Brushed 3-ply 8.9 oz / 300 g
100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun
UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.
Please wash these inside out and at 30 Deg or less.
Modelled by Aidan - Size Large
Photos by Katy Shewan
Day of the Deid Sugar Skull Black Hoody Backprint
Back in 2019 local artist Fit Like Art produced this doozy for us. We felt like bringing it back!
A homage to the Day of the Dead Sugar Skull this features all the Aberdeen landmarks you’d expect.
Hand screen printed back print with logo front print on a Black organic Hoody.
All Prices include P&P
These are hand screen printed on 100% Combed Organic Cotton. Please wash these inside out and at 30 Deg or less.
Plenty of Pop Hoody Khaki Green.
Pullover Hoody with Kangaroo style front pocket with front PoP Print.
Plenty of PoP - for people in the North East of Scotland (and maybe elsewhere) you’ll recognise the inspiration behind this. Bon Accord Juice was the drink of choice in the 70’s/80’s for a lot of us. This is our wee homage to it and has been an ever present design since our first year.
All garments are printed on earth positive premium hoody screen printed by us using environmentally friendly ink.
Brushed 3-ply 8.9 oz / 300 g
100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun
UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.
Plenty of Pop Hoody Black
Pullover Hoody with Kangaroo style front pocket with front PoP Print.
Plenty of PoP - for people in the North East of Scotland (and maybe elsewhere) you’ll recognise the inspiration behind this. Bon Accord Juice was the drink of choice in the 70’s/80’s for a lot of us. This is our wee homage to it and has been an ever present design since our first year.
These are printed onto a 100% Organic garment. Read more about it here.
Brushed 3-ply 8.26 oz / 280 g
These are being printed DTG (Direct to Garment).
UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.
Northfield Tower Hoody Off White
Growing up in the shadow if this iconic tower, its never far from my view or thoughts. We teamed up with local creative Eva Crawford McKee to bring it to life. I think we’ve done it proud. : )
Back print design with front print logo front left.
All garments are printed on earth positive premium hoody screen printed by us using environmentally friendly ink.
Brushed 3-ply 8.9 oz / 300 g
100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun
Prices include P&P.
Wash inside out at 30 Deg or Less.
Skyline Logo Hoody Khaki
This one is for those who perhaps don’t go in for the big graphic tees. Something a little more subtle.
The Aberdeen skyline sitting atop our logo in black on a khaki hoody
All garments are printed on earth positive premium hoody screen printed by us using environmentally friendly ink.
Brushed 3-ply 8.9 oz / 300 g
100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun
Prices include P&P.
Skyline Logo Hoody Mustard
This one is for those who perhaps don’t go in for the big graphic tees. Something a little more subtle.
The Aberdeen skyline sitting atop our logo in a deep green on a mustard hoody
All garments are printed on earth positive premium hoody screen printed by us using environmentally friendly ink.
Brushed 3-ply 8.9 oz / 300 g
100% GOTS Organic Cotton Compact Spun
Prices include P&P.
Ballater Toy Shop Sweatshirt
Here our Scotland the What? homage.
We hope you like it and it makes you smile! : )
Check out the original sketch here.
And check out the artist we worked with on this one here - Nicola Lyttle.
These are printed onto a 100% Organic cotton garments. Read more about it here.
These were hand screen printed by us. Please wash inside out and at 30 Deg or lower. :)
UK Postage is included in the price. For other areas of the world - please get in touch for a price quote.