RECOLUTION men's heavy shirt ELDER GREY organic cotton

A good basic T-shirt is anything but boring – especially when the fabric is just that little bit sturdier. The ELDER heavy T-shirt by RECOLUTION is the kind of shirt you can feel has more body the moment you touch it. Not a thin cotton shirt, but a sturdy quality of no less than 280 g/m² organic cotton. That is almost twice as heavy as standard jersey.

ELDER is made from 100% organic cotton, is GOTS-certified, and is produced fairly in Portugal. The color GREY is a beautiful dark anthracite gray that truly goes with everything.

Why is the ELDER a heavy T-shirt?

The name says it all: for the ELDER, RECOLUTION opted for a much heavier cotton quality than in an average T-shirt. The fabric weighs 280 g/m². This makes the shirt feel sturdier and more substantial, and it also gives it a nice, slightly heavier drape.

Ideal if you find standard thin T-shirts a bit too flimsy, or if you are looking for a basic that feels almost like a very light sweater, but just with short sleeves.

• 100% organic cotton
• Heavy quality of 280 g/m²
• GOTS-certified
• Fairly produced in Portugal
• Dark gray / anthracite version
• Round neck
• Loose fit
• Without print or logo: nice and understated, and timeless

How does the RECOLUTION ELDER T-shirt fit?

RECOLUTION describes the ELDER as a loose fit. You can see this well in the photos: the shirt falls straight and relaxed along the body, with plenty of room around the chest and waist. The sleeves are also a bit roomier and longer than those of a classic fitted T-shirt.

If you want the loose fit as intended, choose your usual size.

What size do I need?

The RECOLUTION size chart is a general men's size chart. The centimeters below are therefore body measurements and not the exact dimensions of the ELDER T-shirt. For a shirt, chest and waist circumference are particularly useful:

• S: chest 92–95 cm | waist 79–82 cm
• M: chest 96–99 cm | waist 83–86 cm
• L: chest 100–103 cm | waist 87–90 cm
• XL: chest 104–107 cm | waist 91–96 cm

Doubting between two sizes? Keep in mind that the ELDER is intentionally meant to have a loose fit.

How do you style a dark gray heavy T-shirt?

This is truly one of those staples you barely have to think about. It goes with blue jeans as shown in the photo, but just as easily with black, beige, green, or chinos. Thanks to the heavier fabric, the ELDER also looks a bit more dressed up and sturdier than an average basic T-shirt.

In the autumn, it is also ideal under a cardigan or overshirt. Precisely because it has no print, it is extremely versatile.

Is the ELDER T-shirt made of 100% cotton?

Yes. ELDER consists of 100% organic cotton and contains no polyester or other synthetic fibers. The cotton is also GOTS-certified.

What does GOTS-certified mean?

GOTS stands for Global Organic Textile Standard. This standard sets requirements for organic fibers as well as environmental and social criteria during the processing and production of textiles. ELDER is also produced fairly in Portugal.

How do you wash the ELDER T-shirt?

Preferably wash your T-shirt at a low temperature with a mild detergent. Turn the shirt inside out, do not use fabric softener, and let it air dry instead of using a tumble dryer. This will help you enjoy the fabric, color, and fit for as long as possible.

Frequently asked questions about the RECOLUTION ELDER heavy T-shirt

Is 280 g/m² thick for a T-shirt?

Yes, quite. RECOLUTION states that this quality is almost twice as heavy as standard jersey. As a result, the ELDER feels significantly sturdier than an average cotton T-shirt.

Does the ELDER T-shirt have a tight fit?

No. The model has a loose fit and is intentionally designed to fall a bit roomier and straighter around the body.

Is the size chart the dimension of the shirt?

No. This is important: the listed chest and waist measurements are body measurements from RECOLUTION's general men's size chart. They are not the flat-measured dimensions of the garment itself.

Is GREY actually gray?

Yes, but a fairly dark shade of gray. You could best describe it as anthracite/dark gray: softer than black, but at least as easy to combine.

That kind of basic where the difference is mainly in the quality: 280 grams of organic cotton, a nice loose fit, and nothing else that shouldn't be there. Just right.