1765 Apparel Co · American-Made
Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam — For the Greater Glory of God
Four words that built schools, missions, and martyrs on six continents. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam — for the greater glory of God. The motto of St....
The Story Behind the Shirt
Four words that built schools, missions, and martyrs on six continents. Ad Majorem Dei Gloriam — for the greater glory of God. The motto of St. Ignatius of Loyola and the Society of Jesus: no task too small and no field too far, if it is done for His glory. A soldier's answer to the question of why.
On the back: the IHS christogram — the Cross rising from the crossbar, the three nails beneath — blazing in a traditional sunburst over the full motto. On the chest: the original 1765 A Co. mark in our founder's own hand. More Catholic t-shirts made in America.
Built like a conviction: printed on the Bayside 5100 — 100% US-grown cotton, spun, knit, cut, and sewn on American soil, then printed to order in the USA. Dirt to shirt, no exceptions. Veteran-owned. Est. 1765.
- Dirt to ShirtCotton grown, spun, knit & sewn on American soil.
- Veteran-OwnedFounded by a combat veteran — a continuation of an oath.
- Printed to OrderPressed in the States when you order. Built to last.
Size & Fit
Heavyweight Bayside 5100 — 6.1 oz, 100% U.S.-grown cotton, true dirt-to-shirt. Front & back print.
Fit: classic unisex cut that runs true to size. Prefer a relaxed, lived-in drape? Order one size up.
| Size | Chest width | Body length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18 | 26 |
| M | 20 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 29 |
| XL | 24 | 30 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31 |
| 3XL | 28 | 32 |
Shipping & Returns
Made to order and shipped from the U.S., typically within 5–7 business days. Free U.S. shipping over $55. 30-day returns on unworn items — no restocking fee (customer covers return shipping).
Care
Machine wash cold, inside out. Tumble dry low. Do not iron directly on the print. Made to outlast a decade of wear.