Adelie Penguins: Kids

Little girl in a pale blue Adelie Penguin t-shirt beside New Brighton Pier.

May 15, 2024 / magentadotbrands.com / No Comments

Let your little explorer waddle into fun with this all-over Adelie Penguins t-shirt! The front shows a group of cheeky penguins marching toward the Ross Sea, while the back reveals their hilarious retreat from a sneaky leopard seal lurking on the Antarctic sea ice. Crafted on a white, snow marle, or pale blue t-shirt to mimic the icy Antarctic landscape, so the black, white, and blue design pops with a 3D effect, perfect for kids who love wildlife tales. Celebrate New Zealand’s nature-inspired artwear and grab yours today.

Shop Your Way: Locally Printed in Christchurch or Online

Choose how to get your kids’ Adelie Penguins t-shirt:

*Run, penguins, run! The back of this snow-marle Adelie Penguin t-shirt, modeled at New Brighton Pier, brings Antarctic drama to life with a clever three-colour design.*

Shop at our New Zealand e-store based in Tauranga,
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.
Order a custom, locally printed and heat-pressed shirt directly using the form below—ideal for pick-up, local cycle delivery, or courier post.

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:

Kids’ Short-Sleeve (185gsm, mid-weight):
- Infant/Toddler (1–4 yrs): $20.00 + shipping
- Youth (6–14 yrs): $40.00 + shipping
Kids’ Long-Sleeve (220gsm, heavy-weight): $45.00 + shipping
Shipping via Courier Post: $8 for 1–2 shirts, $10 for 3–4. International shipping varies by weight and destination (e.g., a t-shirt weighs 130–150 grams).

International customers will be charged the actual shipping cost based on the weight and the destination of their order.

Twin girls in a park modeling a snow marle and a pale blue Adelie Penguin kids’ t-shirt, showing front and back views with a three-colour penguin. — *Double the fun! These twins show off the front and back of our Adelie Penguin kids’ t-shirt in a park, bringing Antarctic charm to life with its playful three-colour design.*

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.

Customer Details

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Delivery Address (or Pick-up from Brighton Gallery)

Mens Tee: Quantity & Size: SML-MED-LRG-XLRG-2XL-3XL-4XL-5XL (e.g.; 1 x LRG)

Womens Tee: Quantity & Size: 6-8-10-12-14-16-18-20-22-24 (e.g.; 1 x size 14)

Childs Tee: Size 2-4-6-8-10-12-14-16 (e.g.; 1 x 8YR)

Print Design

Garment Colour

T-shirt price: (Adults tee $67.50, Youth: $40, Toddler: $20)

New Zealand Courier delivery add $8.00 for 1–2 shirts, $10 for 3–4. Note: International rates vary per order

If you would like phone assistance with your order indicate: YES (or call/text Shaun +64 (0)21 067 6176)

Please use this message field to write multi-shirt order details or ask any questions

Bank Details

Bank: Kiwibank
Account Name: MagentaDot Limited
Account Number: 38-90090359221-00
Use Reference: Your name

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.*

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.

Back view of a young girl in a light blue Adelie Penguin t-shirt beside New Brighton Pier, showing penguins fleeing a leopard seal in black, white, and blue.

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.