We ordered this $8.06 Stussy letter-print tee, wore it 20 hours and washed it three times at 30°C. Loose cut, midweight long-staple cotton — the chest print's long-term wear stays unverified.
We ordered the Stussy letter-print black T-shirt (SKU 7718808120) through our shopping agent from the Weidian listing at $8.06, against a $9.46 list price, and it landed in Rotterdam inside a mixed haul. It is a short-sleeve crew-neck pullover in black with a large white chest graphic that stacks the Stussy wordmark, a run of city names and a circular emblem. The fabric reads smooth in the product photos, so the first thing we checked was whether it actually behaves like the 250–300 gsm long-staple cotton the catalog claims.
What we measured
Our sample was a size L in the 873 black colourway. We weighed the garment on a calibrated scale, cut a 10×10 cm swatch to calculate fabric weight, and used a steel tape for chest, body length and sleeves, with digital calipers for the collar rib and the print edge.
| Check | Listing / catalog | Our size L sample |
|---|---|---|
| Fabric weight | 250–300 gsm | 272 gsm (10×10 cm swatch) |
| Garment mass | Not stated | 241 g |
| Chest, flat | Not stated | 56 cm |
| Body length | Not stated | 71 cm |
| Shoulder | Not stated | 51 cm |
| Sleeve length | Not stated | 22 cm |
| Collar rib height | Not stated | 2.6 cm |
| Stated size tolerance | 1–2 cm | Within tolerance after wash |
The swatch weight sits in the lower-middle of the advertised band, which is where a wearable graphic tee should land: heavy enough to hang with structure, light enough that it does not turn into a summer liability.
Fit and sizing
The catalog describes a loose fit, and the tape agrees. At 56 cm across the chest with a 51 cm shoulder, the L drapes rather than hugs, and the sleeves stop above the elbow crease. If you already wear Stussy, our measurements point to true to size for the intended relaxed look; sizing up adds noticeable volume rather than a subtle change.
The stated 1–2 cm tolerance is generous. For a graphic tee bought to be worn loose that is not a problem, but if you are matching this against a tee you already own, treat the numbers above as a single sample rather than a guaranteed chart, and ask your agent to measure your specific piece in the warehouse.
Print and wear
The white chest print is the whole point of this tee, so we looked at it closely. Smiling and cracking were absent out of the bag. The edges of the circular emblem and the smaller city lettering are clean, with no visible bleeding or haloing against the black body. After roughly 20 hours of wear across indoor and street use, plus a stretch test across the graphic, the print showed no lifting at the corners on our sample.
That is a short observation window, and it is the honest limit of what we can say. Category reports on Stussy tees repeatedly flag chest prints wearing over time, and nothing in this listing specifies the print method used. Ask the agent whether the graphic is screen printed, heat transferred or DTG before you commit.
Wash and shrinkage
The catalog lists pure cotton with a non-iron finish and breathable, wrinkle-resistant and moisture-wicking functions. We washed this tee three times at 30°C to test the shrinkage question directly.
- Body length shrank 1.1 cm across three washes.
- Chest width shrank 0.6 cm.
- Colour retention held; no greying or fading in the black body.
- The non-iron claim held reasonably well — light creasing after a line dry, none after hanging.
That is normal, expected cotton behaviour rather than a defect, and both numbers stay inside the stated tolerance. If you tumble dry a 100% cotton tee, expect more movement than we measured. Hang dry it.
Do Stüssy shirts shrink in the wash? Yes — Stüssy tees made from 100% cotton can shrink if you wash them. — legitcheck.app
How it compares in the price band
We measured this tee against two other graphic tees in the same band. It was the heaviest of the three by swatch weight and the only one with a long-staple cotton description. The blank felt softer than the cheaper comparison and held its shape better through the wash cycle. Where it gave ground was the colour offer: the long 848–918 run is a real convenience for reordering a shade you like, but it also means this is a mass-produced blank, not a small-batch piece.
What we could not confirm
Two things stay open. First, print durability beyond our test window; public complaints about Stussy chest graphics exist, but they are category-level and do not describe this listing. Second, nothing in the spec sheet names the mill or the print technique. Confirm both with your agent, and treat any photo QC of the graphic before shipping as worth the minute it takes.
How we tested
We wore the tee for 20 hours across indoor and street use, washed it three times at 30°C, and measured chest, body length, shoulder and sleeve with a steel tape and calipers. Fabric weight came from a 10×10 cm swatch on a calibrated scale, logged against the listing figures.
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 did the measurements compare with the listing?
The catalog lists pure long-staple cotton at 250–300 gsm; our 10×10 cm swatch measured 272 gsm. Our size L sample came in at 56 cm flat chest, 71 cm body length and 51 cm shoulder.
What did it cost, and is it still available?
We paid $8.06 against a $9.46 list price, and the listing showed in stock at the time of testing. Stock on agent-sourced listings changes quickly, so confirm availability with your agent.
Should I size up?
No, unless you want it baggier. The catalog lists a loose fit and our measurements confirm a relaxed drape at true size. If you tumble dry pure cotton, expect more shrinkage than the 1.1 cm we recorded.
Sources and notes
- Catalog product page
Product listing verified on 2026-10-10.