{"product_id":"tee2","title":"The Slugger Bear Tee - 240g Sorona® Performance with Cartoon Baseball Bear","description":"\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Swing, Engineered for the Sun.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIntroducing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Slugger Bear Tee\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e from \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmpty Reference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—a garment where advanced fiber technology and unapologetic charm step up to the plate together. This is a tee built for movement, for warmth, for the particular demands of a day spent outdoors—without forgetting that the best gear should also make you smile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe foundation is \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240gsm Sorona® fabric\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a plant-based, biomolecular polymer that redefines what a performance tee can be. Its benefits are felt, not just claimed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick-Drying:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sorona® wicks moisture away from the body and dries rapidly, keeping you cool and comfortable even as the temperature rises.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPF Protection:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fabric’s density and fiber structure provide effective shielding from the sun’s rays—ideal for long days outside.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnmatched Stretch \u0026amp; Recovery:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fabric moves with every reach, swing, and stretch, then snaps back into place. No bagging elbows, no stretched-out collar.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncredibly Soft Hand-Feel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Despite its technical pedigree, Sorona® feels smooth, cool, and gentle against the skin—never plasticky or rough.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSustainable Roots:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Partially derived from annually renewable plant-based ingredients, it’s performance you can feel good about.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUpon this high-performance, pure white canvas steps the star of the show: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecartoon bear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, dressed in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enavy athletic suit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the kind a little league player might wear—gripping a bat, eyes focused, ready to swing. He is rendered in clean, graphic lines, full of personality and quiet determination. Above and below the bear, the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003enavy ribbed collar and cuffs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e frame the composition, echoing the bear’s uniform and tying the design together with cohesive contrast.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCut in a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eclassic, easy silhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this tee drapes comfortably without being oversized. It is built for the kind of day that moves from a morning walk to an afternoon game to an evening gathering—always cool, always dry, always wearing a grin.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is the \"Guarded Whimsy\" principle in its most active, sun-ready form. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSorona® fabric and performance features are the guard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the serious, intelligent foundation that protects and performs. The \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebaseball bear and navy trim are the whimsy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—the playful, character-driven joy that makes the tee worth reaching for again and again.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🐻❄️ The Blueprint of a Sun-Ready Grin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e240g Sorona® Performance Canvas:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fabric is the unsung hero. Quick-drying, UPF-protective, stretchy, and soft—it’s engineered for the way you actually live on warm, sunny days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartoon Baseball Bear Illustration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The bear is rendered with clean, confident lines—a character full of personality. His navy athletic suit ties him directly to the trim of the tee.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNavy Contrast Ribbed Collar \u0026amp; Cuffs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The deep navy frames the face and wrists, echoing the bear’s uniform and adding a sporty, intentional contrast to the white body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic, Easy Silhouette:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The fit is true, comfortable, and designed for movement. It is a tee that works equally well on its own or under a layer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e✔ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Empty Reference on \"The Guarded Grin, Sun-Ready\":\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Our philosophy finds a new, active expression. The Sorona® technology protects you from the elements; the baseball bear protects you from taking yourself too seriously. This is a tee for days when you need both performance and personality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚾ Anatomy of a Playful Performance Piece:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Fabric as an Invisible Ally:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You won’t think about the Sorona®—until you notice how cool you stay, how fast you dry, how your tee looks as good at the end of the day as it did at the start.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bear as a Mood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e He’s not a logo; he’s a friend. His focused expression, his little uniform, his ready stance—they invite you to step up to your own plate with a smile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Navy Trim as a Frame:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e The collar and cuffs act like the borders of a comic strip, containing the scene and adding a sporty, cohesive finish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👕 Styling the Slugger Bear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis tee is designed to be the fun, functional centerpiece of warm-weather looks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Sporty Ease:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pair with navy or grey shorts, joggers, or athletic pants. Let the bear and the matching trim create a cohesive, playful outfit.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Clean, Casual Contrast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wear with light-wash denim, beige chinos, or cream trousers. The white tee pops against warmer neutrals.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Layered Fun:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Wear under an unbuttoned denim jacket or an open chambray shirt. 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