Queer Rainbow Unisex Long Sleeve T-Shirt

The rainbow became a queer symbol because one colour was never going to contain the entire argument.

Gilbert Baker's rainbow flag first appeared in San Francisco in 1978 and became one of the most recognisable symbols of LGBTQ+ community in the world. Pairing that history with the word Queer links two forms of reclamation: a visual language of collective Pride and a word once used as an insult turned into an identity. Together they say something broader than “gay.” The design belongs to people who value queerness precisely because it holds difference rather than smoothing everyone into one respectable type.

This queer rainbow long sleeve is direct enough for Pride and clean enough for everyday city wear. Red makes the colour story maximal, black gives it contrast, gold turns the whole thing celebratory. Rainbow queer clothing for people who want the symbol and the reclaimed word working together instead of choosing one.

Product details

• Solid colours are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton.
• Heather colours are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton / 48% polyester; Athletic Heather and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton / 10% polyester.
• Lightweight 4.2 oz / 142 g/m² fabric with a regular unisex fit.
• Side-seamed construction with a classic crew neck, coverstitched collar and 2 in / 5 cm ribbed cuffs.
• Machine wash cold, inside out on a gentle cycle with similar colours; tumble dry low or hang dry; do not iron directly over the print.

Sizing note

This is a regular-fit unisex long sleeve T-shirt. Width is measured flat across the chest and length from the shoulder to the hem. Compare the measurements with a long sleeve T-shirt you already like; size up if you want more room for layering.

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Shipping

This Queer In The World Original Design is printed to order, so please allow around 2-5 business days for production before dispatch. Making each piece only after it is ordered helps avoid overproduction and unsold inventory, and orders are fulfilled regionally where possible to reduce unnecessary travel. If your order includes other items, they may be produced separately and arrive in more than one parcel.