Good questions. Straight answers.
BEFORE YOU
GET RUINED.
How the shirts are made, how to choose a design, and what happens after you send Rob a request.
Yes. Rob ties and dyes each piece individually. No two pieces come out exactly the same, even when they start with a similar idea.
Rob folds and wraps each shirt by hand using traditional tie-dye techniques. He wraps waxed string three times and pulls it tight. The wax helps hold the wraps in place while he builds the design with dye.
Rob reads your idea and gets in touch to talk through the design, garment, timing, payment, and shipping. The customer pays shipping and handling.
The gallery includes different sides and details of Rob’s shirts. Each photo is a reference to his work, not a separate item for sale.
Fill out the custom creation form with your size, colors, and idea. Rob reviews your request and contacts you to work through the design, timing, payment, and shipping.
Absolutely. Tell Rob the colors you want and any you want to avoid. He will discuss what works with your chosen design.
Yes. Send a pattern idea or a link to a reference and talk it through with Rob. Hand-dyed work has natural variation, so every shirt has its own details.
Add your preferred shirt size to your request. For a custom shirt, choose your size in the creation form. Rob will work through the garment details with you.
Choose a photo in the gallery and select Ask about this dye. Your request includes the photo reference and image link, so Rob can see which design caught your eye.
Yes. Choose a photo in the gallery and send the shirt request form. The photo reference and image link go to Rob with your message. He’ll get in touch about the shirt, payment, and shipping.
Rob arranges payment and shipping directly after reviewing your request. The customer pays shipping and handling. The forms send requests and do not collect payment.
Yes. Ruined By Rob is based in Blacksburg and welcomes requests from Gaffney, Cherokee County, and the wider Carolinas. Ask Rob directly about shipping or any possible handoff arrangement.
Follow the garment care label and the instructions Rob supplies with your piece. Ask him about the first wash and drying method for your specific shirt.
Ruined By Rob is based in Blacksburg, South Carolina, in Cherokee County. Orders are arranged directly with Rob. No public walk-in storefront is listed.
Timing depends on the design, garment, and Rob’s current workload. Include any event date in your request and talk through the timing with him.
Ask Rob directly about any upcoming appearances. Hulaween, Okeechobee, Secret Dreams, and Imagine Festival are Rob and Amanda’s favorites, not a confirmed event schedule.