The Dogwood State — North Carolina Comfort Colors Tee

A flower rooted in North Carolina history.

Every spring, flowering dogwoods brighten North Carolina’s woodlands, neighborhoods, and roadsides with their familiar white blossoms. So widespread and beloved was the dogwood that in 1941, the North Carolina General Assembly officially adopted it as the state flower, noting its beauty and abundance throughout the state.

The flowering dogwood (Cornus florida) is native throughout North Carolina, from the mountains to the coast. What we call its “flowers” are actually four showy, petal-like bracts surrounding a small cluster of true flowers at the center.

The dogwood has long been more than a pretty springtime bloom. Its hard, strong wood was historically used for practical purposes including tool handles, mallets, spools, and textile shuttles.

Our Dogwood State design celebrates that enduring piece of North Carolina—beautiful, deeply rooted, and found across the Old North State.

Made for those who carry a little North Carolina with them wherever they go.

• 100% ring-spun cotton
• Fabric weight: 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²)
• Garment-dyed
• Relaxed fit
• 7/8″ double-needle topstitched collar
• Twill-taped neck and shoulders for extra durability
• Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
• Blank product sourced from Honduras

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

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