Hand-dyed in Southern Rhode Island — inspired by real feelings, real struggles, and the magical chaos of healing together.
At Taylor Made Tie-Dye, we don’t just create vibrant shirts — we create safe spaces.
Every swirl of color, every hoodie washed with love, and every package packed with care comes from a team that feels deeply. We laugh loud, hug tighter, and yes — sometimes we cry while folding shirts. That’s just who we are. And we want to talk about something that matters more than product drops and sales…
Mental health.
👥 Who’s Behind the Tie-Dye?
We’re not a faceless factory. We’re a family. And each member of our crew brings not just talent — but truth.
- 🐻 The Bear wears a bucket on his head to help manage his OCD. He’s obsessed with color patterns, folding techniques, and symmetry. That’s why your shirts look so darn amazing.
- 🧚♀️ The Fairy Bears live with ADHD and anxiety. They flit between designs, helping customers, and organizing community art projects. They’re the heart of the shop — even when their thoughts feel like lightning storms.
- 👻 The Ghost of Tie-Dye Past deals with chronic anxiety. He tells stories, hums to soothe himself, and makes sure everyone feels seen — even when he feels invisible.
- 🐿️ The Squirrel lives with PTSD. Loud noises and sudden changes shake him, but he finds calm by building things with the Chainsaw Beaver.
- 🦫 Chainsaw Beaver battles depression. When the world feels heavy, he builds — towers, benches, weird art pieces — anything to make someone smile.
- 🦉 The Owl lives with bipolar disorder. Some days he can’t get out of bed. Other days, he writes 1,000 ideas a minute. But he always shows up for his team, even when he can’t show up for himself.
- 🦘 Roo the Rainbow Courier has ADHD and sensory sensitivity. She bounces between deliveries, hugs, and meltdowns — but she always gets the job done.
- 🦔 Our Hedgehog Friend lives with autism. He’s quiet, consistent, and the best at quality-checking each garment with care and precision.
🧵 How We Cope (Together)
Every character (and real-life team member) at Taylor Made Tie-Dye uses different tools to manage mental health — but none of us do it alone.
Here are some ways we support each other:
- Tie-dye therapy days. When anxiety is high, we don’t cancel — we swirl it into the dye.
- Mindful folding. Yes, it’s a thing. Breathing in. Folding out. Repeat.
- Quiet corners. When the shop is too loud, there are cozy spots with weighted blankets and calming music.
- Group check-ins. We talk. We listen. Sometimes we eat cupcakes. Always, we’re honest.
- Creative chaos. If someone needs to build a rainbow bench or paint the floor — we say go for it.
💬 Why It Matters
Mental illness doesn’t disqualify you from being magical.
It doesn’t mean you can’t run a business, craft incredible art, or make someone’s day better with a T-shirt.
It means your brain speaks a different language — and at Taylor Made Tie-Dye, we speak that language too.
Whether you live with OCD, anxiety, trauma, ADHD, depression, bipolar, or you just have tough days (because who doesn’t?) — we see you. We are you.
❤️ You Are Not Alone
We believe:
- Mental health awareness isn’t a marketing trend — it’s a lifestyle.
- Color can change moods.
- Fabric can hug you when people can’t.
- And the right hoodie, handmade with love in Southern Rhode Island, can make you feel like yourself again.
So when you wear Taylor Made Tie-Dye, know this:
You’re not just wearing a shirt.
You’re wearing survival.
You’re wearing teamwork.
You’re wearing stories.
You’re wearing hope.
🌀 Dye it. Rock it. Wash it (on cold). Repeat.
This isn’t fast fashion — it’s slow-dripped technicolor expression.
From all of us — the Bear, the Ghost, the Fairy Bears, the Owl, the Squirrel, the Kangaroo, the Hedgehog, the Beaver, and the rest of the wild, wonderful team…
Thank you for supporting not just our shop, but our hearts.
📍Handmade in Southern Rhode Island | 💻 TaylorMadeTieDye.com