Cool Prints, Warmer Days: T‑Shirts for the season ahead

When the days get longer and the layers lighter, it’s the perfect time to refresh your wardrobe with pieces that feel good and take a more thoughtful approach to production. Printed T‑shirts are a spring-summer staple – easy to style, fun to wear, and full of personality. With so many fast fashion options out there, how can you choose tees that align with your values?

In this guide, we’ve handpicked brands and designs that take a more thoughtful approach to production, whether it’s through organic materials, small-scale printing, or mindful supply chains. Ready to meet your new favourite tee?

Soulgoods

Soulgoods offers printed T‑shirts made from high-quality cotton and crafted in collaboration with small, family-run factories in Portugal. Each piece is refined locally in Düsseldorf with the option for custom prints and embroidery. The brand prioritises timeless design and durable materials, placing value on craftsmanship and transparency. Looking for a tee that tells a story? Soulgoods combines personal style with thoughtful production.

supermarché 

supermarché in Berlin-Kreuzberg offers a variety of printed T‑shirts made from materials like organic cotton, hemp, and Tencel. The shop stocks brands certified by organisations such as FAIRTRADE, GOTS, WFTO, or affiliated with the Fair Wear Foundation. Their in-house label, Hirschkind, features hand-printed motifs inspired by nature, produced in their own screen-printing workshop. With a focus on traceable sourcing and certified partnerships, Supermarché provides choices for those seeking clothing aligned with clearly defined social and environmental standards.

Anders Getint

At Anders Getint in Leuven, you’ll find a curated selection of printed shirts that combine distinctive design with certified materials like organic cotton, hemp, and Tencel. Many pieces come from brands that hold trusted certifications like GOTS or Fair Trade, and feature bold prints ranging from nature-inspired motifs to graphic statements. Whether you’re into playful patterns or minimalist artwork, the store offers prints designed to last – both in style and quality.

NORDLICHT 

NORDLICHT offers a selection of printed T‑shirts that combine minimalist design with certified materials. Designs like the ALVA Print and Talvi tees feature subtle floral and wave-inspired prints, adding quiet character to everyday basics. Made in Portugal under fairer working conditions, the T‑shirts are crafted from GOTS-certified organic cotton or blends with recycled cotton. 

They are also at the COSH!-Pop Up in Berlin.

Lovetrigger 

Lovetrigger is an Amsterdam-based urbanwear label offering graphic T‑shirts crafted from GOTS-certified organic cotton. Their designs feature bold, street-inspired prints and are produced locally in the Netherlands. The brand collaborates with skilled artisans, including newcomers and experienced textile workers, to create garments that emphasise quality and longevity. Lovetrigger’s approach focuses on transparency and community engagement, providing options for those interested in clothing made with attention to ethical considerations.

Rosenblatt & Fabeltiere

Rosenblatt & Fabeltiere in Hamburg-St. Pauli offers a curated selection of printed T‑shirts from brands like Thinking Mu, Jan ​‘N June, and Armedangels, featuring designs ranging from abstract art to nature-inspired motifs. The store also showcases its own in-house label, with T‑shirts crafted and printed locally in St. Pauli using more ethically sourced and recycled organic textiles.

Life is Better on the Island

Life is Better on the Island is a Fuerteventura-based label offering printed T‑shirts made from 100% certified organic cotton. Their designs reflect island life, featuring motifs like waves, palm trees, and coastal slogans. The brand maintains limited stock to minimise overproduction and offers a garment return program that repairs and resells used items, extending their lifespan. Additionally, 5% of profits support local marine conservation initiatives. All packaging is plastic-free, and materials are selected for durability and recyclability. 

TWOTHIRDS

TWOTHIRDS, a Barcelona-based brand, offers printed T‑shirts made from organic and recycled materials. Their designs, often inspired by the ocean and nature, are created in collaboration with artists like Emil Kozak. Production takes place in Portugal and Spain, ensuring adherence to European labour standards. TWOTHIRDS employs a pre-order system to minimise overproduction and waste. 

You can also find them at the COSH!-Pop Up in Berlin.

roberta.organic fashion

roberta.organic fashion in Düsseldorf curates a selection of printed T‑shirts from European labels such as Armedangels, Jan ​‘n June, and SKFK. These T‑shirts are crafted from materials like organic cotton, Tencel, and hemp, with many brands holding certifications like GOTS and Fair Trade. The designs range from minimalist graphics to bold prints, offering options for various styles. roberta emphasises transparency in sourcing and production, providing choices for those interested in clothing made with attention to ethical considerations.

Beverly Berlin

Beverly Berlin offers a collection of printed T‑shirts and shirts that blend bold statements with a commitment to resource-conscious fashion. The prints are done on demand on organic cotton t‑shirts or secondhand shirts, minimising overproduction. The designs often feature provocative messages, such as ​“Fuck Fast Fashion,” reflecting the brand’s stance against mass production and its emphasis on upcycling and individuality. 

BEARTH

The Düsseldorf-based brand impresses with its casual basics and comfortable organic cotton. Larger and smaller prints give the T‑shirts and jumpers that certain something extra. There is also the unisex Birthdate T‑shirt, which allows you to customise the print to create a very special gift for friends or family.

Whether you’re into bold statements, minimalist motifs, or nature-inspired designs, there’s a printed T‑shirt out there that matches your style – and your values. This spring and summer, choose pieces that tell a story and are made with care.