Maintenance Is Not a Malfunction T-Shirt | Department of Mental Mechanics

Sale price£17.00
Color: Steel Blue
Size: S

A timely reminder that taking care of yourself doesn’t mean you’re broken.
This steampunk-inspired artwork features a mechanical head being oiled and fine-tuned — a visual nod to the importance of rest, reflection, and self-maintenance.
Perfect for engineers of the mind and masters of quiet repair.

This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch.
It's comfortable and flattering for all.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colours contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colours or under certain lighting conditions.

Department of Mental Mechanics – Est. 1885


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, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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What you see here is merely an isolated artefact from the Department’s ongoing research. Deeper within the archives lie a variety of peculiar designs awaiting curious minds brave enough to investigate them.

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