Sardine Can Graphic Tee in Turquoise

A graphic tee lives or dies on whether the graphic is any good, and a sardine can is a genuinely great choice. It is odd, it is a bit retro, and it has the kind of charm that a slogan never manages. Printed on turquoise, it reads like something you picked up on a coastal holiday rather than something that arrived in a parcel. This is a tee with a sense of humour, and it does not need explaining to anybody.

The fabric is 62% polyester, 32% cotton and 6% elastane, with a slight stretch. That blend is a sensible compromise. The cotton keeps it breathable and comfortable against the skin, the polyester holds the print sharp and stops the shape sagging after a few washes, and the elastane gives it just enough movement. It is listed as a basic style, which is right: the cut is straightforward and lets the graphic be the only thing going on.

Sizes run S through 2XL. Top length measures 25.6 inches on a size S and rises to 28.7 inches on a 2XL. The bust runs 39 inches to 49.2 inches across the range, which is roomy against those lengths, so expect a relaxed fit rather than a fitted one. Sleeve length sits between 7.1 and 8.7 inches, making this a proper short sleeve tee. Turquoise is a friendlier colour than it sounds and sits well next to denim in every wash, white, cream and tan. Wear it with jeans and trainers as the default, tuck the front into high waisted shorts in the heat, or throw it under a denim jacket when the evening turns. It is the sort of tee that ends up in the weekend rotation and stays there.

Why you will love it

• Material composition: 62% polyester, 32% cotton, 6% elastane
• Stretch: Slightly stretchy
• Features: Basic style
• Sardine can graphic print on turquoise
• Short sleeves with a relaxed cut
• Sizes S through 2XL

Care

• Machine wash cold.
• Tumble dry low.