The Hard Way Tank
There's a shortcut for most things. There isn't one for this. The back of this tank says the quiet part out loud, to whoever is behind you on the mat.
- The statement goes on the back. THE HARD WAY / IS THE ONLY WAY reads across the upper back, 13 cm wide.
- Racerback with a V-neck. White binding through the neck and armholes, curved hem.
- Light 220 GSM knit. The thinnest fabric in the range, cut for sessions that get hot.
- Monogram on the left chest, small, so the front stays plain.
- Sizes S to XL.
The story
Everybody gets offered the shortcut. The tap you take early to save the round, the drill you skip because you're already alright at it, the week off that turns into a month.
The hard way is the only way isn't a boast. It's the thing you already know at the point where you'd rather not know it — the fifth round, the technique that won't come, the plateau. It goes on the back because that's who needs to read it.
Specs
Fit & care
Cut close through the body with a racerback and a curved hem. Measured flat: S is 34.5 cm long with a 34 cm bust, XL is 37.5 cm long with a 40 cm bust — flat, so double the bust figure for the way round. Take your usual size; size up if you'd rather it skimmed.
Wash cold, inside out, hang dry. The back print is the biggest in the range, so keep it away from heat — no hot dryer, no iron over the graphic.
FAQ
Does it have a built-in bra?
No. It's a plain racerback tank with no shelf and no cups, so wear it over whatever you'd normally train in.
Will the back print crack?
It's a DTF transfer, and it sits on the upper back where the fabric stretches least. Cold wash inside out, hang dry and don't iron over it, and it'll hold up.
Do I get free shipping on this?
No. This one is made to order, so shipping is worked out at checkout rather than covered by the stocked-range threshold. AU delivery runs 5 to 10 business days.
Pair it with: Round Zero Short — the short it was built to sit over.