ABOUT US
WEAR YOUR GENIUS AND BE ORIGINAL
THE TECHNIUM FOUNDRY STORY
I am Seb and on this website is a curated cross-section of designs we have the privilege to curate and work on. After writing software for over 20 years, I decided, with the help of my physicist girlfriend, to follow a passion of mine designing technology, science and political sattire inspired t-shirts. So, without any regard for 14 hour work days, I started Technium Foundry with my buddy Charles, who is a CPA, accountant and complete science enthusiast. We, therefore, hope you'll like the designs we've created for you and if you have any comments or questions, please let us know. We want to learn and answer what we can.
Since we've started Technium Foundry, Charles and I discovered something remarkable - the precise intersection where scientific accuracy meets contemporary t-shirt fashion. Our journey spans some time observing how authentic scientific culture naturally weaves itself into daily life, and we've crafted this understanding into something truly unique.
WHERE CONCRETE MEETS QUANTUM
No fancy labs here - just two geeks, one temperamental printer, and a cat who thinks quantum mechanics needs more naps. We design every shirt with the kind of loving attention to detail usually reserved for debugging code at 3 AM.
AUTHENTIC TO THE ALGORITHM
Why trust us? Because we're exactly who we claim to be, a tiny operation running on caffeine and curiosity, making the kind of shirts we wish existed. Our quality control consists of asking 'Would we wear this?' and 'Can we explain the physics joke to our non-science friends without making their brains hurt?'"
DOWN TO IT
Each shirt is lovingly packed by either Sarah (who can explain particle physics but constantly forgets where she put her coffee) or Seb (who writes perfect code but can't fold a shirt to save his life). Quality inspected by Chairman Whiskers, our feline CEO who maintains rigorous napping standards.
HOW WE DO THINGS
THE SCIENCE OF THE PERFECT TEE
Just as Einstein searched for the unified theory, we've been on a quest for the perfect t-shirt. Our research has yielded a hypothesis. The ideal tee sits at the intersection of comfort, durability, and scientific accuracy. No lab coats required—just pure, wearable genius.
FROM HYPOTHESIS TO T-SHIRT
Unlike traditional t-shirt companies, our design process begins in our laboratory of ideas. Each design starts with a scientific concept, theorem, or breakthrough that has shaped our understanding of the universe. We then collaborate to transform these complex ideas into wearable art that's both accurate and striking—all on the classic canvas of a premium t-shirt.
THE QUANTUM T-SHIRT REVOLUTION
Remember when science shirts were just periodic tables with bad puns? (Not that we don't love a good chemistry joke—they just need more... reaction.) We're changing that paradigm. Each design is crafted to spark conversations and showcase the beauty of scientific concepts, from quantum mechanics to astronomical phenomena. Although we have added a few periodic table based designs. We just had to do it.
MATERIAL MATTERS
While we can't actually weave Higgs bosons into our fabric (yet), we do apply scientific precision to our t-shirt selection. Each shirt is crafted using premium cotton that meets our rigorous standards for both comfort and durability. The blanks are sourced from Gildan® or Bella&Canvas® because looking like a genius shouldn't mean compromising on comfort.
THE STEM STATEMENT
Every t-shirt tells a story. Ours tell tales of scientific discovery, mathematical breakthroughs, technological innovation or political sattire about science with just plain humor. When you spot someone wearing a Technium Foundry tee, you're likely to find a kindred spirit who can discuss both quantum entanglement and why coffee is the ultimate programming fuel.
BEYOND THE BASIC TEE
While we try to keep our designs rooted in scientific accuracy, we understand that personal style is as unique as a fingerprint. Each t-shirt is engineered to be as distinctive as the minds who wear them.
JOIN THE EQUATION
Every scientific revolution started with a bold idea. Ours was simple - make intelligence visible. Make curiosity wearable. Make science fashionable, one t-shirt at a time. When you choose a Technium Foundry tee, you're not just getting dressed, you're making a statement about the power of intellectual curiosity.
SUSTAINABILITY- IT'S JUST SCIENCE
Understanding the environmental impact of t-shirt production isn't just trendy, it's necessary. We apply the scientific method to our sustainability practices, ensuring our tees are produced responsibly. Because caring for our planet is the most intelligent design of all.
CARE INSTRUCTIONS (For the Scientifically Minded)
Maintain the structural integrity of your t-shirt through proper molecular agitation (machine wash cold), controlled thermal application (tumble dry low), and avoid quantum tunneling (don't bleach). For optimal results, consider the thermodynamics of your laundry choices.