True Origin Story (Part Two)
WEAR IT ON YOUR CHEST, “Life Is a Process.”
PEMA “Ghetto Builders (and Stoned and Plastered) tee shirt designs are a whimsical parody of lifelong projects. They originated from two work crews that helped build my family’s home. The work was impeccable, and I saw an opportunity to learn, so I asked for a small job. I was given the responsibility to frame a wall. The result was so bad that laughter broke out as soon as they saw the poor quality. I quickly named my imaginary construction company Ghetto Builders, and I gave it the slogan, “We Get It Right The Second Time.” From there, I started using the term because it easily applied to how we (people) can experience life as a comedy of errors. (Pete Jackson)
This design is in no way intended to disrespect the living conditions some people face.
The PEMA Stoned and Plastered Unisex Classic Tee design originated from a fond recognition of two crews that helped build my family’s home. Their work was impeccable, and they were open to letting me help and learn, so I was given the job of framing a small wall. The result was so bad that, amid the laughter, I quickly realized the construction was ghetto. In that moment, I named my imaginary construction company Ghetto Builders, and I gave it the slogan, “We Get It Right The Second Time.” In life, getting it right can be a process. (Pete Jackson)
• 100% cotton
• Sport Grey is 90% cotton, 10% polyester
• Ash Grey is 99% cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 5.0–5.3 oz/yd² (170-180 g/m²)
• Open-end yarn
• Double seam at sleeves and bottom hem
• Blank product sourced from Honduras, Nicaragua, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Bangladesh, Mexico
Disclaimers:
• Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
• Dark color speckles throughout the fabric are expected for the color Natural.
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!
WEAR IT PROUDLY ON YOUR CHEST “Life Is a Process.” That’s the hidden message in the PEMA “Ghetto Builders t.
About the design: The PEMA Ghetto Builders (and Stoned and Plastered)Unisex Tee shirt design originated from a fond recognition of two crews that worked on my family’s home. Their work was impeccable, and they were open to letting me help (and learn,) so I was given the job of framing a small wall. The result was so bad that, when the laughter started I appreciated the construction was poorly done, and I quickly named my imaginary construction company Ghetto Builders, and I gave it the slogan, “We Get It Right The Second Time.” Later I saw how the saying could easily apply to many of the thing we (people) experience almost daily. (Pete)
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors 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 colors or under certain lighting conditions.
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!