MORE THAN WORDS — CADRE THOMAS TEE · Gilded Violet treatment

 
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The language of justice sounds beautiful until it has to cost us something. This design lays the words out plainly—justice, solidarity, equity, accountability, allyship, anti-racism, dignity, truth—and treats them not as labels to claim, but as work to do. It’s a guide more than a graphic: a quiet reminder that being an ally is measured in practice, not performance. Wear it as a daily standard to grow toward, and as an open invitation for others to live these words out loud, not just say them.
 
Gilded Violet sits on our Loire Heather Gray 24-Single Jersey, a soft, atmospheric gray that feels like morning light over stone. The design builds its presence through a layered colorway: Ecru Linenwash, Inkstone Charcoal, Saffron Gilt Alloy, and Royal Dusk Violet.
 
Each shade carries a material history—linen, stone, metal, and mineral pigment—giving the palette a grounded, crafted coherence. The violet lands with dusk-like depth, commanding but never loud; the saffron alloy warms the composition with a quiet metallic glint; the ecru and inkstone steady the whole piece with editorial calm.
 
Together, the colors form a treatment that feels intentional and composed, expressive without spectacle—a palette built for those who communicate presence through precision. More Than Words lives in the tension between subtlety and certainty, carrying that unmistakable N&H clarity: refined, grounded, quietly resolute.
 
This piece joins our Elevation ≥ Revelation collection, which reflects growth as truth and ascent as clarity. These designs honor the work of rising with intention, shaping identity through action rather than appearance.
 
The CADRE cut is your archetypal tee, elevated. Proportions are calmly balanced—shoulders aligned, body neither slim nor loose, hem falling at that precise point where it works as easily over trousers as it does half-tucked. The line is straight, the profile clean, giving whatever you pair it with a clear, intentional frame.
 
The fabric is smooth and substantial, with that refined organic hand that feels cool at first touch, then softens with wear without ever losing its shape. The collar holds its edge without biting at the neck, the sleeves skim the arm rather than gripping it. This is the quiet standard: a modern, everyday tee treated like a tailored essential.
 
DETAILS:
 
• Medium-fit unisex silhouette with set-in sleeves and ribbed collar. 
• 1×1 rib at collar, twin-needle hems. 
• Smooth surface for printability, comfortable everyday wear. 
 
COMPOSITION:
 
SHELL: 100% organic combed ring-spun cotton (24 singles) for smooth finish. 
 
WEIGHT: approx. 5.3 oz / 180 g/m². 
 
Each piece is created to order, crafted only when you choose it. This slower approach takes a little more time, but it keeps us thoughtful—producing intentionally rather than in excess. Your purchase supports a model that values quality, reduces waste, and honors the idea that what we wear should be made with purpose. Thank you for choosing pieces that are created with care, not stockpiled.