Fear the Ambush Limited Edition - Men's T-Shirt

🇺🇸 Designed in Austin. Printed in Portland. Made Entirely in America.

Every shirt sold helps me pay back my dad — and proves that family is worth fighting for.

⏰ PRE-ORDER BY OCTOBER 31 — This is a limited edition. Once pre-orders close, this design is done.

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Why This Shirt Exists

On May 11, 2019, my dad was rear-ended at 65 mph while picking up ice for my wedding.

He walked out of the hospital — against doctor's orders — to walk me down the aisle.

A year later, he handed me a check for $50,000 from his injury settlement. It was everything he had. He believed in my dream before anyone else did.

That money funded a company. Then that company fell apart — and the money went with it.

Now I'm building something new. And I'm paying him back.

This shirt is the first step.

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Where Your Money Goes

• Pay Back Dad — Every dollar gets me closer to returning what he gave me
• Build Minthorn — Keep my small shop alive in Oregon wine country
• Fund More Designs — This is the first drop. More are coming from this same American team

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Built to Last. Made to Mean Something.

🇺🇸 100% American Made

• Blank: Shaka Wear Max Heavyweight — 7.5 oz USA cotton
• Print: Six-color screenprint by Rendered Screen Print, Portland OR
• Design: Original artwork by Matt Thompson, Austin TX

The Design

A group of tigers is called an ambush.

This shirt is about strength in numbers. About family showing up when it matters. The Japanese-inspired tigers and camellias represent resilience, beauty, and the people who stand beside you.

The back carries the ambush. The front carries the mark.

The Fit

• Cropped to waist level (not belly-crop — waist-length)
• Slightly oversized sleeves
• Lycra-reinforced collar that holds its shape
• Max heavyweight construction — this shirt gets better with age

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Three Small Businesses. One Shirt.

Design	Matt Thompson — Austin, TX
Print	Rendered Screen Print & Design — Portland, OR
Curated By	Minthorn Mercantile — Newberg, OR

When you buy this shirt, you're supporting three independent American makers — not a factory overseas.

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Every Order Includes

• ✓ Fear the Ambush Limited Edition Tee — Screenprinted, heavyweight, made to last
• ✓ A Bonus Gift — Something extra, just for being part of this
• ✓ A Story — You're not just buying a shirt. You're helping a daughter pay back her dad.

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Size Guide

This is a cropped, slightly oversized cut. If you're between sizes, size up for a relaxed fit or down for a fitted look.

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FAQ

When will my shirt ship?
Pre-orders close October 31. Shirts ship within 3-4 weeks — we print to order to minimize waste.

Is this really limited edition?
Yes. Once pre-orders close, this design is done. We're not restocking.

What's the bonus gift?
A surprise. But it's good.

Can I return or exchange?
Due to the limited nature of this drop, all sales are final. Please check the size guide carefully.

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