Close Encounters of the Rusted Kind — Lowell, Arizona T-Shirt

Our synthetic model, JWP-F-0031, is taking time out from her career as a submarine welder to relax in the newest addition to our Obscure Locations Collection.

Close Encounters of the Rusted Kind carries the warm, weathered spirit of a desert road trip. The vintage-style poster features Lowell, Arizona, a rusted truck, the old theater, and just enough flying-saucer activity to suggest that extraterrestrial visitors also appreciate roadside Americana.

The heavyweight cotton and relaxed cut drape like a favorite memory, while the garment-dyed finish gives the shirt a soft, lived-in feel from the first wearing. It is equally suitable for slow drives along two-lane highways, mechanic meetups, desert weekends, or casual investigations of suspicious lights over abandoned mining towns.

Made for people who collect places, stories, worn textures, and evidence the government has chosen not to discuss.

Product features

• 100% ring-spun U.S. cotton—heavyweight and pre-shrunk for durable comfort

• Garment-dyed finish for a soft, broken-in feel and muted color depth

• Tubular knit without side seams, with double-needle stitching for lasting construction

• Relaxed fit available in sizes S–4XL through select production partners

• Sewn-in label and Comfort Colors sizing

• Heavyweight 6.1 oz/yd² fabric offered in a wide range of colors

Care instructions

• Machine wash cold, maximum 30°C/90°F

• Do not bleach

• Tumble dry on low heat

• Iron, steam, or dry on low heat

• Do not dry-clean