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Spongebob Bikini Bottom ID Tee

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Made in California from 100% ringspun organic cotton and screen printed using algae ink (water-based ink using black bio-based algae pigment), providing a soft hand feel and excellent wash durability. Algae Ink is a net negative carbon technology, with each bucket of ink sequestering the same carbon as two trees!

SpongeBob was created by marine biologist Stephen Hillenburg, who used art to teach kids about the marine species and ecosystems around them. With its origin in marine science education, the series has always had a deep-rooted connection to the sea. This connection led Paramount and Nickelodeon to launch SpongeBob SquarePants: Operation Sea Change, a global conservation and sustainability initiative to help protect the home of the very creatures that inspired Bikini Bottom. We created this collection in partnership with Paramount Consumer Products to support the Operation Sea Change initiative as well as advocate for the importance of art in inspiring environmental stewardship.

Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) Certified, the worldwide leading standard for organic textiles like cotton. GOTS certification ensures our cotton is pure and ethically sourced and is made without chemical pesticides, forced labor, child labor, or unfair wages.

UPF 50+ Sun Protection (Max Rating Achievable)

100% Fade-Proof From Chlorine, Sun & Saltwater

Anti-Microbial = Smell-Resistant

Fibers Mechanically Engineered For Quick-Dry & Moisture-Wicking

Made From Recycled Materials

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Advocate Apparel Inspired by the Bikini Bottom Ecosystem

The SpongeBob SquarePants creative team did such an incredible job designing the ecosystem of Bikini Bottom with its distinctive bright colors, iconic flower-shaped clouds, and buoyant mood that our team wanted to embody it when designing the SpongeBob Bikini Bottom collection. Although a fictional world, Bikini Bottom and its citizens are inspired by real underwater critters and places, many of which can be found in the intertidal zone.

Besides being huge fans of the show for its creativity, positivity, and forward-thinking themes, we love SpongeBob SquarePants as an example of how art can support environmental science and conservation. Art can provide an opportunity to instill emotion and humanity into science communication while maintaining its scientific integrity. Art can speak for animals, ecosystems, and communities who may not be able to speak for themselves. Art can transform apathy into enthusiasm, enthusiasm into action, and action into change. And in special cases when an artistic expression becomes widely popular like the animated adventures of a charismatic sponge, it can inspire an entire generation.

5% of sales from your purchase of this product are donated to the Ocean Institute

“Waterlust blends their passion for the ocean with an artistic expression from which others can enjoy and learn. This model embodies the spirit of one of our former marine science instructors, Stephen Hillenburg. We’re honored to be a beneficiary of Waterlust’s funding program to foster experiences that will develop the next generation of ocean defenders…and may even kickstart the next Waterlust or Hillenburg!”

Dr. Wendy Marshall, President & CEO

the Ocean Institute

Customer Reviews

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Natasha Rose (Redding, CA, US)
Excellent shirt!

The color is exactly as pictured and the fabric is so soft like a vintage shirt. I love this Spongebob collaboration, I've already gotten compliments on it at work too!

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Steph Trader (Madison, WI, US)
The Best SpongeBob Shirt Ever

I love the color and the images and, especially, watching people finally register what is actually on my shirt. Super soft and comfy material, well made (as always), and positively hilarious.

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Mattie
Super soft!

I love this shirt! It looks exactly as pictured and is really soft and comfortable. It does run a little big, but I like my shirts to fit loose, so it’s not a big deal.

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Mattie
Super soft!

This shirt is so soft and comfy! It looks exactly as pictured. I love it already! It does fit a little big, but I like my shirts more loose.

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P.B. (Borger, TX, US)
Runs large

Generally I wear a small in unisex shirts, but this fits a lot larger. Very comfortable, great print, beautiful color, but I should have read reviews before. Was helping elderly friend move a mower and unfortunately gas spilled onto the shirt otherwise I would have exchanged it.

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Christopher Mays (Detroit, MI, US)
Sponchbob shirt

Good shirt, very soft

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