Essential Five Distressed Layered T-Shirt

Mercy. Truth. Grace. Faith. Love. Five essentials rooted in Scripture and meant to shape the way we walk. The Essential Five Distressed Layered T-Shirt brings these five words together as a wearable reminder of what should remain present in our lives and in the way we treat others.

Inspired by Mishlei (Proverbs) 3:3, Ephesians 2:8, and Yochanon (John) 13:34, the design connects mercy and truth, grace and faith, and love through Scripture, giving each part of the Essential Five a foundation in the Word.

Crafted from 100 percent pure cotton, this piece combines the look of a short-sleeve T-shirt layered over a long-sleeve shirt in one distinctive silhouette. A loose fit and drop shoulders create an effortless shape, while the vintage wash and sunfade finish give the fabric naturally aged character. Ripped details and paneling elements add to its distressed aesthetic, creating a piece that feels intentionally worn, layered, and full of character.

Scripture Inspiration

Mercy + Truth | Mishlei (Proverbs) 3:3

“Let not mercy and truth forsake you: bind them about your neck; write them upon the table of your heart:”

Mercy and truth are not meant to be temporary qualities. Scripture tells us to keep them close and write them upon our hearts.

Grace + Faith | Ephesians 2:8

“For by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of Elohiym:”

Grace and faith come together in this passage, reminding us that salvation is a gift and not something we can accomplish by our own works.

Love | Yochanon (John) 13:34

“A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you, that ye also love one another.”

Yahusha commands His followers to love one another, making love an essential part of how we are called to walk.

Together, these passages form the foundation of the Essential Five: Mercy. Truth. Grace. Faith. Love.

Why You’ll Love It

• Crafted from 100 percent pure cotton
  
• Built-in long-sleeve under short-sleeve layered look
• Vintage wash for naturally aged character
• Sunfade finish enhances the worn-in appearance
• Distinct ripped details for a distressed aesthetic
• Paneling elements add dimension and character
• Loose fit for relaxed everyday wear
• Drop-shoulder silhouette
• Classic round/O-neckline
• Long sleeves for added coverage
• Straight cuffs
• Clean straight hem
• Scripture-inspired design rooted in Mishlei (Proverbs) 3:3, Ephesians 2:8, and Yochanon (John) 13:34

Fabric & Fit

Crafted entirely from 100 percent pure cotton, the Essential Five Distressed Layered T-Shirt creates the appearance of two shirts layered together, with long sleeves extending beneath the short-sleeve outer layer.

The loose fit and drop shoulders give the shirt a relaxed silhouette, while the round neckline, straight cuffs, and straight hem keep the overall shape clean. A vintage wash and sunfade treatment create naturally faded variation throughout the fabric, while ripped details and paneling elements reinforce the intentionally distressed, reconstructed look.

Care Instructions

Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle)
Do not bleach
Tumble dry low
Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print
Do not dry clean

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