Quick answer

Choose the 108 Stitches Upside Down Black Tee if you want an ultra-soft tri-blend fabric and don't mind spending a few dollars more. Pick the Vintage Crustacean Nation Black Tee if you prefer a lower price and a classic vintage look.

Fabric feel: tri-blend softness vs standard cotton

The Upside Down tee is made from a 50% polyester, 25% cotton, 25% rayon blend, which gives it an ultra-soft hand feel that drapes comfortably. The Vintage Crustacean Nation tee's fabric content isn't listed in the catalog, so we can't confirm its exact blend—but it's positioned as a vintage-style tee, which often means a slightly more structured cotton feel. If fabric softness is your top priority, the Upside Down tee is the safer bet.

Price and value: what you pay for the upgrade

At $21.60 (compared to a $30.00 list price), the Upside Down tee costs about $3.40 more than the Vintage Crustacean Nation tee at $18.20 (compared to $28.00). That extra cost buys the tri-blend fabric and the upside-down graphic treatment. Both are officially licensed 108 Stitches products, so the price difference comes down to material and design rather than authenticity.

Graphic style: playful vs vintage

The Upside Down tee features a flipped logo design that's playful and contemporary—great if you like a conversation-starting look. The Vintage Crustacean Nation tee leans into a retro aesthetic with a crustacean-themed graphic that feels classic and understated. Neither is objectively better; it's a matter of whether you want your Crawdads pride to be quirky or nostalgic.

Key trade-offs to weigh

  • Softness vs savings: The Upside Down tee's tri-blend fabric is explicitly described as ultra-soft, while the Vintage Crustacean Nation tee's fabric content isn't specified. If you want guaranteed softness, pay the extra $3.40; if you'd rather save, accept the unknown fabric feel. Check the size chart before ordering since fabric feel can affect how you size.
  • Graphic personality: The Upside Down design is a flipped logo that reads as playful and modern; the Vintage Crustacean Nation graphic is a retro crustacean motif. Choose based on whether you want your tee to be a conversation piece or a classic fan staple.
  • Price vs list price: Both tees are discounted from their list prices ($30.00 for Upside Down, $28.00 for Vintage Crustacean Nation). The Upside Down tee saves you $8.40 off list, while the Vintage tee saves $9.80—so the vintage option offers a slightly deeper discount. If you're comparing discounts, the Vintage Crustacean Nation tee has the larger percentage markdown.

Product facts

Which Crawdads 108 Stitches tee should you choose?

Best for

  • Fans who prioritize soft, tri-blend fabric and don't mind spending a bit more
  • Supporters who like a playful, modern graphic that stands out

Not for

  • Shoppers on a tight budget who want the lowest price
  • Fans who prefer a classic vintage look over a quirky design