Forklift Certified Built to Lift Born to Shift T-Shirt – Vintage Forklift Operator Shirt, Warehouse Graphic Tee, Comfort Colors 1717
For the forklift operator who can put a load exactly where it needs to go.
The Built to Lift Born to Shift tee combines warehouse pride with 6.1 oz ring-spun cotton on the Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed blank.
Wear it to lunch after a shift, a crew cookout, or a weekend errand run when the warehouse stories follow you home.
Its relaxed unisex fit and heavier cotton feel make it an everyday tee with room to wear comfortably.
The design
An orange-and-dark forklift stands at the center of the front artwork, with the mast, forks, and wheels picked out in detailed light accents. FORKLIFT CERTIFIED arches above it in worn-looking cream and orange lettering.
BUILT TO LIFT and BORN TO SHIFT stack underneath, with SHIFT set in broad, angled type. Orange streaks and distressed textures give the graphic an industrial poster feel that suits the operator at the center of the joke.
Fabric and construction
- Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed T-shirt
- 100% ring-spun cotton
- Heavyweight 6.1 oz/yd² fabric
- Relaxed unisex fit with short sleeves and a crew neckline
- 7/8-inch double-needle topstitched collar
- Twill-taped neck and shoulders
- Double-needle armhole, sleeve, and bottom hems
- Forklift Certified Built to Lift Born to Shift artwork centered on the front
Colors
Available in Black, True Navy, and Pepper.
Garment dyeing gives the fabric a worn-in look and can produce slight shade differences between shirts. Screen settings can also affect how the shirt and artwork colors appear.
Sizing
Available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL.
Compare the chart with a T-shirt you already like wearing. Lay it flat and measure the width from one underarm seam to the other. Measure length from the high point of the shoulder beside the collar to the bottom hem.
| Size | Width | Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18.25 | 26.62 |
| M | 20.25 | 28 |
| L | 22 | 29.37 |
| XL | 24 | 30.75 |
| 2XL | 26 | 31.62 |
| 3XL | 27.75 | 32.5 |
| 4XL | 29.75 | 33.5 |
These are garment measurements supplied by the manufacturer, not body measurements. Measurements may vary by up to 2 inches. Use both width and length to choose the amount of room you prefer.
Care
- Turn the shirt inside out before washing
- Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with similar colors
- Use mild detergent; avoid fabric softener and chlorine bleach
- Hang dry or tumble dry on low
- Use a cool iron inside out if needed; never iron the graphic
- Do not dry clean
A gift for the forklift operator
A useful birthday, holiday, or new-role gift for a forklift-driving partner, coworker, or family member. It celebrates the job in a shirt they can wear off duty; compare the measurements with a tee they already like before choosing a size.
Explore more forklift operator T-shirts or browse gifts for forklift operators.
Frequently asked questions
How does this shirt fit?
The Comfort Colors 1717 has a relaxed unisex fit. Compare the width and length above with your favorite tee instead of choosing by the size label alone.
Is this a heavyweight shirt?
Yes. The 6.1 oz/yd² ring-spun cotton gives it a substantial T-shirt feel. The garment-dyed finish suits the worn-in style of the artwork.
Where is the design placed?
The forklift illustration and all three lines of work-pride wording are centered on the front of the shirt.
Does the Forklift Certified wording count as certification?
No. The wording is part of the graphic design. The shirt does not provide operator training, certification, or protective workwear and does not replace employer requirements.
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