🌿 What is Print on Demand - And Why Does it Matters? 

If you’ve ever ordered a Vertical Vibes t-shirt and noticed it took a little longer than a big-box brand… here's why:

Print-on-demand means every Vertical Vibes print is created only after you order it.
No massive warehouse, no stacks of unsold inventory, no unnecessary waste.

Your print is made just for you — like a chalky high-five from the universe saying,
“Hey, someone out there gets your vibe.”

 Why We Choose It: Better for the Planet, Better for the Community

Traditional production usually means printing hundreds of shirts up front, hoping they sell. But that approach often leads to:

• Overproduction

• Waste

• Excess shipping

• Unnecessary environmental impact

Print-on-demand flips that script. It lets us:

🌱 1. Avoid Waste & Overproduction

We don’t make what we don’t need.
That means fewer shirts ending up forgotten, unused, or in landfills.

🤝 2. Stay Simple & Connected

Because we don’t have to pre-order huge batches, we can focus on designs that come straight from the heart of the climbing community.
Every drop feels intentional - not forced.

Why It Takes a Little Longer

Big fast-fashion brands ship lightning fast because everything is already sitting on a shelf.

We do it differently.

Your piece is printed especially for you once you hit “order.”
That means a tiny bit more patience — but a whole lot more purpose. 

If climbing has taught us anything, it’s this:
good things take time, and intentional things take just a little longer.

 Why We Use Only Natural Fibers

Vertical Vibes tees are made from natural fibers like organic and sustainably grown cotton as well as confentional grown cotton (please make sure to check the product description)

Here’s why:

✨ No Microplastics

Synthetic fabrics shed micro-plastics every time they’re washed (also the recycled onces) Cotton doesn’t. That means less pollution entering our rivers, oceans, and climbing environments (after garment production)

🌿 Biodegradable & Planet-Friendly

When cotton reaches the end of its life (many, many climbs from now), it returns to the earth.
No plastic residue. No forever chemicals. Just nature completing its cycle.

💛 The Heart of It All

We use print-on-demand and natural fibers because we believe your clothing should reflect the same leave no trace and values you bring to the crag:

Presence. Connection. Respect. Intention.

Every Vertical Vibes tee is a small reminder of that - designed & delivered with purpose. Rooted in love for the mountains we call home!

If you ever have questions about our process, sustainability choices, or future drops, we’re always here, chalk-covered and ready to chat.