
Embrace your inner explorer with this unique two-sided t-shirt, where a group of Adélie penguins waddle towards the Ross Sea on the front, only to hilariously escape a leopard seal on the back. This white shirt, mirroring Antarctica’s icy landscape, features a 3D effect with a two colour black and blue print, perfect for penguin lovers and adventure seekers alike.
Shop Your Way: Locally Printed in Christchurch or Online
Choose how to get your kids’ Adelie Penguins t-shirt:
- Shop at our New Zealand e-store based in Tauranga,
- Shop at our International e-store based in the United States,
- Visit our local retail outlet at, 105 New Brighton Mall; The Creatives Edit,
- Or our stall at New Brighton Seaside Market on Saturdays for local pick-up.
Note: Garment colours are limited to white, snow marle, or pale blue to reflect the Antarctic theme. Size charts are below the order form.

Pricing for Medium Weight T-Shirts Printed in New Brighton:
- Note garment colour and size information is below the order form.
- Kids tees infant to toddler size, 1–4 yrs old: $30.00 plus shipping
- Kids t-shirts youth size, 6–14 yrs old: $40.00 plus shipping
- Mens/Unisex t-shirt: $67.50 plus shipping
- Womens t-shirt: $67.50 plus shipping
- Mens/Unisex longsleeve t-shirt, heavy weight 220 gsm: $71.00 plus shipping
- Womens longsleeve t-shirt, heavy weight 220 gsm: $71.00 plus shipping
Shipping is via Courier Post: Price starts at $8 for 1 adult shirt, $10 for two or more. International customers will be charged the actual shipping cost based on the weight and the destination of their order. As a guide a Large Surface Active 185 gsm t-shirt weighs 130–150 grams.

Order Form For Custom T-Shirt Made by Shaun in New Brighton
Shaun Waugh from Surface Active is the guy creating you custom tee for you with the assistance of his Christchurch custom print provider Merch Kings. (Note: if you are a New Brighton local, he’s the T-Shirt man at the Saturday Brighton Market)
Shaun designs and heatpresses all his art on garments. The print quality delivered by the DTF printing process is exceptional and the finished product is carefully designed to be durable, reflecting the pride that Shaun has in hand-crafting his work.
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Bank: Kiwibank
Account Name: MagentaDot Limited
Account Number: 38-90090359221-00
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Garment Details
Our t-shirts are crafted from 100% combed ring-spun cotton (marle colours with 15% viscose for that classic look), pre-shrunk and anti-pill, with a tight knit for a soft handfeel and superior printability. Featuring side seams, shoulder tape, and twin-needle stitching for durability and fit.
Choose Colour: Either White, Pale Blue or Snow Marle

Top row: Black, Black Marle, Dark Grey, Grey Marle, Sage, Khaki, Kelly, Navy.
Middle row: Denim Marle, Bluestone, Deep Royal, Aqua, Pale Sky, Lavender, Purple, Maroon.
Bottom row: Rust, Red, Pale Pink, Orange, Tan, Ivory, White. (Note: Outsize shirts are available up to 9XL in 5 colours: White, Black, Dark Grey, Navy & Grey Marle)
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Thank you so much for purchasing one of our Surface Active New Zealand Nature tees.
We aim to deliver within 1 week, but please allow up to 2 weeks for your custom-made t-shirt. Alternatively, purchase directly at our New Brighton Seaside Market on Saturdays, or The Creatives Edit at 105 New Brighton Mall.
The all-over printed version of this unisex t-shirt is available exclusively at our Surface Active Global store (linked).. The Adelie Penguins design also comes on homewares at both our New Zealand and Global stores.

The Adelie penguins design is also available on a range of homewares

The Adelie penguins design is also available on a range of homewares from the Surface Active New Zealand store or the Global store.

The New Zealand Nature T-Shirt Company

