Freedom Never Goes Out of Style

Forefather Threads is a proudly American apparel brand rooted in liberty, legacy, and bold expression. Inspired by the uncompromising spirit of the Founding Fathers, our designs blend historical reverence with modern commentary — perfect for patriots, free thinkers, and those who still believe in the Constitution.

We specialize in vintage-inspired t-shirts, thought-provoking slogans, and artwork that challenges conformity — all with a rugged, worn-in look and a deep respect for Made in USA values.

Close-up of the U.S. Constitution's preamble, with aged, yellowed paper and cursive text, partially covered by an American flag with red, white, and blue colors, and a star patch.

“Of those men who have overturned the liberties of republics, the greatest number have begun their career by paying an obsequious court to the people… and becoming tyrants.”

“The Constitution is not an instrument for the government to restrain the people, it is an instrument for the people to restrain the government…”

“When the people fear the government, there is tyranny; when the government fears the people, there is liberty.”

“They who can give up essential liberty to obtain a little temporary safety deserve neither liberty nor safety.”

“The accumulation of all powers, legislative, executive, and judiciary, in the same hands... may justly be pronounced the very definition of tyranny.”

Our Story

Born in Waynedale. Distilled in Bourbon. Woven with Rebellion.

We’re a group of longtime friends from Waynedale, Indiana—right outside Fort Wayne and far from the norm. We grew up with strong bonds, sharp sarcasm, and a sense of common sense. After 40 years of surviving high school and bad choices, we’re still laughing, sipping whiskey, and causing trouble together.

Forefather Threads was created over bourbon and late-night talks about how far this country has strayed from its potential. So, we did what any frustrated patriots with a sense of humor would do:
We put the Revolution on a shirt.

This isn't about politics. It's about facing the truth.
It's about reviving the Constitution and making it stylish.
It's about satire that packs a punch.

We launched Forefather Threads to keep awareness alive—one smirk or QR code at a bar at a time.
Because freedom should never be forgotten—and it shouldn’t be dull.
No sides. No slogans. Just raw truth... and great cotton.

Meet the Boys

  • Hessencassel

    The Spark. The Madman. The Blueprint.
    Raised on bourbon, burned-out history books, and a healthy distrust of authority. Hessencassel built Forefather Threads from scorched parchment and pissed-off principle. Designs? His. Mission? His. The government might watch him, but his shirts watch back.

  • A man with a beard wearing a Viking helmet with large curved horns, sitting on a beige couch indoors.

    Sweat

    The Instigator

    Voice of the people. Fist in the air. Chain-smoking freedom since '94.
    If it's loud, rebellious, or borderline illegal to print — Sweat probably approved it. A human middle finger to censorship and conformity, he's the guy who says what you’re too polite to.

  • A man taking a selfie on a balcony overlooking a beach, wearing a cap with colorful embroidery, smiling at the camera.

    E-Bone

    The Craftsman

    The quiet one — until your shirt misaligns by 1/64 of an inch.
    E-Bone doesn’t speak unless it’s code, stitching, or calling BS on corporate America. He’s the one making sure that every thread hits harder than a redacted FOIA request.

  • A man wearing a black baseball cap and a dark blue collared shirt, with an expressive face, mouth open as if shouting or laughing, in a lively setting with warm lighting and other people in the background.

    Bean

    The Chaos

    Equal parts bourbon and bad ideas. The wild card who somehow keeps it together.
    Bean once tried to print shirts with gunpowder. Failed. Tried again. Worked. No one really knows what Bean’s job is — but without him, everything would somehow be too safe. And safe ain’t the brand.