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Step into courage. This hoodie features the essential warning: Do Not Obey in Advance — a lesson in holding the line against creeping authoritarianism. Embroidered with care, this minimalist design is a quiet yet powerful stance for those who believe in defending democracy at every turn.

Designed with style and comfort in mind, this hoodie will quickly become your new favorite. It’s made from soft fleece inside and outside, with a sturdy metal zipper, convenient front pockets, and a hood with color-matched drawstrings.

• 50% cotton, 50% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8 oz/yd² (271 g/m²)
• Yarn diameter: 20 singles
• Soft fleece fabric inside and outside
• Air-jet spun yarn for reduced piling
• Regular fit
• Metal zipper
• Front pouch pockets
• Unlined hood with color-matched drawcord
• Double-needle stitching at shoulders, armholes, neck, waistband, and cuffs

Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Embroidered Do Not Obey in Advance Zip Hoodie

$48.00Price
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  • Zip Hoodie Size Guide

    Product Measurements

    Measurements are provided by suppliers. Product measurements may vary by up to 2 inches (5 cm).

    Pro tip: Measure one of your products at home and compare with the measurements you see in this guide.

     

    How to Measure

    A — Length
    Place the end of a measuring tape beside the collar at the top of the garment (high point shoulder). Pull the tape to the bottom of the item.

    B — Width
    Place the end of a measuring tape at one side of the chest area and pull the tape across to the other side of the product.

    C — Sleeve Length
    Place the end of a measuring tape at the center back of the collar, then pull the tape along the top seam of the sleeve. When you get to the shoulder, hold the tape in place and continue to pull down the sleeve until you reach the hem of the sleeve.

     

    Size Chart (in inches)

    Size

    Length

    Width

    Sleeve Length

    S

    27

    19 1/4

    33 1/2

    M

    28

    21 1/4

    34 1/2

    L

    29

    23 1/4

    35 1/2

    XL

    30

    25 1/4

    36 1/2

    2XL

    31

    27 1/4

    37 1/2

    3XL

    32

    29 1/4

    38 1/2

    4XL

    33

    31 1/4

    39 1/2

    5XL

    34

    32 1/4

    40 1/2

    Note: Product measurements may vary by up to 2 inches (5 cm).

The Story Behind the On Tyranny Collection

In 2020, during a moment of global upheaval, I turned to design as a way to steady myself. I began creating artwork inspired by the chapter titles from On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century, Timothy Snyder’s 2017 book on resisting authoritarianism. What began as a private creative exercise gradually evolved into something larger.
 

A fellow listener of The Daily Beans podcast saw one of my designs shared in a Facebook group and encouraged me to reach out to Dr. Snyder for permission to share the work more broadly. Around that same time, I was honored with a Gold Medal at the Nebraska Book Awards for my cover design of Feisty Righty, a memoir by my friend J.D. James. That moment gave me the confidence to imagine bringing this series into the world.


With that encouragement, I reached out to Dr. Snyder—and to my great appreciation, he responded with enthusiasm and granted his permission. After coordinating with his agent, I began the process of developing this project into a fully realized collection.


As a one-woman operation, I manage every aspect of this work myself—from design and production to packaging and communication—I appreciate your patience as I respond personally to you.

If you haven’t read On Tyranny, I highly recommend it. You can also find the audiobook version on YouTube which is a powerful listen.

The chapter titles from On Tyranny by Timothy Snyder are used with the express permission of the author. All designs and related content are the intellectual property of Courtney Beth Keller and are protected under copyright by 970 Creative LLC. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use is strictly prohibited.

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