Araneae (Black Widow Spider) - Bella Canvas T-Shirt

The Araneae 2025 – Bella Canvas T-Shirt features an illustration of Latrodectus mactans, commonly known as the black widow spider. This arachnid is recognized for its glossy black body and distinctive red hourglass marking. Black widows are found on every continent except Antarctica and are notable for their potent neurotoxic venom, which they use primarily to subdue prey. Despite their reputation, these spiders are generally non-aggressive toward humans and play an important ecological role in controlling insect populations.
 
The shirt’s design is intended to highlight the unique morphology of black widow spiders and encourage interest in arachnology. It serves as a conversation piece for educators, students, and anyone interested in invertebrate biology.
 
Printed on a Bella Canvas unisex T-shirt, the garment is made from 100% combed and ring-spun cotton, with Heather color variants containing polyester. It weighs 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) and is pre-shrunk for consistent sizing. The fabric offers a soft texture and light weight suitable for year-round wear. Side-seamed construction and shoulder-to-shoulder taping improve durability and shape retention.
 
This design is printed on demand, reducing overproduction and waste. It is well-suited for science outreach events, classroom demonstrations, museum visits, or casual wear by those who value science communication through everyday objects. The Araneae shirt combines accurate biological representation with comfortable, long-lasting materials, making it both educational and practical.
 
Product Description
 
This t-shirt is everything you've dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It's comfortable and flattering for all.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

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!