I Have a Stephen King Problem Funny Horror T-Shirt Specifications
The I Have a Stephen King Problem Funny Horror T-Shirt has 15 measurable specifications covering fabric composition, construction method, print placement, and available sizing.
| Blank | Comfort Colors |
|---|---|
| Style | 1717 Garment-Dyed Heavyweight T-Shirt |
| Fabric | 100% Ring-Spun Cotton |
| Fabric Weight | 6.1 oz/yd² (207 gsm) |
| Garment Treatment | Soft-washed, garment-dyed after construction |
| Collar Type | Crew neck |
| Sleeve Type | Short sleeve |
| Fit | Relaxed, slightly oversized – unisex |
| Construction | Side-seamed, twill-taped shoulder-to-shoulder, double-needle hem |
| Bold typographic "I Have a Stephen King Problem" statement graphic – front chest center. | |
| Print Method | Direct-to-garment (DTG) |
| Print Variant | Fixed design – Stephen King humor typography. |
| Licensing Status | Original artwork by Amo Luz |
| Available Colors | Pepper, Ivory, Blue Jean, Moss, Berry, Mustard, Chalky Mint, Orchid |
| Available Sizes | S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL |
- 🫧 Wash inside out cold
- 🌀 Tumble dry low
- 🚫 No bleach
- 🚫 No fabric softener
The Comfort Colors 1717 is dyed after full garment construction. Post-construction dyeing pre-shrinks the fabric, resulting in less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. Surface tone variation exists across individual units – no two shirts carry an identical shade. That variation is the point.
The Design on This Stephen King Shirt
The Joke Behind the Graphic
The graphic centers a bold typographic statement – "I Have a Stephen King Problem" – in clean, high-contrast lettering on a dark garment-dyed base. No illustration needed. The phrase does all the work, reading instantly as both self-aware confession and badge of honor for readers who stack King paperbacks on every surface in the house. If you have read It, The Shining, and Pet Sematary back to back and called it a light week, the joke lands exactly the way it should. Part of the Funny Book Lover Shirts collection.
Who Wears This Stephen King Shirt
You’ll find this shirt on:
- Stephen King readers – fans who have worked through his back catalog and treat a new release as a calendar event.
- Horror fiction readers – readers drawn to supernatural suspense, psychological dread, and the kind of prose that keeps the lights on at night.
- Funny bookish apparel collectors – readers who wear their obsessions with deadpan humor and zero apology.
- Gift buyers – anyone shopping for a King fan who already owns the books and does not need another bookmark.
- Book club members – groups that rotate through horror picks and need one member brave enough to wear the confession out loud.
Browse the full Stephen King Shirts collection for more designs.
This Stephen King Tee as a Book Lover Gift
The design is specific enough to land with any dedicated King reader and broad enough to work across horror fiction fans. Free shipping on every US order, 60-day returns on unworn and unwashed items, and seven sizes from S to 4XL make it a low-risk pick even when you are guessing on fit.
- Birthday
- Christmas
- Book Club Exchange
- Graduation
Stephen King readers are specific about their fandom – a shirt that names it directly hits differently than a generic book-lover gift.
More options: Book Lover Gifts
Free shipping on every order. 1–2 business days handling, 4–7 business days delivery. 60-day hassle-free returns – items must be unworn and unwashed for a full refund.
Why Comfort Colors for a Bookish Shirt
Comfort Colors is a Hanes Brands label established in 1979. The Style 1717 uses 100% ring-spun cotton at 6.1 oz/yd², dyed after full garment construction. The post-construction dye process pre-shrinks the fabric, resulting in less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. The soft-washed surface produces a matte, broken-in texture across the fabric face. Garment-dyeing produces surface tone variation across individual units – no two shirts carry an identical shade. A bookish tee that looks factory-pressed misses the point entirely.
All Amo Luz Book Lover Shirts are printed on the Comfort Colors 1717 garment-dyed tee in the USA.
T-Shirt Size Guide
The Comfort Colors 1717 fits true to size with a relaxed silhouette. Size up 1 for an oversized fit. The table below lists chest width and body length in inches for all 7 available sizes.
| Size | Chest Width | Body Length |
|---|---|---|
| S | 18" | 28" |
| M | 20" | 29" |
| L | 22" | 30" |
| XL | 24" | 31" |
| 2XL | 26" | 32" |
| 3XL | 28" | 33" |
| 4XL | 30" | 34" |
Double-needle stitched sleeves and bottom hem maintain shape after repeated washing. Side-seam construction prevents fabric twisting common in tubular-knit tees.
Frequently Asked Questions
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What fabric is this shirt made from?
The shirt is 100% ring-spun cotton at 6.1 oz/yd², garment-dyed after construction with less than 3% shrinkage after home washing. -
Does the print fade or crack after washing?
The design is applied using direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. Wash inside out in cold water and tumble dry low to maintain print quality. Avoid bleach and fabric softeners. -
Does this shirt run true to size?
The Comfort Colors 1717 fits true to size with a relaxed silhouette. Size up 1 for an oversized fit. Available in S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, and 4XL. -
What colors does this shirt come in?
Available in 8 garment-dyed colorways: Pepper, Ivory, Blue Jean, Moss, Berry, Mustard, Chalky Mint, and Orchid. -
What is the shipping and return policy?
Free shipping on every order. 1–2 business days handling, 4–7 business days delivery. 60-day hassle-free returns – items must be unworn and unwashed for a full refund. -
What exactly is printed on the shirt?
The front chest carries a bold typographic statement: "I Have a Stephen King Problem." Clean high-contrast lettering on a garment-dyed base – no illustration, no secondary graphic.
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Is this a good gift for a Stephen King fan?
Yes – the phrase is specific to King readers and requires no explanation from the recipient. Ships free, backed by a 60-day return window, and available in seven sizes. See the full Book Lover Gifts collection for more options.
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What kind of reader is this shirt for?
Dedicated Stephen King readers and horror fiction fans who treat his catalog as required reading. It also works for any reader who collects funny bookish apparel and prefers a statement that only other King fans fully appreciate.
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Does "problem" refer to something specific in King’s work?
No single title – it is a self-aware nod to the compulsive habit of buying every King release the day it drops. The humor is in the confession, not the cure.

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