Fort Worden 24th Balloon Co. Hangar 1921 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt

Following World War I, aerial observation became a vital component of coastal defense for Puget Sound. In 1921, the U.S. Army constructed Building #26 at Fort Worden—a massive, specialized wooden balloon hangar designed to house the tethered observation craft of the 24th Balloon Company. Operators of these elongated "sausage" observation balloons were winched high above Admiralty Inlet, spotting enemy vessels and directing heavy artillery fire from the fort's hidden coastal batteries. Today, the hangar remains one of the rarest surviving World War I-era aviation structures in the Pacific Northwest. This garment-dyed tee commemorates that fascinating chapter of military history with an architectural schematic of Building #26 alongside an ascending observation balloon, labeled "24th Balloon Co. Fort Worden - BUILT 1921 - BLDG #26."

If you’re looking for a thick, structured tee that’s also super soft and breathable—look no further. This unisex garment-dyed heavyweight t-shirt ticks all the boxes and is made from 100 percent ring-spun cotton for premium softness, breathability, and a pre-shrunk feel right. Featuring a substantial 6.1 oz/yd² (206.8 g/m²) fabric weight, it offers a relaxed, standard unisex fit that complements most looks and is ideal for casual wear or layering. Built for long-lasting structural strength, it includes twill-taped neck and shoulders, a 7/8-inch double-needle topstitched collar, and double-needle stitching along the armholes, sleeves, and bottom hems.

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