Bearded man with sunglasses in a pale blue Adelie Penguins t-shirt, posing beside the reinforced concrete New Brighton Pier.

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:

Note: Garment colours are limited to white, snow marle, or pale blue to reflect the Antarctic theme. Size charts are below the order form.

Back view of a man wearing a light blue Adelie Penguins t-shirt beside New Brighton Pier, showing penguins fleeing a leopard seal.
Fleeing with flair! This man models the back of our light blue Adelie Penguins t-shirt by the reinforced concrete New Brighton Pier, capturing Antarctic drama in vibrant three-colour style.

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.

Bearded man with sunglasses in a pale blue Adelie Penguins t-shirt, posing beside the reinforced concrete New Brighton Pier.
Capturing Antarctic vibes! This bearded man sports the front of our two-sided Adelie Penguins t-shirt in pale blue, striking a pose by the reinforced concrete New Brighton Pier.

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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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

Surface Active’s t-shirt suppliers colour chart to assist customers to identify the right t-shirt for them.
Recommended colours: White, Pale Blue and 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)

Choose size

Size chart of Surface Actives mens’ t-shirt sizes.
Mens’ size chart.
Womens’ size chart.
Kids’ size chart.

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.

Young woman modeling an all-over printed Adelie Penguin t-shirt by the reinforced concrete New Brighton Pier in Christchurch, New Zealand.
This all-over Adelie Penguin t-shirt, exclusive to our U.S. Spring store at www.surfaceactive.nz, shines by the New Brighton Pier in Christchurch, blending playful design with icy hues.

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

Woman in a white Adelie Penguin t-shirt seated in an armchair, holding a matching penguins coffee mug with the t-shirt prints.
This woman rocks our Adelie Penguin t-shirt and sips from a matching mug, blending playful design with New Zealand nature vibes—perfect for penguin lovers!

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

This adorable Antarctic-inspired Adelie Penguin two-sided t-shirt design brings icy fun to your wardrobe!

The New Zealand Nature T-Shirt Company

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