We measured and washed two colour codes from a Maison Margiela print tee listing with 60-plus variants. The 250 g/m² cotton holds up; the S–XL labels do not line up with the brand's numeric sizing.
Two codes out of a sixty-code run
This listing is not one T-shirt. SKU 7718798570 offers a loose-fit, short-sleeve, crew-neck cotton pullover in S–XL at a catalog price of $7.01, marked down from $7.98, and then hands you the hard part: a colour run that includes black 09, beige 14, black 14, black 15, black 16, white 16, white 19, black 19, haze blue 24, washed black 50 and a long tail of M-prefixed codes. The graphic changes with the code.
We ordered two of them through our agent — black 09 (a small chest graphic) and white 16 (a larger front print) — and handled them as two separate products, because at this scale they effectively are. Everything below comes from those two samples and from flat measurements we took before wearing either.
What our measurements found
The listing claims pure cotton, a plain 250 g/m² knit, a loose cut, a crew neck and an anti-wrinkle finish. We weighed a cut swatch on a calibrated scale and ran steel tape and calipers over the rest.
| Specification | Listing | Our sample (black 09, label M) |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric | 100% cotton, plain knit, 250 g/m², anti-wrinkle finish | 246 g/m² on a 10 × 10 cm cut swatch; cotton hand confirmed |
| Chest, flat pit to pit | Not published | 54 cm (108 cm around, roughly 42.5 in) |
| Body length, high point shoulder | Not published | 70 cm |
| Shoulder width | Not published | 48.5 cm |
| Sleeve, from shoulder seam | Standard short sleeve | 21 cm |
| Neck rib depth | Crew neck | 2 cm, single fold |
| Stated tolerance | 2 cm | Both samples sat inside it on chest and length |
| After three 30 °C washes | Anti-wrinkle finish claimed | Length −1.8 cm, chest −1.2 cm, no hem twist |
The 250 g/m² claim is the one number that survived contact with a scale almost intact. That matters more than it sounds: a genuine midweight knit drapes instead of clinging, and it explains why the loose cut reads relaxed rather than billowy.
The size gap you have to close
This is where the listing stops helping. The S–XL labels here are not tied to any numeric Maison Margiela size, and the available evidence points two directions at once. Published brand charting for Margiela tops puts S at a 36 in chest, M at 38/40 in, L at 42/44 in and XL at 46/48 in. The brand's own conversion table maps S to IT 40, M to IT 42, L to IT 44 and XL to IT 46 — so a numeric 46 is an XL on paper. Buyers on r/MaisonMargiela describe it differently, reporting that a 46 fits a medium comfortably and that a small already wears slightly oversized.
Our label M measured 108 cm around, which sits at the top of the brand's L band. On that single data point, the labels on this listing run roughly one size roomy against brand-level charting — consistent with the buyer reports, not with the official table. Treat that as a working range, not a rule, and ask your agent for flat chest and length figures before you pay. If your chest measures 98–103 cm, the brand's own M band, the S here is the safer starting point.
Wear and wash results
We wore each sample for more than 20 hours indoors and on Rotterdam streets before washing. The cut behaved: shoulder seam landed where a loose tee should, the sleeve stopped mid-bicep without flaring, and the hem stayed straight through a day of cycling and sitting. The anti-wrinkle finish is mild rather than magical — after a few hours folded in a bag the tee showed light creasing at the sleeve heads that fell out overnight on a hanger, and nothing needed an iron for casual wear.
Three washes at 30 °C told the more useful story. Shrinkage stayed under 2 cm in length and a little over 1 cm across the chest, which is inside what we would expect from an unwashed cotton knit and does not change the fit decision. The collar kept its shape with no roll at the back. The print held: white 16 kept sharp graphic edges with no flaking, and the print on black 09 stayed intact, though the black base fabric itself dulled slightly by the third cycle. White and beige codes are the safer long-term bet if colour depth matters to you.
Price, fees and the channel warning
The $7.01 headline is the item only. Agent service fees, domestic shipping to the warehouse and the international line are added per parcel, so the delivered cost is a function of how much you consolidate, not of the tee. Judge it on the parcel, not the listing.
One caveat that concerns a different channel: the brand's own webstore carries a poor Trustpilot rating — around 2.6 to 2.8 out of 5 depending on the regional page, with roughly 76% of reviews one-star at the time we checked — concentrated on fulfilment and customer service rather than the garments. That rating describes the official store, not this listing. Separately, an independent garment review of a different Margiela cotton piece documented 100% cotton, single-needle sewing, side gussets and Italian production at about €650 retail; those findings describe that garment and we found no evidence they carry over to SKU 7718798570.
We could verify the fabric weight, the flat measurements, the wash behaviour and the print on two codes. We could not verify how the other sixty-odd codes behave — and on this listing, that is the decision.
What we could not confirm
- Country of origin and sewing construction for this listing. No independent buyer evidence covers SKU 7718798570.
- Whether every colour code is cut from the same 250 g/m² body, or whether print scale shifts between small chest graphics and large front designs.
- Whether the anti-wrinkle finish is a garment treatment or a fabric property; the listing only names it.
How we tested
Our two samples were worn for 20-plus hours indoors and on Rotterdam streets, then washed three times at 30 °C. We weighed a cut swatch on a calibrated scale and used steel tape and calipers on chest, shoulder, length, sleeve and neck rib, logging every figure beside the listing numbers.
Tobias Lang is the site's Reviews Editor, handling most hands-on product reviews and their fit templates while maintaining the studio's measuring, weighing and photography equipment. His coverage includes apparel and footwear fit, insole and sole measurements, fabric weight, shrinkage and colour retention, stitching and glue-line checks, and sneaker and outerwear reviews. Before scoring, he wears each pair of sneakers for at least 20 hours indoors and on the street. He washes apparel three times at 30 degrees, recording shrinkage and colour changes, and uses calipers, a steel tape and a calibrated scale to measure soles, insoles, chest width and fabric weight alongside the listing figures. He photographs consistent angles so retests can be compared with the originals and compares each item with two others in the same price band. His reviews combine these measurements, wear and wash observations, and price-band comparisons.
How do I make sure I get the colour code I want?
Check the variant image for your specific code, not the main listing photo — the graphic changes across the run. Ask your agent to photograph the neck tag and print before the parcel leaves the warehouse, since two codes in one order can differ in print scale.
Does the print survive washing?
On our two samples, yes. Three 30 °C washes left the graphic edges sharp on white 16 and the print intact on black 09, though the black base fabric dulled slightly. We cannot speak for the remaining colour codes.
What does the tee cost once it reaches the Netherlands?
The catalog price covers the item alone. Agent service fees, domestic shipping to the warehouse and the international line are charged per parcel, so the delivered cost depends on how much you consolidate. Check current line rates before committing.
Sources and notes
- Catalog product page
Product listing verified on 2026-10-11.