The Banyan Tee Review 2026: Vampire Diaries Team Damon T-shirt Tested

I collect a little too much fandom merch, so when I found The Banyan Tee - a pop-culture apparel brand covering everything from Friends to The Simpsons to The Vampire Diaries - I ordered their "Team Damon" t-shirt to see if the print and fabric actually hold up.

What You Get: Fabric and Print

This tee runs $24.99 and is made from 100% cotton at 180 GSM, triple bio-washed and pre-shrunk before it ships. The design is DTG (direct-to-garment) printed to order, which means it is only made once you buy it - no mass production waste, and the print came out vibrant with no cracking after a few washes.

Fit and sizing

It is a unisex regular fit with half sleeves and a classic crew neck, and sizing runs impressively wide - from XS up to 7XL, plus kids sizes from 0 to 11 years, so there is genuinely something for the whole family.

Shipping

Mine shipped within the stated 2-3 working days, and shipping itself was free within the US with no minimum order size.

Pricing and Coupon Code

At $24.99 this sits right around the going rate for licensed-style fan merch. First-time buyers can use code WELCOME5 for 5% off, dropping this exact tee to about $23.74, and the site automatically discounts bigger orders further - 10% off when you buy 2 items, 15% off for 3 or more. Check current pricing on The Banyan Tee before you order.

Pros and Cons

Pros

• Soft, pre-shrunk cotton that did not feel thin or cheap
• Print held up well, no visible cracking after wash
• Huge size range including kids sizes
• Stacking discounts reward buying more than one item

Cons

• DTG print-to-order means no next-day shipping
• Only one colorway (Black) available on this specific design
• $24.99 for a single tee adds up fast if you do not use the multi-buy discount

Final Verdict

If you want fandom merch that does not feel like a cheap con-table bootleg, The Banyan Tee delivers on fabric and print quality. Shop The Banyan Tee here and use code WELCOME5 at checkout for 5% off, or grab a few pieces at once from their TV show t-shirt collection to unlock the bigger automatic discount.