Some seasons look quiet from the outside.

That doesn’t mean nothing is happening.

This garment-dyed caterpillar T-shirt was made for anyone growing, changing, rebuilding, or becoming something new on a timeline that does not always make sense to everyone else.

The original illustration features a peaceful caterpillar resting inside a chrysalis as a butterfly wing begins to emerge. Beside it hangs a pocket watch beneath the words “You Can’t Rush Becoming.”

The clock adds a little quiet irony: transformation has its own schedule, no matter how often you check the time.

Made from heavyweight Comfort Colors cotton, this relaxed unisex tee has a soft-washed, lived-in feel from the first wear. Reach for it during fresh starts, uncertain seasons, creative transitions, quiet weekends, or the days when you need a reminder that slow progress is still real progress.

You are not behind. You are becoming.

Part of the Slow Living Club collection—pieces for people making more room for calm, presence, and a life that feels like their own.

Why you’ll love it

Original caterpillar, chrysalis, and butterfly transformation illustration
Emotionally relatable message about growth and personal timing
100% ring-spun US cotton
Garment-dyed for soft color and a lived-in texture
Heavyweight 6.1 oz/yd² fabric
Relaxed unisex fit
Pre-shrunk during the garment-dye and wash process
Tubular construction with no side seams
Double-needle stitching for added durability
Available in sizes S–3XL, subject to availability

Fit

Relaxed unisex fit.

Choose your usual size for an easy everyday fit. Size up one size for a looser feel or two sizes for an oversized look.

Please review both the Fit Guide and Size Chart images before ordering. For the most accurate fit, compare the measurements with a T-shirt you already own and love.

Measurements are approximate and may vary slightly due to the garment-dyeing process.

Size chart

Garment measurements in inches.

These are garment measurements, not body measurements. Allow for a measurement tolerance of approximately 1.5 inches.

Size	Width	Length	Sleeve length from center back
S	18.25 in	26.62 in	16.25 in
M	20.25 in	28.00 in	17.75 in
L	22.00 in	29.37 in	19.00 in
XL	24.00 in	30.75 in	20.50 in
2XL	26.00 in	31.62 in	21.75 in
3XL	27.75 in	32.50 in	23.25 in

Care instructions

Machine wash cold, maximum 30°C / 90°F
Wash inside out with similar colors
Do not bleach
Tumble dry on low heat or hang dry
Iron or steam on low heat
Do not iron directly over the design
Do not dry clean

Shipping & returns

Good things don’t need fake urgency.

This item is made especially for you after your order is placed. Please visit our FAQ for current production and shipping estimates.

Once your order ships, you’ll receive a confirmation email with tracking information so you can follow it—or forget about it completely. We support both approaches.

Because our pieces are made to order, we do not accept returns or exchanges for a change of mind or when an incorrect size or color is selected, except as required by applicable law. Please review the color options, Fit Guide, and Size Chart carefully before ordering.

If your item arrives damaged, defective, misprinted, or different from what you ordered, contact us within 30 days of delivery and we’ll help make it right.

Please contact us before returning anything. Keep the item unused and in the condition received until your claim has been reviewed.

📩 Email us at hello@simplyhappywear.com—no bots, no rush, just real people who care.

For complete details, please review our FAQ and Refund Policy.