A veteran Napier Mongrel Mob member has slammed an internet website selling unauthorised Mob T-shirts, saying it could be putting its customers at risk.
Fred Ewart, whose history with the fraternity dates back to at least 1972, says he's doubts NZ buyers will ever get the T-shirts they've paid for, but if they did they wouldn't last long on their backs.
The low-quality tops are being sold through Chinese online retail service AliExpress for as little as NZ$16.
They promote iron-on embroidered patches as well as ready-made red T-shirts with the words "Mighty Mongrel Mob Aotearoa", bearing the mob's bulldog insignia.
Ewart said the only people allowed to wear the insignia were patched members, prospects or lifetime supporters of the gang.