Looking away isn't rudeness, boredom or something to hide. For plenty of people, holding a gaze and taking in what's being said pull on the same attention, so the eyes go elsewhere and the listening gets better. The eye contact thing? Not personal. Just processing. Stitched on the cuff, one line that saves a whole explanation.
Product & Care
Specification
- 60% cotton / 40% acrylic
- cuffed knit
- one size
Care
- Wash
- By hand, in cool water with a mild detergent. Embroidery holds its shape best out of the machine.
- Dry
- Air dry flat, back to its own shape. Not in the dryer.
- Iron
- No — and never over the stitching.
- Bleach
- No.
- Expect
- A cotton-rich knit, so it relaxes to your head with wear.
Good to know
- A new print can smell faintly of vinegar, or carry a pale mark from the pre-treatment. Both wash out.
- Keep it out of direct sunlight before that first wash — the pre-treatment can sun-stain, and that doesn’t come out.
- No fabric softener. It dulls the print.
- On embroidery, iron around the stitching rather than over it. We’ve washed ours repeatedly and they’ve held up.
Sizing & Fit
| Circumference, unstretched | |
|---|---|
| One size | 17.3 – 17.9 |
| Circumference, unstretched | |
|---|---|
| One size | 44 – 45.5 |
These are the garment’s own measurements, not body sizes — and one maker’s medium isn’t another’s, so it’s worth a look before you choose. Soft fabrics never cut quite identically, so allow a little either way.
Measured round the beanie before it stretches. The knit stretches to fit — Otto Cap size it one size fits most adults, up to a 22.8 in (58 cm) head.
How this one fits
Knit Beanie
A cuffed knit beanie in a cotton-rich blend rather than all acrylic. Form-fitting, so it sits close to the head, with the cuff doubling the fabric over the forehead and ears. One size, in a knit that stretches to fit most adult heads.
Cut
One size fits most adults. It measures 17.3–17.9 in (44–45.5 cm) round before it stretches, and Otto Cap size it for heads up to 22.8 in (58 cm).
Sensory notes
- Cotton-rich blend — 60% cotton, 40% acrylic rather than all acrylic.
- Cuffed, so the fabric is doubled over the forehead and ears.
- Form-fitting — it sits close to the head rather than slouching.
- The embroidery is stitched through the knit with backing behind it, and that backing sits against the forehead on a front-placed design.
- On an embroidered design, the reverse of the stitching has some texture inside.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping
Made for you after you order — 1–5 working days to make, then 3–5 to arrive. Free over $70 / £60; below that, a standard flat rate shown at checkout.
If it arrives faulty
Damaged, misprinted or just wrong — that’s on us. Send your order number and a photo within 30 days of delivery and we’ll replace it or refund you in full. Not sure it counts? Tell us anyway.
If it isn’t right for you
Comfort is personal, and sometimes a piece just isn’t right once it’s on. There’s no rush to decide — give it a few wears and a wash, and if it still doesn’t suit you, tell us within 60 days. A replacement in the size you need, a different piece, or store credit. Having worn it won’t count against you.
You don’t have to explain why — that’s the Zero Apologies Guarantee. All we ask is that you cover the postage if something needs to come back to us, and we’ll confirm what to send and where.
Do check the size guide above before you order — it has the real measurements, flat and unstretched. Our Gear explains how each piece is cut and how it wears, which is the other half of the question.
Reviews
From people wearing it
Marked “gifted” where we sent the product free. Nobody was paid, and the words are their own.
This was gifted to me, and it’s now my favorite top. It works as a layering piece over t-shirts and vests, and is particularly good for after a workout or run. It’s very soft, nice color, and the badge is really well made. No one has mentioned it either and I like that I can make a statement without shouting. It’s original. I’m pleased.
Laura H.Hugging AuDHD embroidered crop hoodieGifted
This was a gift from someone who knows me well. It’s very nice. It’s soft and smooth; the embroidery is subtle. The off-white, cream colour is also very handy. I live in a hot place, so I need tees that work with lighter colours too. I would buy more.
Rhys O.Shhh. Recharging embroidered t-shirtGifted
I bought this for my friend who has recently been diagnosed ADHD. She doesn’t know what to do with the news, so i thought the idea of it being complicated would resonate with her. She was over the moon. Neither of us had seen anything like it before. This is just after she washed it to test the embroidery so it's a bit creased, but the embroidery stayed true.
Lynn F.It's Complicated Phrase (ADHD) t-shirt, White
A gift for my daughter. We both thought it was funny, and liked how it recast ADHD in a more positive light The mug is no-frills, simple, but not too chunky, and is comfortable to hold and drink from.
Maureen G.ADHD: Absolutely Delightfully Highly Dynamic mugGifted
love this store …brilliant idea….tbh i could have shopped till i dropped. its rare to find so much i like in one place. very clever. nice stuff. prices a bit more than i usually pay but I get it.
Brittany W.
It’s a comfort colors T-shirt. I have a few already, as I like the feel and the colors are more modern than other brands, and have that lived-in feeling. They remind me of tees I had at college years ago, comfy, relaxed, and easy to wear. Just pick up off the floor and put it on :) recommend.
Scott S.Recharge in Progress garment-dyed tee, BayGifted
