Alexander Miles – Elevator Innovator

Every floor you reach is because someone made it possible.

In 1887, Alexander Miles patented a revolutionary mechanism that allowed elevator doors to open and close automatically — a feature still used in elevators today. Before his invention, elevator shafts often remained dangerously open, putting lives at risk.

Miles’ design made modern vertical transportation safer and more efficient, yet like many Black inventors, his contribution is rarely mentioned in history books.

This tee gives credit where it’s long overdue. Because when Black brilliance moves, the whole world rises.

He helped the world move up. Now you can lift his name. Wear the legacy of Alexander Miles.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Ash color is 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
• Heather colors are 52% combed and ring-spun cotton, 48% polyester
• Athletic and Black Heather are 90% combed and ring-spun cotton, 10% polyester
• Heather Prism colors are 99% combed and ring-spun cotton, 1% polyester
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz (142 g/m2)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Side-seamed

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