The first wear isn't the test

Preview text: A good shirt should hold up long after the first wear.

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Tuesday, Oct 20, 2026 at 7:04 PM EasternKlaviyo

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Subject: The first wear isn't the test
Preview text: A good shirt should hold up long after the first wear.
From: hello@briskshirts.com
Brand: Brisk Shirts
ESP: Klaviyo
Sent: Tue Oct 20, 2026, 7:04 PM ET
Size: 94 KB
Images: 17
Links: 25, 5 of them buttons
Subject length: 29 characters

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Subject: The first wear isn't the test
Date: Tue, 20 Oct 2026 23:04:25 +0000
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