Squiggly Apparel for-cause fashion line supporting research of and creating awareness around testicular cancer, a cause the brand's founders felt was too often over looked. The Florida-based social enterprise donates a portion of the profits from its men and women's apparel and accessories to testicular cancer research, while they also hope to generate a conversation about the cause.
Conceived in 2012 and armed with its "support the boys" motto, Squiggly Apparel is currently partnered with Besties with Testies, a movement that has a view to having zero deaths from testicular cancer.
In addition to men's and women's tees and polos, the current line includes socks, neck ties and underwear.
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Squiggly Apparel Benefits Testicular Cancer Research
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