The Founders Tee
6 oz extra-long-staple cotton
Born on the Ria de Aveiro. Made for everywhere you carry Portugal with you.
The Founders Tee is heritage wear done right. Rooted in Aveiro's Atlantic coast rather than generic iconography, this piece features our signature M&A monogram embroidered on the chest, paired with a striking Moliceiro boat illustration screen-printed across the back. Every piece carries the story home.
The details
- Fabric: 100% Supima® cotton, 6 oz. Incredibly soft, substantial, and never see-through.
- Design: Monogram chest embroidery and a full back-print illustration.
- Finish: Custom woven neck label, so there is nothing scratchy to cut out.
Fit and care
Modern tailored classic fit, not boxy and not oversized. True to size, and size up for a relaxed drape. Machine wash cold inside out and hang dry for longevity. Do not iron directly over the graphics.
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01 · Why this piece exists
Every piece starts from something real.
A boat, a tile, a word that does not translate. Cotton is 6 oz extra-long-staple, cut modern tailored, finished with a woven neck label. Everything ships from Toms River, New Jersey in one to three business days.
02 · Look closer
Three things you only see in person.
04 · Heritage unboxing
Every parcel carries a little salt from home.
Inside every order is a pinch of authentic sea salt from the salinas of the Ria de Aveiro, where only a handful of traditional working salt pans remain.
It is there because our founder's grandmother worked the Portuguese coast as a varina, carrying fresh fish and sea salt through the streets. It is the one part of the parcel that is not for wearing: the Atlantic sun, the salt air and the work of generations of coastal families, arriving alongside the piece. The whole story is here.
Exceptional quality and beautiful presentation!
Absolutely love my Mar & Alma shirt! The fabric feels premium, soft, and durable, and the print detail is crisp. Even the packaging was top tier.
Opening it felt like unboxing a luxury gift. I will always remember Portugal where ever l go.
Will definitely be ordering again!
All about it is beautiful. From the quality, to the design, to the package presentation.
Too bad it’s a little long for my husband, but that means our son is lucky to have it
Love these tees! Premium feel on the Pima cotton and the print/design quality is top-notch. Fast shipping and great craftsmanship.
Incredible quality Peruvian Pima cotton. Very soft and breathable. Looking forward to more designs as I am very impressed with the quality.
