T-Shirt - It Was Like That When We Got Here

Every tradie has said it at least once.

The “It Was Like That When We Got Here” Tradie Shirt captures one of the most iconic job-site jokes in construction. Whether you're a builder, electrician, plumber, carpenter, or handyman, this line is part of tradie culture everywhere.

This clean, bold design delivers classic worksite humour that every crew member will recognise. When something’s broken, crooked, missing, or mysteriously damaged — sometimes the only explanation is that it was already like that.

Perfect for tradies who spend their days on job sites, construction projects, maintenance work, and renovations.

Great gift idea for:

• Builders

• Electricians

• Plumbers

• Carpenters

• Handymen

• Construction workers

• Tradies of any kind

Ideal for birthdays, Christmas, Father’s Day, or as a funny worksite shirt that will get laughs from the whole crew during smoko.

Product features
- 100% ring-spun US cotton for long-lasting comfort
- Garment-dyed fabric for a soft color and lived-in texture
- Heavyweight 6.1 oz fabric with relaxed, pre-shrunk fit
- Double-needle stitching and tubular knit (no side seams) for durability
- Available S–4XL with sewn-in label and 58 color options

Care instructions
- Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F)
- Do not bleach
- Tumble dry: low heat
- Iron, steam or dry: low heat
- Do not dryclean