High Contrast For Dads

Designed to Engage, Built to Bond

The High Contrast Collection isn’t just about bold style—it’s about creating moments of connection between dads and their little ones. High contrast imagery is known to capture babies' attention and stimulate visual development, making these designs more than just eye-catching—they’re engaging, interactive, and perfect for fostering early bonding.

From outdoor adventure scenes to striking nature-inspired graphics, each piece in this collection is designed to stand out and spark curiosity. Whether you're holding your baby close, sharing stories about the world around them, or just embracing fatherhood in style, these designs create a visual experience that little eyes love.

Wear the adventure. Make the memories. Strengthen the bond.

Fathers Bonding with Newborns: How Can High Contrast Apparel Help?

Newborns see best in bold, high contrast patterns, making Hammer & Rattle’s High Contrast Apparel an easy way for dads to engage their little ones. These visually stimulating designs capture a baby’s attention, helping them focus on your presence during cuddles, feedings, and everyday moments.

Wearing high contrast apparel supports early visual development while strengthening father-baby bonding, turning simple interactions into meaningful connections. Sometimes, all it takes is the right tee and a little eye contact to make bonding effortless.

Why Choose Hammer & Rattle?

At Hammer & Rattle, we’re more than just a clothing
brand, we’re parents too. We understand the highs, the chaos, and the
beautiful everyday moments of raising little ones. That’s why everything we
create is made with parents and children in mind, blending style, intention and love wit purposeful design and real-life functionality.

Style Parents Love, Kids Approve

Our designs are made for you, the parent, but with your child in mind. Comfortable, modern, and playful enough to bring a smile to your little one’s face.

Designed for Development

Our high-contrast graphics aren’t just eye-catching; they support your baby’s
visual development. Backed by pediatric research, these designs offer
intentional stimulation for growing minds, all while looking great on you. Shop our High-Contrast Collections to purchase these specially made designs.

Made for the Demands of Parenting

With classic and casual fits, and soft, comfortable materials our apparel is built for all-day comfort, from diaper changes to park play to bedtime stories.

Rooted In the USA

We are proudly based in Durham, North Carolina, USA. We offer a growing
line of products made or assembled in the USA, including our polos, dresses,
and candles. As we grow, we're committed to expanding domestic production even
further.

Giving Back Matters

We believe supporting families goes beyond what we make, it’s about what we give. Every year, we donate a percentage of our profits to organizations like No Kid Hungry, helping ensure that children and families across America have access to the food they need to grow, learn, and thrive. Because no child should have to face hunger.

Thank you for being part of something bigger.

No Child Labor

The majority of our garments are WRAP-certified, ensuring no child-labor, responsible manufacturing practices and fair labor standards.