Future — Wells T-Shirt

Future Tee H. G. Wells, The Food of the Gods (1904) "We were making the future, and hardly any of us troubled to think what future we were making." Wells wrote this in a satirical science novel about hubris—scientists create a growth formula, unleash it, and then pretend to be surprised when everything mutates. The line reads like a confession from every era that chased progress without asking who it serves. This isn't a t-shirt. It's the mirror you hold up before you build anything. Innovation is easy. Accountability is the part we skip. This quote drags that omission into the light. If you've ever: Shipped something fast and questioned it later Worried that "move fast" culture cuts corners that matter Needed a reminder to ask "to what end?" before you scale Then this belongs in your rotation. Design — "The Confession" The typography splits exactly where the regret splits: The opening clause "We were making the" sits in a narrow line—confident, casual. FUTURE sits in all caps, centered, larger than everything else. It's the thing everyone was chasing. The second half drops beneath in warm gray: "and hardly any of us troubled to think what future we were making." Smaller, quieter, the part said after the damage. Credit line pins the source: H. G. Wells · The Food of the Gods · 1904. Two acts, one pivot. The layout feels like a realization in progress. Why the Fabric Matters If you're going to question the future you're building, start with the basics—like what you put on every morning. 100% combed ring-spun cotton — tight Airlume knit so the typography prints clean and feels soft 4.2 oz fabric — light enough for layering, strong enough for everyday wear Shoulder-to-shoulder taping — keeps the collar from warping after a year of pulls Side-seamed retail fit — drapes the same on day 100 as day one It's not organic, but it is honest: well-made cotton with nothing to hide. Product Details 100% combed ring-spun cotton (Bella + Canvas base) Fabric weight: 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²) Retail-fit unisex tee with set-in sleeves Shoulder-to-shoulder taping and side seams Ribbed collar with just enough stretch Pre-shrunk; machine wash cold, tumble dry low Quoteiac logo on sleeve Size Chart (Bella + Canvas) Size Width (in) Length (in) XS 16 27 S 18 28 M 20 29 L 22 30 XL 24 31 2XL 26 32 Who It's For Founders, product leads, scientists, policy nerds—anyone whose work shapes tomorrow and knows that "future" is not neutral. You make it. You live in it. Wear your foresight. H. G. Wells, in Plain English Journalist, futurist, and novelist (1866–1946) Wrote The Food of the Gods as satire about unchecked innovation Believed technology without ethics turns into the monsters we warn kids about He wasn’t anti-progress. He was pro-responsibility. Same energy as this tee.