Civil Rights Button Collection Unisex Sweatshirt

Size guide

How To Properly Measure (almost) Any Garment:
Go and grab your favorite t-shirt, hoodie or top. Lay it flat and gently spread it out. Try not to stretch it too much.

Using a tape measure or large ruler – or even a string that you can measure later – to take these two measurements:

Wearable buttons played a surprisingly significant role during the Civil Rights Era, serving as powerful tools for activism, expression, and community building. Their affordability and ease of production made them accessible to a wide range of participants, allowing individuals to proudly proclaim their support for the movement and visually identify others who shared their beliefs. These small circles of metal and enamel served as silent yet potent statements, sparking conversations, fostering solidarity, and creating a sense of belonging among activists. Beyond individual expression, buttons functioned as miniature billboards, conveying powerful messages like "Freedom Now" or "Black is Beautiful," raising awareness, and amplifying the movement's demands for racial equality. In a time when overt resistance often came at a steep personal cost, these wearable symbols offered a relatively safe yet impactful way to declare one's stance and contribute to the collective fight for justice. Though small, buttons left an indelible mark on the Civil Rights Movement, forever tied to the era's struggles and triumphs.

• 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Pre-shrunk
• Classic fit
• 1x1 athletic rib knit collar with spandex
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
• Designed, printed and shipped in the USA
• Black Owned & Operated Business

* This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction and waste, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!