Essential Heavyweight Temple Tee
Essential Heavyweight Temple Tee
Ephraim Utah Temple — Ephraim, Utah
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Our Story
Our Story
Peculiar People started in 2023 while I was serving a mission in San Antonio, Texas. The name comes from Peter's description of the Saints as "a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people" — members who keep their covenants without making a show of it, and are fine looking a little old-fashioned for it.
We make apparel with original line art of Latter-day Saint temples, made one temple at a time and printed on heavier, better-made garments. Most members want to talk about the gospel but don't know how to open the door. A shirt someone asks about is an easier start than a knock on one.
Shipping info
Shipping info
Your order will ship from the US! It will ship in 1-2 business days, and most orders arrive 4 to 7 business days after you place them.
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Refunds, returns, & exchanges
Refunds, returns, & exchanges
If your order arrives damaged, misprinted, or wrong, email us within 30 days with a photo and we'll replace it free — no return needed.
Wrong size? We'll exchange it within 30 days. You cover shipping it back, we cover shipping the new one out.
Changed your mind? Return it within 30 days for a refund. You cover return shipping and the original shipping cost comes off the refund. Items need to be unworn and unwashed either way.
See our full policy here.
Don't see your temple?
Don't see your temple?
I add new designs every week! I prioritize recommendations. Submit one here and we will email you when our apparel with your design is live!
Essential Heavyweight Temple Tee (Ephraim)
The Tee
This premium heavyweight tee runs much heavier than your basic tees. Comes soft and ready to wear, and softens more with every wash.
- Fit: Can run a bit smaller than a normal fit, so size up if you run on the tighter end of your normal size. Has a relaxed drape through the body.
- Fabric: 100% cotton
- Weight: 7.7 oz/yd² (260 gsm)
Care Instructions
- Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry low
- Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print
- Do not dry clean
From the Founders
You wear Peculiar People because it reminds you of an important moment. The day you got married, where you got an answer to a prayer you needed answered, where you first felt something you couldn't explain away.
Every design we make is made to do two things:
- Remind you of something special to you
- Prompt others to ask you about it
In order for this to work, our clothing needs to be the first thing you reach for, which is why we have worked hard to ensure our fabrics, build quality, and prints are premium and extremely comfortable.
The more you wear, the more you share. All it takes is one question. "What's that on your shirt?"
Evan & Bailee, founders of Peculiar People
Ephraim Utah Temple
Status
Under construction. The public open house runs through , excluding Sundays, following a media day on . Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles is scheduled to dedicate the temple on , in a single 10:00 a.m. session broadcast to all units in the temple district.
Location
Ephraim, Utah. The temple stands on a 9.16-acre site at 400 East and 200 North, at an elevation of 5,567 feet in the Sanpete Valley. Ephraim is Sanpete County's largest population center and the home of Snow College.
Temple Number
The second temple in Sanpete County, following the Manti Utah Temple, dedicated in 1888. Its number among the Church's dedicated temples will be fixed at its dedication.
Announced
, by President Russell M. Nelson in a prerecorded message shown at a press conference inside the Manti Tabernacle, the same event at which the Church announced revised renovation plans for the Manti Utah Temple.
Groundbreaking
. President Russell M. Nelson presided, accompanied by Sister Wendy Nelson, Elder Walter F. González, and Elder Kevin R. Duncan. Utah Governor Spencer J. Cox and other government leaders participated.
Architecture
A three-story temple of approximately 39,000 square feet. The exterior features large arched windows and an arched entry, with a multilevel octagonal tower topped by a domed cupola.
Ordinance Rooms
Four instruction rooms seating 30 each, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry.
Construction Story
- The temple began with a change of plans seven miles away. President Nelson said that shortly after the April 2021 general conference he received "very clear instruction" that the pioneer craftsmanship of the Manti Utah Temple should be preserved rather than replaced in renovation, and that a new temple should be built in Ephraim to serve the area alongside it.
- President Nelson presided at the groundbreaking in person as an unannounced guest. "We are deeply grateful for our ancestors," he said at the site. "They have laid a foundation of faith that undergirds our spiritual strength."
- The prophet's own family is part of that foundation. "My dear mother was born in Ephraim, not far from this very temple site. My father was born in Manti," he said at the groundbreaking. Three of his four grandparents were born in Ephraim, and all eight of his great-grandparents lived there, converts to the Church from England, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Symbolism & Design
- The central octagonal tower carries four arched windows at its base and eight on the tower itself, echoing the arched windows that wrap the body of the building.
Trivia
- Latter-day Saint settlers first entered the Sanpete Valley in the fall of 1849, and Ephraim was settled in 1854, primarily by Scandinavian immigrant converts. The valley's first stake was organized in 1877.
- The temple shares its scheduled dedication day, , with the Miraflores Guatemala City Guatemala Temple.
Temple facts verified as of .
Ephraim Utah Temple
FAQ
Is it appropriate to wear a temple on a shirt?
Is it appropriate to wear a temple on a shirt?
I get this one a lot, and I thought about it before I drew the first one. These are architectural drawings of a building, not anything that happens inside it. No slogans, nothing that turns the temple into a punchline. If you'd put a framed temple photo in your living room, this is that same idea on cotton.
Is Peculiar People affiliated with the Church?
Is Peculiar People affiliated with the Church?
No. We are an independent company. Peculiar People is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Where do people usually wear these?
Where do people usually wear these?
Our goal with our clothing is for it to be seen. Which means it also needs to be your go-to comfort clothing.
It's made to be the first thing you grab when you want to be comfortable, and the first clothing you'll be prompted to wear.
How do I wash it so the print lasts?
How do I wash it so the print lasts?
Our prints are made to last. To make sure they do, use no bleach and no fabric softener, which coats the fibers and dulls the print over time. Don't iron over the design. You can wash it before the first wear to get the loose surface dye off, but you don't have to.
It says unisex. How do I size it if I want a women's fit?
It says unisex. How do I size it if I want a women's fit?
It's a men's cut. If you normally wear a women's medium, order a small for a fitted look or a medium if you want it roomier. The size guide video shows a woman at 5'9" in a small and a man at 6'4" in a large.
Where does the artwork come from?
Where does the artwork come from?
Original line art, made here, one temple at a time. Every drawing gets checked against verified references before we add it to our collection.
Do you do group orders?
Do you do group orders?
Yes. Ward and stake temple trips, mission reunions, family reunions. Email support@peculiarpeopleco.com with the temple, the garment, and roughly how many people, and I'll get back to you with a price.
What is the digital art file?
What is the digital art file?
An SVG of the temple line art for $4.95. Same drawing that goes on the shirts. It's a vector, so it scales to any size without going soft at the edges, and it opens in Cricut, Illustrator, Figma, or anything else that reads vectors.
This file should not be shared and is not permitted for commercial use.
Have a design suggestion?
Have a design suggestion for a temple design we haven't made yet? We are working on getting them all designed! Submit a request and we will prioritize your design.
We will get back to you within two business days!