How To Eat Like a Pilgrim

Serving an Authentic Thanksgiving Dinner You may find the thought of eating like a Pilgrim less than exciting. After all, the first Thanksgiving feast was prepared by a party of only 53 settlers, their numbers substantially thinned by a brutal winter. But if you imagine that, come harvest, the Puritan thankful and their native compatriots gathered 'round a humble meal, sipped their tea, and went off to bed, you have...

10 Surprising American Flag Facts

“Old Glory” was exclaimed by Captain William Driver when he was presented with a twenty-four starred flag in 1831. This specific flag was renowned through the Civil War is the namesake of the popular term. Our current flag was designed by 17 year old Robert Heft as a class project. He received a B- for his design because it “lacked originality,” but the grade was changed to an A when...

How We Make Our Tags (Step-by-step Photos)

1. Hand-Tear Blanks We start with a big sheet of heavy, textured paper. Then we use some templates and a straight-edge to tear the paper and create properly sized blanks with rough edges. 2. Punch Holes We use a crop-a-dile for punching and riveting. 3. Stamp the Mantra We got our stamps made at a shop in Marietta, GA. They give a lot of character to the tags. 4. Stamp the...

Do What's Best, Ignore the Rest!

This Christmas, we’re trying to do what’s best: spending time with good people and sharing in what matters most. Don’t let the other stuff get in the way of that, and we’re sure that you’ll enjoy a very merry Christmas. 

10+ American Made Gift Ideas

There is a movement underway. This holiday season, American shoppers are realizing how crucial it is to support American businesses rather than sending billions of dollars overseas. The impact of even a small shift from foreign to American made goods is shocking: if shoppers spent just %10 on gifts made in the USA, we could potentially create 200,000 American jobs (ABC News). The only challenge is finding the right American...

Introducing Our Starting Lineup of Shirts

For months, we at 76 Garments have been in pursuit of something elusive: a true, raw style that could carry the weight of the ideals we hold ourselves to. What began as a hunch escalated into a rigorous search as we pored over historical archives, craft-based styles, searching for telltale markers of goodness, character, authenticity, and a pioneering spirit. We are happy to present the first fruits of this ongoing...

The 76 Garments Mantra

76 Garments is a new company with old roots. Consider the following: Do it the Hard Way. Embrace the Truth. Be Authentic. Observe our Past. Create your Future. Doing it the hard way means doing it right. Our shirts are made and printed in the United States, because sometimes shortcuts just don’t cut it. We would rather support American industry and pay honest wages than save a few bucks. Embracing...