Sweet Memories Vintage Tees Debuts Historic ORCA™ Beverage Nostalgic Soda Collection
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio & SEATTLE - illiNews -- Sweet Memories Vintage Tees proudly announces the release of the first-ever officially licensed Orca™ Beverage Nostalgic Soda Apparel Collection, marking a milestone for America's most beloved vintage soda brands. For the first time, these iconic beverages are appearing on officially licensed apparel, a celebration of nostalgia, heritage, and craftsmanship.

The debut lineup features twelve restored vintage designs, from original artwork, labels, and era-specific branding that capture the flavor and charm of old-fashioned soda culture. Available now at www.sweetvintagetees.com, in-store at the Girard, Ohio flagship, and through select national retailers — these tees are more than shirts; they're memories, stories, and pieces of Americana.

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"Partnering with Orca™ Beverage to bring these legendary brands to apparel for the first time is incredible," said the founder of Sweet Memories Vintage Tees. "These tees connect people to the brands and moments that shaped generations."

Holiday Giveback: Every Soda Shirt Honors a Hero

Now through December 25, 2025, Sweet Memories Vintage Tees will donate 10% of every $25 Soda Shirt sale to Wreaths Across America®, helping place wreaths on the graves of America's fallen heroes. This effort honors the founder's father-in-law, a proud Korean War veteran, and expresses gratitude to all who served.

"Freedom is never free. Every wreath laid is a promise kept — that their service, and their story, will never be forgotten."

Featured Tees Include: Brownie™ Caramel Cream Root Beer • Bubble Up® • Dad's® Old-Fashioned Root Beer • Goody® • Hippo Size® • Howdy® • Jersey Creme® • Jic Jac® • Lemmy® • Nichol Kola® • Spiffy® Cola

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About Orca Beverage

Orca Beverage is the nation's leading craft and nostalgia soda bottlers, dedicated to preserving the flavors and stories behind America's most iconic soft drink brands. Based in Mukilteo, Washington, Orca specializes in small-batch production using glass bottles and real cane sugar, reviving vintage regional sodas and heritage labels that date back decades. With a catalog of more than 100 classic and retro soda varieties, the company plays a pivotal role in keeping historic beverage brands alive and accessible for new generations—championing authenticity, craftsmanship, and the timeless joy of true old-fashioned soda.

About Sweet Memories Vintage Tees & Candy
Sweet Memories is a woman-owned, officially licensed apparel brand of throwback retro candies and vintage sodas, with over 100 officially licensed brands, every purchase supports organizations like Akron Children's Hospital, Meals on Wheels, and Wreaths Across America. At Sweet Memories, we give back on every T-shirt — preserving history, spreading kindness, and celebrating the spirit of giving year-round.