5446
Youth "54-46 Was My Number" 5446 Prison Toots and the Maytals T-Shirt - Trojan Records, Crab Records, Island Records, Jimmy Cliff
Imagine this: a youth-sized T-shirt, more than just a slice of fabric but a badge of honor, sporting “Prisoner 54-46 Kingston Jamaica” in bold defiance across the chest. It's not just any reference; it's an anthem by Toots and the Maytals, a cry from the depths of a gritty Kingston jail cell that transcended walls to pulse through the heartbeats of reggae across the world.
Now picture wearing this in the turbulent streets of Kingston, where the air tastes like freedom and rebellion. It’s a statement, a walking piece of history that echoes the clink of chains and the sweet, soulful tunes that fought them. It’s youthful rebellion sewn into threads, a lesson in resilience, a testament to the spirit that even the youngest among us can grasp the weight of history and music, wearing it not just to make a statement but to tell a story.
And what a story it is—of a man wrongfully numbered 54-46, turned hero, a symbol of resistance against a backdrop of rhythmic defiance. This 5446 T-shirt is more than youth fashion; it's a cultural relic, an educational tool, a call to arms against the injustices that still pulse in the undercurrents of society. Every thread vibrates with the beat of drums and the clatter of shackles breaking, every fiber sings of liberation.
It's the kind of 54-46 shirt that doesn’t just cling to the skin—it seeps into the soul, daring its wearer to understand its depth, to carry its message into the fray, to continue the fight with every beat and every note. This isn’t just fabric; it’s a flag for the young, the brave, the future historians of the world. It’s reggae, resistance, and the voice of Toots Hibbert, forever stitched into the narrative of Kingston and beyond.
This is the tee that you've been looking for, and it's bound to become a favorite in any youngster's wardrobe. It's light, soft, and comes with a unique design that stands out from the crowd wherever you go!
• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic Heather is 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• 32 singles
• Relaxed unisex fit
• Side-seamed construction
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, the US, Guatemala, or 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!
Size guide
|
WIDTH (inches) |
LENGTH (inches) |
S |
15 ¼ |
20 ⅞ |
M |
16 ¼ |
22 ⅛ |
L |
17 ¼ |
23 ⅜ |
XL |
18 ¼ |
24 ⅜ |
|
WIDTH (cm) |
LENGTH (cm) |
S |
38.7 |
53 |
M |
41.3 |
56.2 |
L |
43.8 |
59.4 |
XL |
46.4 |
62 |