THE SPECIMEN

Cut from a dense Heavyweight Heritage Jersey, this piece features a signature garment-dyed finish that provides a lived-in, vintage hand-feel from the first wear. The structural, boxy fit allows the artwork to sit flat against the chest without distortion.

THE ARTIFACT: OLD BLOCK

A close, atmospheric view of an end-grain oak chopping block, its rings and fractures illuminated like a map of years and storms endured.
The end-grain block sits in the center of the workshop like an old veteran—scarred, sturdy, and rich with memory. Light from the open door strikes across its surface, illuminating a maze of rings that ripple outward from the heartwood like waves in a quiet lake. Through the Atmospheric Texture style, every detail becomes magnified: the tiny cracks, the burnished edges, the deep honey tone of the oak that has absorbed decades of sunlight, steel, and sweat.
Each ring tells a story—of summers marked by drought, winters heavy with snow, seasons of slow, patient growth deep in the forest. The block carries those years in silence, its surface now repurposed as the foundation for countless tasks. Knife strikes form constellations across its face, and the grain rises in subtle ridges that catch the light like miniature mountain ranges. It smells faintly of sap and iron, an earthy scent that lingers in the air long after the tools have been laid to rest.
Symbolism lives in the grain: resilience, endurance, and the quiet dignity of things that last. The block is both canvas and collaborator, supporting the craft without fanfare. Its scars are not flaws but evidence of purpose—each cut a mark of progress. The atmospheric rendering sharpens the emotional gravity, making the block appear almost monumental, like a relic of both forest and workshop.

(FINAL ECHO)
As the workshop dims into evening, shadows flow across the block’s surface, tracing the contours of age and effort. The oak absorbs the fading light, just as it has absorbed decades of work, becoming richer and deeper with time.
Old Block stands as a reminder that beauty often lies in what endures—the grain that holds its ground, ring by ring, through seasons and storms.

FIELD NOTES

Cataloged in the Workshop Archives. Restored and ready for immediate dispatch from the Reserve.

Heavyweight Heritage Jersey | Structural Vintage Fit | All-Season Layer

Each design is displayed in a carefully selected color that best reflects its character and artwork. Additional color options are available and produced to the same standard, even if not shown. All colors are chosen to complement the design and garment style.

Preserving the Artifact
To maintain the integrity of the fiber density and the fidelity of the print, we recommend the following protocol:

• Wash: Machine wash cold with like colors. Turn the garment inside out to protect the artwork.
• Dry: Hang dry is preferred to "cure" the fit. Tumble dry on low if necessary.
• Iron: Never iron the design directly.

Dispatch Point: Emerald Valley Reserve
All artifacts are printed to order to reduce waste and ensure "Fresh from the Press" quality.

• Processing: Please allow 2-5 business days for our studio to prepare your order.
• Transit: Standard ground dispatch typically arrives within 3-5 business days post-dispatch.

The Heritage Guarantee
We do not produce "merch"; we issue equipment. If your artifact arrives defective or fails to meet the standards of the Reserve, we will replace it immediately.

Exchanges: Accepted within 30 days for sizing adjustments.

Defects: If the print or seam fails you, we cover the replacement cost entirely.

For full pricing tables, return authorization steps, and exceptions, consult the [Field Manual & Operating Protocols].