Merde Hoodies [Pre-Order]

!! [PRE-ORDERS ONLY] !! Please read all below before you order! Unisex sizing. Real screenprinting (not DTG). Black size large is not available.

Best Seller for over 10 years! Perfect for class, rehearsals, backstage, and intensives! Our last print run was a few years ago. ALWAYS limited production. Get 'em while you can! If you don't know why ballet dancers say "merde" instead of "good luck" scroll down. Place your orders before Sunday, 11/30/25, when sales close. Check size specs below as there will be no overstock for exchanges.

Shipping ETA is 12/12/25. Allow 2-6 business days for USPS delivery with tracking. These are not available for immediate delivery.

Unisex Sponge Fleece Crew: USA Strong Production. SIZE UP for over-sized/extra baggy boyfriend fit. All crewnecks have Merde imprint center chest. Blanks are shown for style reference only.

Pre-shrunk
Retail fit
Unisex sizing
Dyed-to-match thick drawcord
Ribbed cuffs and waistband
Pouch pocket
Side seams
8 oz. (US), 13.4 oz./L yd (CA), 52/48 Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton/polyester fleece, 32 singles

Specs Body Length (in inches)
XS 25 5/8
S 26 1/8
M 26 3/4
L 28 3/4
XL 29 3/4

Chest Width (Laid Flat) in inches
XS 21 5/8
S 23 5/8
M 25
L 27 3/8
XL 29 3/8

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 AND in bulk using pre-orders helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!

Ballet dancers started using "merde" for good luck in 19th-century Paris, when a full house meant a lot of horse manure ("merde") in front of the theater. Wishing someone "merde" was, therefore, a way of wishing them a well-attended performance. While the literal meaning has faded, the superstition of avoiding the phrase "good luck" endures, and "merde" is still used today by dancers before taking the stage. It also means sh*t in French!

Our manufacturer uses sustainable manufacturing processes with Blue Sign certified dyes, efficient dye houses that adhere to the state of California’s EPA regulations around wastewater treatment and usage and cutting facilities in Los Angeles that run on partial solar power with comprehensive recycling programs for paper waste and fabric scraps.

They design, dye, and cut most garments in the United States, particularly in facilities in Los Angeles and Alabama. However, the sewing of some products is split between the U.S. and Central America.

The company emphasizes its "USA Strong Production," which provides hundreds of jobs in the U.S. and includes facilities in California and Alabama.