Will this shirt shrink after washing?

The fabric is pre-shrunk before it ships, so the size you order should remain consistent through machine washing in cold water and laying flat to dry.

What does garment-dyed mean for how the shirt feels?

Garment dyeing processes the completed shirt rather than the raw fabric, which softens the cotton and creates a broken-in texture from the start. It also produces subtle color variation that resembles a well-worn favorite.

Can I tumble dry this tee?

The care instructions specify laying flat to dry rather than using a dryer. This helps maintain the garment-dyed finish and the fabric's texture over time.

What is the fit like on this shirt?

The fit is described as regular, meaning it follows a traditional cut that is neither slim nor oversized. It works as a standard everyday tee.

Where are the graphics printed on this shirt?

The Birdwell x Dekka graphics appear on both the front and back of the tee, marking the collaboration between the two brands.

Birdwell x Dekka T-Shirt - Sandstone

machine washable

The 3-second version

Garment-dyed cotton for a soft, lived-in feel from the first wear
Pre-shrunk fabric holds its size through machine washing
Collaborative graphics from two California surf brands
Lay flat to dry, not tumble-dried
Garment dyeing means subtle color variation
Graphic prints on front and back

Why it's on GiftsFeed

Garment-Dyed Cotton Tee From Two California Surf Brands

Most cotton tees start out crisp and take a dozen washes to feel good, but garment dyeing flips that timeline. Because the whole shirt gets processed after construction, the fabric relaxes immediately and picks up the soft, slightly faded look of an old favorite. That matters if you want something comfortable now rather than eventually. The collaboration brings together Birdwell's decades in beachwear and Dunfee's big-wave credibility, so the graphics carry weight beyond branding. This works for anyone who wants a shirt that feels like second nature without the wait.

Good gift when

People who prefer broken-in cotton over stiff new tees
Fans of California surf culture and its visual language
Anyone building a rotation of comfortable daily basics
Those who appreciate collaborative design from niche brands

Skip it if You want a shirt that holds a sharp, uniform color—garment dyeing creates intentional variation and a faded look that softens over time.

Specs

Material: 100% cotton
Fit: Regular
Dyeing Method: Garment-dyed
Pre-Shrunk: Yes
Graphic Placement: Front and back
Care: Machine wash cold, do not bleach, lay flat to dry

What's included

Birdwell x Dekka T-Shirt in Sandstone

If you're giving it

You'll need their size

Apparel requires knowing the recipient's size; available in S through XXXL.

The details

This tee comes from a collaboration between Birdwell Beach Britches and Dekka, a surf brand started by professional big-wave surfer Derek Dunfee in Windansea, California. The result is a shirt that carries the aesthetic of both coastal labels through graphic prints on the chest and back.

The fabric is pure cotton that goes through garment dyeing, a process where the completed shirt gets its color rather than dyeing the yarn beforehand. This approach creates a softer hand and subtle color variation that resembles something you've owned for years. The material is also pre-shrunk before it ships, so the size you order is the size you keep through repeated washing.

Regular fit means the body follows a traditional cut—not slim, not oversized. The sandstone colorway delivers a warm neutral that pairs easily without fading into the background. Care instructions call for cold machine washing and laying flat to dry, which helps the garment-dyed finish hold its character over time.

Graphic prints appear on both the front and back, marking the partnership between the two brands. The shirt arrives ready to wear with that broken-in texture from day one, skipping the stiff phase most cotton tees go through before they feel right.

Birdwell

Birdwell x Dekka T-Shirt - Sandstone

Collaborative graphic print on a pre-shrunk shirt with a lived-in feel from the start

$40at birdwell.com

Choose an option

Quantity

Buy from Birdwell

Ships and sold by Birdwell. About this merchant

The 3-second version

Garment-dyed cotton for a soft, lived-in feel from the first wear
Pre-shrunk fabric holds its size through machine washing
Collaborative graphics from two California surf brands
Lay flat to dry, not tumble-dried
Garment dyeing means subtle color variation
Graphic prints on front and back

Cheaper alternatives

Questions

Will this shirt shrink after washing?: The fabric is pre-shrunk before it ships, so the size you order should remain consistent through machine washing in cold water and laying flat to dry.
What does garment-dyed mean for how the shirt feels?: Garment dyeing processes the completed shirt rather than the raw fabric, which softens the cotton and creates a broken-in texture from the start. It also produces subtle color variation that resembles a well-worn favorite.
Can I tumble dry this tee?: The care instructions specify laying flat to dry rather than using a dryer. This helps maintain the garment-dyed finish and the fabric's texture over time.
What is the fit like on this shirt?: The fit is described as regular, meaning it follows a traditional cut that is neither slim nor oversized. It works as a standard everyday tee.
Where are the graphics printed on this shirt?: The Birdwell x Dekka graphics appear on both the front and back of the tee, marking the collaboration between the two brands.