Our Story

WA5 Apparel is a tribute to family and a method of helping others

WA5 Apparel was born in 2018 after I lost a job I thought I’d have forever at a nonprofit committed to helping homeless animals. It was my dream job and losing it crushed my spirit.

After a few months of feeling sorry for myself I realized that I could turn one of my favorite things, cool t-shirts, into a business while I looked for a “real” job. So WA5 became a reality. The WA is a nod to Washington state, where I have lived for 16 years and where my husband and I have raised three awesome kids. The 5 represents my family. This business is a tribute to my family, the people I love to the moon and back and who have supported me without fail in this endeavor.

My Epiphany -Not long ago I had an epiphany in the middle of the night. I realized that I love the apparel business but I’ve also discovered that I miss having a mission and being able give back to those in need in some way. It struck me that I can still make a difference in the world by adopting a sell=give philosophy for my business. For every shirt I sell, I donate one of my “Be Kind” shirts to a non profit benefitting children. Whether I sell one or one hundred shirts, I’m all in!

I hope you enjoy our apparel and join us in trying to make the world a better place!

Thanks,

Mary Beth