Kelly-Moore Paints T-Shirt
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$19.99
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This Kelly-Moore Paints T-shirt honors a paint-industry name with roots reaching back to San Carlos, California, in 1946. From company stores and West Coast growth to employee ownership and a later Texas manufacturing chapter, the brand became part of countless home projects and professional paint runs. Wear it as a straightforward tribute to independent business history, regional retail culture, and the familiar rituals of making a space feel new.
Kelly-Moore Paints was founded in 1946 in San Carlos, California, by former paint-industry employees William Kelly and William Moore. Moore bought out Kelly in 1952 and remained closely involved for the next three decades, helping shape production methods and company-owned store planning. By 1984, as Moore retired, the business reported $136 million in revenue and nearly $11 million in profit. Joseph P. Cristiano became chief executive in January 1985. Expansion followed through acquisitions: Preservative Paint Co. of Seattle in 1994 added locations in Alaska and Washington, while K-M Universal in 1995 added an Arizona factory and outlets in Arizona and California. In 1998, an employee stock ownership plan was established. The company later joined the Paints America alliance and acquired Ponderosa Paint Manufacturing in 2000. Manufacturing moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Hurst, Texas, in 2017, and headquarters moved to Irving, Texas, in 2023. After a 2022 acquisition by Flacks Group, the company announced store closures and an end to operations in January 2024. Its intellectual property assets were acquired by Latex Paint S.A. de C.V. in May 2024.
Kelly-Moore Paints T-Shirt
$19.99
Sale price
$19.99
Regular price
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
This Kelly-Moore Paints T-shirt honors a paint-industry name with roots reaching back to San Carlos, California, in 1946. From company stores and West Coast growth to employee ownership and a later Texas manufacturing chapter, the brand became part of countless home projects and professional paint runs. Wear it as a straightforward tribute to independent business history, regional retail culture, and the familiar rituals of making a space feel new.
Kelly-Moore Paints was founded in 1946 in San Carlos, California, by former paint-industry employees William Kelly and William Moore. Moore bought out Kelly in 1952 and remained closely involved for the next three decades, helping shape production methods and company-owned store planning. By 1984, as Moore retired, the business reported $136 million in revenue and nearly $11 million in profit. Joseph P. Cristiano became chief executive in January 1985. Expansion followed through acquisitions: Preservative Paint Co. of Seattle in 1994 added locations in Alaska and Washington, while K-M Universal in 1995 added an Arizona factory and outlets in Arizona and California. In 1998, an employee stock ownership plan was established. The company later joined the Paints America alliance and acquired Ponderosa Paint Manufacturing in 2000. Manufacturing moved from the San Francisco Bay Area to Hurst, Texas, in 2017, and headquarters moved to Irving, Texas, in 2023. After a 2022 acquisition by Flacks Group, the company announced store closures and an end to operations in January 2024. Its intellectual property assets were acquired by Latex Paint S.A. de C.V. in May 2024.
| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
| Width, in | 16.50 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 8.60 | 8.90 | 9.20 | 9.50 | 9.70 | 10.00 | 10.40 | 10.80 | 11.20 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
Product features
- 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton (lightweight 4.2 oz/yd²) for a soft, breathable feel
- Retail fit with crew neckline — neat, easy to layer
- Structural details: side seams, shoulder tape, and ribbed knit collar to retain shape
- Labeling and prints: tear-away label; DTF or DTG printing used for crisp chest and sleeve designs
- Ethically made blanks (Fair Labor Association, Platinum WRAP), REACH certified
Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Non-chlorine: bleach as needed
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: medium heat
- Do not dryclean
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Bella+Canvas 3001, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Blank product sourced from Honduras
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: medium heat, Do not dryclean