Essential Heavyweight Temple Tee
Essential Heavyweight Temple Tee
Monticello Utah Temple — Monticello, Utah
Dedicated July 26, 1998
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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 (Monticello)
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
Monticello Utah Temple
Location
Monticello, Utah, in San Juan County in the southeast corner of the state.
Temple Number
The 53rd dedicated temple, and the eleventh built in Utah.
Announced
, as the first of the smaller temples President Gordon B. Hinckley had introduced earlier that year.
Groundbreaking
. Elder Ben B. Banks presided.
Dedicated
to , by President Gordon B. Hinckley.
Rededicated
, by President Gordon B. Hinckley, after the building was enlarged.
Architecture
Turkish off white marble. 11,225 square feet following the 2002 expansion, up from 7,000 as originally built, rising 66 feet to a single attached spire with an angel Moroni statue.
Ordinance Rooms
Two instruction rooms, two sealing rooms, one baptistry.
Construction Story
- This was the first of the small temples, a design President Gordon B. Hinckley announced in 1997 to put temples within reach of members far from the existing ones.
- The plan left out the laundry, the cafeteria and other space not needed for ordinances. That made the building far smaller and much faster to put up.
- It went from groundbreaking to dedication in just over eight months, faster than any temple built before it.
- As first completed, at 7,000 square feet, it had less than half the floor space of an ordinary meetinghouse.
Symbolism & Design
- The exterior is clad in Turkish off white marble.
- The first angel Moroni statue placed here was white fiberglass and stood six feet tall, against the twelve foot gold leafed figures used on earlier temples.
Changes Over Time
- The temple was enlarged and remodeled in 2002, growing from 7,000 to 11,225 square feet, with a second instruction room and a second sealing room added. Temple president Lisle G. Adams explained the reason plainly: "The facilities we had were just not adequate to take care of the work that was being done."
- President Hinckley rededicated the enlarged building on , having dedicated the original four years earlier.
- The white statue was later replaced with a gold leafed one.
Trivia
- It was the first of the small temples, a design the Church has used many times since.
- The temple was dedicated less than ten months after it was announced.
Temple facts verified as of .
Monticello 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!