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Christmas Beetle Kids T shirt
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Slow Fashion
100% GOTS Certified Organic Cotton
Design & Printed in Melbourne
Product Description
It's the most Wonderful time of the year!! When all the beautiful Christmas Beetles come out. This is our Not Christmas Christmas T shirt. If you are looking for something a bit different this year, try our Christmas Beetle T shirt.
SOME FUN FACTS ABOUT CHRISTMAS BEETLES
- There are around 36 known type of Christmas Beetles, 35 of them are native to Australia
- They get their name "Christmas Beetle" because the adults come up for air around Christmas. They spend most of the year underground and then emerge during the summer months.
- Numbers of Christmas Beetles have declined over the past 30 years due to the lost of habitat - from bush fires, deforestation and floods.
- Majority of Christmas Beetles are various shades of brown and gold. However, there are a range of beetles that are jewel like with metallic, shimmering exteriors, almost like the Australian gemstone, opal.
- They love eucalyptus leaves to munch on, however, they can also cause a severe leave loss to young eucalyptus trees.
- In some Aboriginal Dreamtime stories, Christmas beetles are seen as messengers from the spirit world. They are believed to carry the souls of ancestors and bring messages of guidance and wisdom to the living.
- Some believe Christmas Beetles are good luck charms, bringing good fortune and prosperity. They can also be positive indicators of a healthy environment
- The Christmas Beetle is related to the Rhinoceros and Scarab Beetles.
In Ancient Egypt, Scarab Beetles were a symbol of rebirth or resurrection, good luck and fortune.
Maybe The Christmas Beetle is our version. New Year, new chance, new dawn, fresh start, new you!!
Merry Christmas 2024!!
Regular fit, crew neck, mid-weight, 100% combed cotton.
Neck ribbing, side seamed, shoulder to shoulder tape, double needle hems, preshrunk to minimise shrinkage
Care Instruction
All HIGH TEES products are hand drawn, designed and printed in Melbourne, Australia.
Our garments are digitally printed and these super soft fabrics require some extra TLC. As a result of cleaning, some fading may occur over time, most notably the darker shades in the print.
Fading can be minimised by following the care instructions below:
- Hand-wash or gentle machine cycle (inside out)
- Cold water only
- Mild phosphate free detergent recommended
- Line dry in shade
- Do not tumble dry
Shipping & Return
SHIPPING
- All domestic retail orders are shipped via Australia Post
- Australia: Please allow 14–20 days for delivery
- International: Please allow 20–25 days depending on your location
- You’ll receive a tracking code from Australia Post once your High Tees goodies is on its way
RETURN
You may return any full price unused item/s within 90 daysof purchase for a store credit in the form of an e-Gift Voucher.
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