"If I Must Die" Tribute Hoodie | Refaat Alareer | Gaza Streetwear

A hoodie carrying words that refused to be silenced. This design features Refaat Alareer's "If I Must Die" — a poem written for his daughter, and one that became a testament to Palestinian resilience, storytelling, and humanity after his death in an airstrike on northern Gaza in December 2023, alongside his brother, sister, and four of his nephews.

Alareer believed in the power of storytelling as resistance. This poem has been described as one of the most widely known poems of the 21st century. It has been translated in over 40 languages.

This piece carries that belief forward as memory. Wearing it means carrying his words, and the people of Gaza, with you

Good For:
- Honoring Refaat Alareer's legacy and the power of Palestinian storytelling
- Wearing a piece of literary history — recognized as one of the most widely translated poems of the 21st century, shared in 40+ languages
- Starting conversations about Gaza, resistance, and remembrance
- Standing in solidarity while carrying something deeply human, not just symbolic
- Anyone who believes stories outlive those who tell them

Product Details
• 50% pre-shrunk cotton, 50% polyester
Heather Sport Dark Navy is 40% cotton, 60% polyester
• Fabric weight: 8.0 oz/yd² (271.25 g/m²)
• Air-jet spun yarn with a soft feel and reduced pilling
• Double-lined hood with matching drawcord
• Quarter-turned body to avoid crease down the middle
• 1 × 1 athletic rib-knit cuffs and waistband with spandex
• Front pouch pocket
• Double-needle stitched collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
• Blank product sourced from Bangladesh, Nicaragua, Honduras or El Salvador

Disclaimer: Due to the fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.

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