Bob Marley Music T-Shirts
Bob Marley T-shirts are licensed pieces from manufacturer Rock Off, featuring album and concert tour designs as well as portraits of the singer. The Jamaican singer and songwriter took reggae around the world, and his songs One Love, Exodus and No Woman, No Cry are familiar even to people who do not usually listen to reggae. Most of the range consists of short-sleeved unisex T-shirts, alongside women's cuts, mesh crop tops, a tank top and a T-shirt dress. Your choice comes down to the design, fabric treatment and fit.
Which albums and tours do Bob Marley T-shirt designs celebrate?
Bob Marley T-shirt designs most often revisit albums from the seventies: Catch a Fire, Rastaman Vibration, Exodus and Kaya. Some take the form of concert posters, such as Rastaman Vibration Tour 1976, Exodus European Tour '77 or Kaya Tour, while others feature an album's song list, as on Exodus Tracklist.
A second group features designs from Bob Marley's life. The Jamaica '45 jersey and football collages celebrate football, which was a great passion of his. 56 Hope Road is the address of his home and studio in Kingston, and One Love Movie Poster refers to the biographical film Bob Marley: One Love.
What do Stone Wash, Ringer and Hi-Build mean in a T-shirt's name?
Alongside the design, a T-shirt's name also tells you about the fabric treatment, cut or type of print. These are the terms you will come across most often in the range:
| Term | What makes the T-shirt different |
|---|---|
| Stone Wash, Wash Collection | the fabric is washed after dyeing to give the colour a faded look; Dip-Dye and Tie-Dye feature colour gradients or patches |
| Ringer | contrasting trim around the neck and sleeve edges |
| Raglan | the sleeves are sewn diagonally right up to the neck, often in a different colour from the body |
| Hi-Build | a thicker print that stands slightly proud of the fabric |
| Back Print | the design appears on both the front and the back |
Unisex T-shirt, women's cut or T-shirt dress?
A unisex Bob Marley T-shirt has a straight cut and is worn by both men and women. Women's T-shirts labelled Ladies are narrower at the shoulders and waist, so compare the measurements with a T-shirt that fits you well when choosing. The Kaya and Logo mesh crop tops are short and made from breathable mesh, the 1978 T-shirt dress is an elongated T-shirt to wear on its own, and the Marley B&W tank top is sleeveless.
When checking the material, look out for Soft-Style Cotton: this means cotton treated for a soft feel, rather than a different fibre. Some T-shirts are made from recycled cotton with recycled polyester, and the Exodus Tracklist design also appears on an organic cotton T-shirt. You can find more clothing, such as Bob Marley Music Hoodies, on the Bob Marley Music Merch page.
