Permission to Breathe

Frequently asked questions

“No Comply” is about refusing to blindly follow rules, narratives, or systems that feel unjust, harmful, or manipulative. It is not about chaos for its own sake. It is about conscious, informed choice.

In a time when work, news, culture, and politics are shaped by a few powerful platforms, “No Comply” reminds people to slow down, question, and decide for themselves. It stands for critical thinking, personal responsibility, and the courage to say “no” when something crosses a moral line.

Digital IDs, constant tracking, and data profiling can slowly turn everyday life into a system of soft control. “No Comply” is a statement against that drift.

Wearing it means you are not comfortable with being reduced to data points, scored, and nudged into certain behaviors. It calls for defending privacy, demanding transparency, and keeping human freedom at the center of any digital system. It is a reminder that people should choose how they are seen, tracked, and judged, not the other way around.

In Protest Collective designs, “Obedience” explores the tension between comfort and control. It asks what we obey without even noticing: trends, authority, brands, screens, and social pressure.

Digital surveillance and algorithms shape what we see, what we buy, and what we believe is normal. Over time, people can start to obey invisible rules written by code and data, not by open debate or shared values.

The “Obedience” theme highlights this hidden layer of control. It points at recommendation feeds, targeted ads, and predictive systems that gently push people into patterns. The design is a wearable warning label, asking a simple question: are you choosing, or are you being trained to obey?

We use standard shipping on orders made to Europe, with delivery in about 5 to 7 days. Since we do our best to minimise waste, all items are printed to order, so your product is made especially for you. Shipping costs and the exact delivery estimate for your location will be shown at checkout.

You can return unused items within 14 days of receiving your order. Items must be in their original condition and packaging, with tags and labels still attached. Once we receive and inspect your return, we will process your refund back to your original payment method as soon as possible.

As soon as your order ships, you will receive a shipping confirmation email with a tracking link. You can use this link at any time to check the latest status of your delivery. If you have any issues with tracking, contact us, and we will be happy to help.

If you need to change or cancel your order, please email us as soon as possible at contact@protestcollective.store

We can update or cancel your order if it has not been processed or printed yet. If your order has already gone into production or shipped, you can still make use of our returns policy once you receive it.

Account