Acid washing was one of the popular trends in the 80s and started making a comeback in the 2000s. It’s still very on-trend today for vintage inspired designs and band merch.
Acid washing is a process that makes new fabric look and feel worn in, giving the garments a vintage look to them.
For extra on-trend retail value, customise one of our oversized styles in an acid wash with your designs this season.
All our Acid Wash garments have tear out labels, with just a size label in the neck, which makes them perfect for rebranding and resale.
T-Shirts
BY189: Acid washed heavy oversized tee
The BY189 ‘Acid washed heavy oversized tee’ from Build Your Brand is an oversized heavy weight t-shirt. This T is a favourite for Team Outpost uniforms. It has a relaxed oversized fit on both men and women. It is available in black and 3 other unique colours, often not found in acid wash – Beige, Khaki and Asphalt Grey.
BY070: Acid washed tee
The BY070 ‘Acid washed tee’ from Build Your Brand is a classic fit t-shirt which is lighter weight than the BY189, making it more suitable for warmer months. The texture created by the acid wash on this t-shirt is more prominent and contrasted than some of our other styles. It is available in your standard greys and blacks but it also comes in some really interesting colour shades, including a deep berry, bright teal and denim inspired indigo blue.
SF203: Unisex washed band T
The SF203 ‘Unisex washed band T’ from Skinnifit is the blackest of all the t-shirt options. It’s a classic fit t-shirt and is the lightest weight out of all our acid wash t-shirts. This style isn’t technically ‘Acid Washed’ but we’ve included it here as it has the same distressed vibe. The SF203 is pigment dyed, then it is treated with a heavy stone and heavy enzyme wash.
BY053: Women's acid washed extended shoulder tee
The BY053 ‘Women’s acid washed extended shoulder tee’ from Build Your Brand is an acid wash version of our really popular BY021 women’s fit t-shirt. The extended shoulder t-shirt is flattering on all sizes. The rolled sleeve is stitched to keep it in place and the longer length makes it really comfortable for every day wear. The colours this style comes in includes all the colours we mentioned in the Build Your Brand unisex t-shirts, and it also covers the beiges and greys of the BY189 and the deep berry, bright teal and denim blue of the BY070.
BY054: Women's acid washed cropped tee
The BY054 ‘Women’s acid washed cropped tee’ by Build Your Brand is a cropped women’s fit of the BY070. Available in the same deep berry and bright teal along with more classic greys. The lighter weight fabric and cropped fit makes it perfect for Summer with a grungy twist from the acid wash.
Hoodies + Sweatshirts
BY191: Acid washed oversize hoodie
The BY191 ‘Acid washed oversize hoodie’ from Build Your Brand is a casual unisex hoodie with dropped shoulders and an oversized cut. The lack of front kangaroo pocket on this hoodie allows for bigger customisation on the front.
TD31M: Rainbow tie-dye hoodie
The TD31M ‘Rainbow tie-dye hoodie’ from Colortone is a classic tie-dye hoodie. This style isn’t technically ‘Acid Washed’ but we’ve included it here as the ‘Mineral Black’ has the same distressed vibe. The no-shrink premium cotton fabric is hand-dyed with superior colorfastness.
BY194: Women's acid washed oversized hoodie
The BY194 ‘Women’s acid washed oversized hoodie’ from Build Your Brand is the women’s fit of the previously mentioned BY191, with the added bonus of a front kangaroo pocket. The acid washed cotton fabric ensures, from day one, that this cosy piece has the look and feel of a favourite hoodie.
SF520: Unisex washed tour sweatshirt
The SF520 ‘Unisex Washed Tour Sweatshirt’ from Skinnifit is a lightweight distressed sweatshirt. The oversized fit and set-in sleeves give it a casual look. Each sweatshirt has been individually dyed giving it a unique finish which will vary again after washing, adding yet more to the character of the style. This style isn’t technically ‘Acid Washed’ but we’ve included it here as it has the same distressed vibe.
