Tailor Toyo Men's Tiger-Embroidered Short Sleeve T-Shirt, Sukajan-Inspired Cotton Tee (Toyo Enterprises TT79743 119 Black)

Tailor Toyo Men's Tiger-Embroidered Short Sleeve T-Shirt, Sukajan-Inspired Cotton Tee (Toyo Enterprises TT79743 119 Black)

Tailor Toyo

This men's embroidered short sleeve T-shirt is made in China and produced by Tailor Toyo, a heritage brand under Toyo Enterprises rooted in the tradition of Japanese souvenir jackets, or sukajan. This model brings the iconic embroidery artwork traditionally used on souvenir jackets into a short sleeve T-shirt form. Reflecting the distinctive design sensibility for which Tailor Toyo is known, it balances the bold visual appeal of souvenir jacket-inspired embroidery with the ease and everyday wearability of a casual T-shirt in a way that fits naturally into a contemporary casual wardrobe. The fabric is made from 100% cotton jersey with a medium weight and a balanced structure suitable for everyday wear. The surface is not overly smooth or uniform, showing fine vertical knit lines along with a subtle, natural irregularity that reflects the character of the yarn. Rather than appearing overly rugged, the texture remains controlled and refined, with a mild slub-like expression that adds depth without sacrificing versatility. The fabric has a dry, textured hand while still retaining a natural suppleness, and it has enough body and moderate firmness to maintain its shape and provide the stability needed for direct embroidery. This creates a comfortable balance between structure and ease of wear. As part of the finishing process, the garment is pre-washed (also known as one-wash) to help minimize shrinkage. In terms of design and construction, this T-shirt features a short sleeve silhouette with set-in sleeves and side seams. It is designed as a pull-over style with no closure, staying true to the simplicity of a standard T-shirt. The collar is finished with a ribbed crew neckline, reinforced with interior neck tape running from shoulder to shoulder to help maintain shape and durability over time. The sleeve cuffs and hem are finished with double-needle stitching for added strength and long-term wearability. Direct embroidery using rayon thread is applied to both the left and right chest as well as the back of the T-shirt. The embroidery is stitched directly onto the fabric rather than being applied as a patch. Please note that there is no backing fabric or protective lining behind the embroidery on the inside of the garment, so the reverse side of the embroidery comes into direct contact with the skin. As a result, it may feel slightly prickly or scratchy when worn, but this construction also helps maintain better breathability. The featured motif is a tiger, a classic and symbolic design frequently seen in traditional souvenir jackets, reinforcing the garment's sukajan-inspired character and bold visual presence. This item is labeled in Japanese sizing. As a general guide, the fit is not especially narrow through the chest or shoulders, but the body length may feel shorter than that of some standard U.S./EU T-shirts. Because the overall fit can vary depending on body type, preferred silhouette, and the design of the garment, the actual garment measurements provided may serve as a helpful reference when compared with a similar T-shirt you already own. A new release from Tailor Toyo, this piece brings together the brand's signature sukajan-inspired embroidery style and the easy wearability of a casual short sleeve T-shirt.

Gender: Men.

Fit: This item is labeled in Japanese sizing. As a general guide, the fit is not especially narrow through the chest or shoulders, but the body length may feel shorter than that of some standard U.S./EU T-shirts. Because the overall fit can vary depending on body type, preferred silhouette, and the design of the garment, the actual garment measurements provided may serve as a helpful reference when compared with a similar T-shirt you already own. As part of the finishing process, the garment is pre-washed (also known as one-wash) to help minimize shrinkage. All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat and are provided in both centimeters and inches. Please note that slight variations may occur due to manual measurement.

Our model is wearing a tagged size S. He stands 5'9" (175 cm) tall, weighs 127 lbs (58 kg), and has a 36-inch (91 cm) chest. He typically wears a US/EU size S (36) in most garments.

The following measurements are of the garment itself, not your body measurements.
Please compare them with a similar item from your wardrobe to get a better sense of the fit.

In inches
- Tagged Size: S__Width: 19.3"__Length: 24.4"__Sleeve: 15.7"(7.1")__Shoulder: 17.3"
- Tagged Size: M__Width: 20.5"__Length: 25.2"__Sleeve: 16.9"(7.5")__Shoulder: 18.5"
- Tagged Size: L__Width: 21.7"__Length: 26.4"__Sleeve: 18.1"(8.3")__Shoulder: 19.7"
- Tagged Size: XL__Width: 22.8"__Length: 27.6"__Sleeve: 18.9"(8.3")__Shoulder: 20.9"
- Tagged Size: XXL__Width: 24.0"__Length: 27.6"__Sleeve: 19.3"(8.3")__Shoulder: 22.0"

In centimeters
- Tagged Size: S__Width: 49cm__Length: 62cm__Sleeve: 40cm(18cm)__Shoulder: 44cm
- Tagged Size: M__Width: 52cm__Length: 64cm__Sleeve: 43cm(19cm)__Shoulder: 47cm
- Tagged Size: L__Width: 55cm__Length: 67cm__Sleeve: 46cm(21cm)__Shoulder: 50cm
- Tagged Size: XL__Width: 58cm__Length: 70cm__Sleeve: 48cm(21cm)__Shoulder: 53cm
- Tagged Size: XXL__Width: 61cm__Length: 70cm__Sleeve: 49cm(21cm)__Shoulder: 56cm

Width is half chest: Lay the garment flat and measure side to side approximately 3 cm (about 1.2 in.) below the armhole.

Sleeve is measured from center back of base of collar seam to the end of the cuff.

Sleeve length in parentheses is measured from top of the shoulder seam to end of cuff.

Shoulder Width: Measured straight across the back from the tip of one shoulder seam to the other.

Body Length: Measured from the base of the back collar (where the collar meets the body) straight down to the bottom hem.

Made in China.
Brand new with tags.
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.
Please note that slight variations in measurements may occur.
Actual color may differ slightly from the photos due to lighting and screen settings.

Overall Product Character:
- This men's embroidered short sleeve T-shirt is made in China and produced by Tailor Toyo, a heritage brand under Toyo Enterprises known for preserving and reinterpreting the tradition of Japanese souvenir jackets, or sukajan. Rather than merely printing a sukajan-inspired graphic on a standard T-shirt body, this model incorporates embroidery as a structural and visual design element, translating the aesthetic language of traditional souvenir jackets into a more lightweight and casual short sleeve format. The result is a garment that retains the strong decorative identity and visual impact associated with sukajan while offering the practicality, comfort, and day-to-day usability of a knit T-shirt.

Brand and Design Context:
- Tailor Toyo is widely recognized for its expertise in souvenir jacket-related design, particularly through the reproduction and reinterpretation of embroidery motifs historically associated with postwar Japanese souvenir garments. In this model, that design lineage is adapted into a T-shirt format without losing the ornamental richness that defines the category. This gives the garment a hybrid character: visually linked to embroidered outerwear traditions, yet structurally simplified into a casual jersey-based item suitable for contemporary everyday wear.

Fabric:
- The body fabric is made from 100% cotton jersey with a medium weight that offers enough substance for embroidery support while remaining appropriate for regular warm-weather or layered wear. The surface is not engineered to be overly smooth, flat, or overly polished. Instead, it shows fine vertical knit lines and a restrained natural irregularity that reflects the character of the yarn itself. This includes a lightly uneven texture with mild slub-like and nep-like visual variation, which prevents the fabric from appearing overly sterile or modern. At the same time, the material does not lean into an aggressively rough or coarse vintage repro texture. Its surface character remains controlled, balanced, and wearable, giving the garment a subtle vintage-oriented depth without limiting versatility.

Fabric Hand and Structural Behavior:
- In hand, the fabric has a dry, textured feel rather than a slick or overly soft finish. However, this dryness is balanced by a natural suppleness, so the jersey does not become stiff or cardboard-like. It retains enough flexibility to move comfortably with the body while also maintaining sufficient body and moderate firmness. This balance is functionally important because the fabric must support direct embroidery without excessive distortion, puckering, or collapse. In other words, the jersey is soft enough for wearable comfort, yet stable enough to act as a suitable embroidered base fabric.

Pre-Wash / One-Wash Finish:
- As part of the finishing process, the garment has been pre-washed, also referred to as one-wash treatment. This process helps reduce the degree of shrinkage that might otherwise occur after the first wash and allows the fabric to settle into a more stabilized state before reaching the customer. As a result, the size and handle are more predictable from the outset, while the fabric still retains the capacity to soften and conform more naturally to the wearer over time with repeated use and laundering.

Body Construction:
- The T-shirt is constructed with side seams rather than a tubular body. This means the front and back body panels are joined vertically at both sides, which is a standard and practical construction method for this type of embroidered cut-and-sew garment. The side-seam construction helps provide shape control and dimensional consistency, especially important in a garment carrying multiple areas of direct embroidery. The silhouette is short sleeve and built with a straightforward casual T-shirt framework, allowing the embroidered decoration to remain the focal point without unnecessary pattern complexity.

Neckline Construction:
- The collar is finished with a ribbed crew neck. Rather than functioning as a purely visual trim, the rib collar serves as a recovery component that helps the neckline retain shape through wear. In addition, interior neck tape is applied from shoulder to shoulder along the inside of the neckline. This tape reinforces the seam area, helps reduce stress concentration around the neck opening, and contributes to longer-term shape retention by stabilizing a part of the garment that is frequently handled during dressing, washing, and general use.

Sleeve and Hem Construction:
- The sleeve openings and bottom hem are finished with double-needle stitching. In this method, the folded edge is secured by two parallel rows of stitching, which provides a clean appearance while improving seam security in areas exposed to repeated movement and laundering. On the inside, the seam allowances are finished with overlock stitching to help control fraying and maintain seam stability. This construction also allows the interior seam area to sit relatively flat, minimizing unnecessary bulk while preserving the natural flexibility of the jersey fabric.

Closure / Wearing Style:
- This garment is a pull-over style with no front opening or closure system. That simplicity is consistent with standard T-shirt construction, allowing the focus to remain on the embroidered surface design rather than on additional structural features such as plackets, zippers, or button fronts.

Embroidery Thread and Surface Effect:
- Rayon embroidery thread is used for the decorative stitching. Rayon is often chosen for embroidery because it can produce a smoother luster and a clearer definition than many standard spun threads. Here, it creates a raised and visually prominent embroidered surface while also contributing a slightly glossy accent that helps the motifs stand out against the cotton jersey base. The stitching has a slightly irregular visual quality that gives the embroidery a hand-worked look, helping avoid an overly neat or overly uniform impression.

Interior Embroidery Backside / Wearing Considerations:
- There is no backing fabric, covering cloth, or protective lining applied behind the embroidery on the inside of the garment. As a result, the reverse side of the embroidery remains exposed and comes into direct contact with the skin when worn. This open-back embroidery construction helps avoid trapping an extra interior layer behind the stitched areas, which can support better breathability and reduce unnecessary heat retention. At the same time, because the embroidery underside is not covered, the wearer may notice a slight prickly, textured, or scratchy sensation depending on skin sensitivity and where the embroidered areas contact the body. This is a normal characteristic of direct embroidery construction in garments of this type.

Embroidery Motif:
- The featured motif is a Tiger, one of the most recognizable and symbolically charged designs associated with traditional souvenir jackets. In sukajan design vocabulary, the Tiger is often used to communicate strength, motion, and dramatic visual presence. By applying that motif in embroidered form to a T-shirt body, this model preserves the iconographic identity of classic souvenir jacket design while adapting it to a lighter and more accessible casual garment category.

Fit and Silhouette:
- This item is labeled in Japanese sizing. In practical fit terms, it is not especially narrow through the chest or shoulders, but the body length may feel shorter than that of some standard U.S. or European T-shirts. This means the garment does not necessarily wear as an aggressively slim fit in horizontal measurements, yet its vertical balance may read more compact depending on the wearer’s height, torso length, and preferred styling. For that reason, the overall fit should be understood not only through tagged size but through the actual garment measurements. Comparing those measurements with a similar T-shirt already owned by the customer is the most reliable way to assess expected fit.

Practical Wear Positioning:
- As a finished product, this model occupies a specific position between decorative heritage wear and everyday casual knitwear. It is visually stronger and more ornamented than a plain T-shirt because of its direct rayon embroidery, yet it remains easier to wear and coordinate than a full souvenir jacket. This balance makes it suitable for customers who want the character of sukajan-style embroidery in a lower-bulk, more seasonally flexible format.

Summary Statement:
- A new release from Tailor Toyo, this piece combines the brand’s signature sukajan-inspired embroidery language with the straightforward wearability of a casual short sleeve T-shirt. Its technical interest lies not only in the visual design, but also in the way the jersey weight, fabric hand, body construction, and embroidery method are balanced to support both decorative impact and practical daily use.

Model Name: Lot No. TT79743 / SUKA T-SHIRT EMBROIDERED "Tiger”

Care Instructions (Based on Care Symbols)
- Wash at 30°C (86°F) or below using a gentle cycle.
- Do not bleach, including chlorine-based bleaching agents.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Line dry in the shade. Avoid direct sunlight to prevent fading or discoloration.
- Do not iron.
- Do not dry clean.
- Professional wet cleaning is allowed (gentle process only).

Additional Care Notes
- Please use a laundry net when washing.
- Due to the nature of the materials, color transfer may occur, so wash separately from other garments.
- Do not leave the garment wet for long periods, and avoid soaking.
- The fabric and embroidery are delicate and may be prone to snagging. Please take care during wear, washing, and when handling accessories such as rings, watches, or nails.