• STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Black, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Black, back print, on the model. Model wears XL • 5'11" • 216 lb
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Black, front, on the model. Model wears XL • 5'11" • 216 lb
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in White, back print, on the model. Model wears XL • 5'11" • 216 lb
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in White, front, on the model. Model wears XL • 5'11" • 216 lb
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Charcoal, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Navy, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Brick, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Apricot, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in White, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Stone, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Sand, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Sky, back print
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Black, front
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Charcoal, front
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Navy, front
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Brick, front
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Apricot, front
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in White, front
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Stone, front
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Sand, front
  • STRESS BUILDS. Tee in Sky, front
1 23

STRESS BUILDS. Tee

STRESS BUILDS. Tee

$49.99 USD
$54.99 USD $49.99 USD
Halloween pricing Sold out

Halloween pricing ends Sat, Oct 31, 11:59 PM ET 2d 12h 26m 06s

Size

Oversized by design. Between two sizes? Choose the larger one.
STRESS BUILDS. Tee $49.99

Made to order for you. Most orders arrive in about 7 days. Standard $5.99, free over $99.

Fit Promise: use the . If the size we recommend doesn't fit, we remake it free, once, within 7 days of delivery.

2 tees ship free Buy 3+ 10% off

Halloween pricing on every tee through Oct 31. Applied automatically at checkout. Mix any qualifying style. Free US shipping over $99.

  • 190 GSM Weight
  • 100% cotton Fabric
  • Oversized drop-shoulder Cut

Fabric & fit

190 GSM · 100% cotton · DTG print. Oversized drop-shoulder cut. Relaxed through the body and shoulder, so it drapes instead of clinging.

  • Oversized by design. Between two sizes, choose the larger one.
  • Sizes S to 2XL. Garment measurements in the Size guide.
  • 2XL is the largest size. The Fit Finder tells you when it wouldn’t give the oversized fit.
  • Direct-to-garment print: the ink sits in the fiber, not on top of it.

Care: machine wash cold, inside out, with like colors. Tumble dry low. Do not iron the print.

Delivery & Fit Promise

Made to order for you, in the size and color you choose.

Based on our recent orders, most arrive in about 7 days.

Standard $5.99 (free over $99). Priority $12.99 (about 5 days) is also available at checkout.

Fit Promise: use the Fit Finder. If the size we recommend doesn't fit, we remake it free, once, within 7 days of delivery.

Refund or free replacement for damaged, defective or misprinted items within 14 days.

Made to order means we can't take returns or exchanges for a change of mind, color, or a size chosen without the Fit Finder. Check the Size guide before ordering. Full policy: Shipping & Returns.

The concept. Wolff's Law.

Bone remodels along the load you place on it. Apply it consistently and density increases. Stop, and it regresses. That's Wolff's Law, not philosophy. The graphic: a lumbar vertebra in cross-section, one side loaded and dense, the other sparse. It's the principle EMPIRIC started on.

Back print. Small EMPIRIC mark on the front.

Same principle, other builds

View full details

You May Also Like

  • 5 stars: 19 (90%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 3 stars: 1 (5%)
  • 2 stars: 0 (0%)
  • 1 star: 0 (0%)
J
Joshua W.
Background: Student
Fit: Runs large
Conversations: Once or twice
First impression: Heavier than expected, Print sharper than photos

Sick shirt! I love the feel and design is super cool. Wish it was a bit cheaper, but overall good purchase.

K
Kaitlyn C.
Background: Clinician
Fit: Runs large
Conversations: Once or twice
First impression: Print sharper than photos, Exactly what I expected

Love. Love. Love. Physical therapist here who practices at a gym setting. Such a cool shirt, cool design.

A
Annacomfort
Background: Clinician
Fit: Runs large
Conversations: Not yet
First impression: Exactly what I expected

love the message, love the fit, and love the weight of the shirt. it’s super soft and super high quality. will be purchasing more, for sure!

A
Anonymous
Background: Lifter / Athlete
Fit: Runs large
Conversations: Not yet
First impression: Heavier than expected

The material is nice but go a size down. I thought it was like a big crop top, but it's just the widest shirt I've ever seen in my life. I'm 5 foot three and 180 pounds and I usually have to get a large. I got a medium, and it was still massive.

Thanks for the honest feedback, Jessica. This tee is intentionally designed with a very oversized fit, which we do mention on the product page, and we also include a detailed size chart because the measurements can be quite different from a standard tee.

That said, we never want you stuck with something you’re not happy wearing. Please reach out to us at hello@empiricwear.com and we’ll be happy to help you figure out a better option 😊

D
Derek

Amazing shirt. I’m 5 11 195lbs and the XL fits great with an oversized look. Great customer service as well!

A
Alex
Background: Lifter / Athlete
Fit: True to size
Conversations: Yes — multiple times
First impression: Exactly what I expected

Been with you guys from the start. This time I got the STRESS BUILDS tee in Light Apricot for my girlfriend and she loved it. Thank you!

M
Michelle N.

Everything about the t-shirt is perfect; high quality cotton, detailed screen print, and an important message. Thank you!

R
Robert L.

Great quality T. Love it!

K
Kevin R.

Great fit, truly fits like a boxy XXL. The print is great and actually looks like the product advertised. Would recommend as a comfortable gym shirt that fits true to size

J
Jayburd

The cut on this shirt is perfect: oversized fit but with a slight stretch to the fabric, so it flows with your body instead of feeling stiff and rigid. I've already gotten compliments from friends, family, colleagues, and fellow evidence-based clinicians who immediately asked where it's from. That basically never happens with a t-shirt. Quality genuinely exceeded what I expected. Can't wait for the second drop. Don't think twice on this one

J
Julian M.

Love the concept and the shirt itself!

B
Brian R.

Love the design and material.

M
Mitch

Love the simple design and important rehab principle. Definitely gonna be wearing this in the clinic!

K
Kenzie K.

Amazing product and message!

H
Hailey C.

My new favorite tshirt! 🤓

A
Anonymous

Awesome oversized shirt for working out or wearing it at work. Love it that there's a street wear cut brand for physical therapists now

R
Rickey L.

shirt feels amazing! Will be buying more in the very near future!

S
Sydney K.

As a young Athletic Trainer who is going to be working at a high school, these t shirts are PERFECT! Great conversation starter, relevant to my practice, and conservative coverage for work. Can't wait to purchase more in future drops!!

C
Casey M.
Worth every dollar

Fabric feels premium and the print looks even better in person.

J
Jordan B.
Speaks my language

Finally a shirt that reflects how I actually think about rehab and performance.

Z
Zach M.
Wolff's Law never looked this good

Didn't know Wolff's Law could look this good. Really impressed.