Don't Fear Death Shirt — Memento Mori Graphic Tee

Remembering death can be a way of remembering to live.

Memento mori is Latin for “remember that you must die.” For BkTek Apparel, the saying raises a question: if life is temporary, what are you actually going to do with it?

We liked that idea enough to put it on a shirt we’d love to wear.

Don’t Fear Death draws from the Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock tradition, where supernatural figures appeared alongside everyday life. A towering skeleton dominates the illustrated scene, framed by an ornamental border and bold, weathered lettering. Death is part of the picture, a reminder to pay attention to life while you’re living it.

An original skeleton graphic T-shirt for people drawn to Japanese-inspired art, gothic style and clothing with a philosophical reference. Wear it beyond Halloween, or give it to someone who appreciates the thought behind the image.

Read the story behind Don’t Fear Death →

IDEAS YOU CAN WEAR

BkTek Apparel creates original graphic clothing inspired by art, culture, mathematics, humor and everyday conversations. Hand-drawn artwork for curious minds.

• 100% ring-spun cotton in the available solid colors
• Classic unisex fit with crew neckline
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  Colors: Navy, Red, Royal, White, Black and Military Green
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  Sizes: S–3XL, availability varies by color

• Machine wash cold, maximum 30°C / 90°F, with similar colors

• Lightweight fabric, 4.5 oz/yd² (153 g/m²)
• Tubular construction with no side seams
• Shoulder tape helps stabilize the seams and prevent stretching
• Ribbed knit collar helps retain its shape
• Pearlized tear-away label for comfort
• Front graphic print
• Made using ethically grown and harvested U.S. cotton

HOW IT’S MADE

The original artwork is hand-drawn by BkTek Apparel. Each garment is printed to order by our disclosed production partner, allowing us to avoid holding unnecessary inventory.

Because every garment is produced individually, slight variations in print placement may occur.

Care instructions

• Do not bleach
• Tumble dry low
• Iron on low heat, avoiding the printed graphic
• Do not dry clean