Care
- Wash cold inside out.
- Tumble dry low or hang dry.
- Avoid bleach and high heat.
Earn Every Day
Story behind the piece
Built with purpose. Worn with intent.
No handouts. Just hard work.
Product details
Everything you need to know.
Fabric, construction, care, and complete design notes.
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Product details
Everything you need to know.
Fabric, construction, care, and complete design notes.
NO HANDOUTS. This shirt wasn’t made for comfort seekers or shortcut chasers. It was built for the ones grinding in silence—earning every ounce of their strength, their peace, and their purpose. The Earn Every Ounce Tee is armor for the relentless.
FORGED IN THE FIRE. Featuring the iconic Apex Bear—forged from the mountain of your battles—this design is a declaration of grit.
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The Graphic: A distressed Bear and Mountain print symbolizing your rise through adversity. No excuses. No fluff. Just raw ambition etched into every thread.
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The Promise: When you wear this, you're not just making a statement—you’re making a promise. To yourself. To your family. To every scar that tried to stop you.
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The Message: This isn’t a flex. It’s a flag that tells the world: I earned this.
HEAVYWEIGHT ARMOR. Printed on the legendary Comfort Colors 1717, this chassis is softer than your comfort zone but stronger than your excuses.
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100% Ringspun Cotton: Built to survive the grind and shrink less than 3%—because compromise isn’t in our DNA.
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Battle-Ready Feel: The weathered texture gives it a rugged, broken-in feel right out of the box.
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The Creed: Stamped with the code you live by: NO HANDOUTS. JUST HARD WORK.
SHOW THE HELL UP. No one’s coming to save you. You’ve got to earn it. Step up. Gear up. And show the hell up. Secure your Earn Every Ounce Tee.
Technical Specs
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Chassis: Comfort Colors 1717 Heavyweight.
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Material: 100% Ring-Spun USA Cotton.
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Weight: 6.1 oz (Heavyweight).
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Back Print: Distressed Bear/Mountain Emblem.
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Fit: Relaxed / True to Size (Size up for an oversized pump cover look).
Fit guide
Find your fit.
Order true to size for a clean everyday fit. Size up if you prefer a looser training, work, or oversized look.
True to size
Order your normal size for a clean everyday fit.
Size up for relaxed
Size up if you want a looser gym, farm, or oversized streetwear feel.
Details that matter
Wear it hard. Care for it right.
Keep the shirt looking sharp by treating it like gear, not disposable fashion.
Shipping
Most Apex pieces are printed to order. Allow 5–7 business days for production before shipment. Transit typically takes an additional 3–5 business days. Carrier delays may occasionally extend delivery time.
Returns
Returns are accepted within 30 days of purchase. Contact Apex Apparel Co. before sending an item back so we can provide return instructions and confirm eligibility.
Questions before checkout
Know what you are getting.
Straight answers on fit, care, shipping, and returns.
How does this shirt fit?
Relaxed and true to size on a heavyweight 6.1 oz Comfort Colors 1717 chassis. Size up for an oversized pump-cover look.
How should I wash it?
Wash cold inside out and tumble dry low or hang dry. Avoid bleach and high heat to protect the print.
What is the return policy?
30 days from delivery on unworn, unwashed items. Free U.S. shipping on orders over $75. Printed to order in 5–7 business days.
What is this built for?
The Earn Every Ounce Tee was built for the ones grinding in silence — earning every ounce of their strength, their peace, and their purpose.
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