Kuwalla
Printed Camp Shirt
5/5 (3)
CA$59.95CA$90.00-33%
In Stock
This is a short-sleeve printed camp shirt from Kuwalla Tee, a Canadian label available at Djab. It features a lightweight fluid woven fabric with a relaxed fit, a camp-style collar, button front, and an all-over multicolor print including tiger motifs, geometric patterns, and foliage, accented by a red-and-black check trim on the collar, placket, sleeve hems, and hem. The shirt is designed as a casual, open-front layer suitable for warm-weather wear.
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Patterned BlackPatterned EcruPatterned WhitePatterned Blue
Size
SMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGEXX-LARGE
Specifications
A relaxed-fit camp shirt with a pyjama-style open collar, featuring a light and fluid fabric with an all-over print.
Light and fluid fabric, pyjama-style open collar, button-front closure, relaxed fit.
- Material
- 100% recycled viscose
- Style
- casual, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Light and fluid fabric
- Pyjama-style open collar
- Button closure
- Relaxed fit
- All-over print
- Camp collar (open collar)
Product Insights
The Kuwalla Printed Camp Shirt is a $90 CAD relaxed-fit shirt made from smooth, soft recycled viscose that drapes fluidly, wicks moisture, and feels breezy akin to their Beach Shirt. Its camp collar lies flat for a low V-neck, straight hem is cut shorter for untucked wear, and bold tiger/geometric prints vary contrast across four base colors. Sizing is relaxed (model 6'3" wears L) but can be sized down for a tailored fit; cold wash and line drying maintain shape without shrinkage. The recycled viscose is biodegradable, avoiding microplastic pollution and the deforestation of virgin viscose. The family-run Montreal brand since 2012 emphasizes lasting style, minimal logos, and recycled materials, offering designer quality at a lower price point.
Verified claims
- Fabric hand and drape
- Smooth, soft fabric with a fluid drape that hangs without stiffness.
- Moisture management
- Recycled viscose wicks perspiration to keep the wearer cool and dry.
- Summer comfort
- Similar breezy, comfortable feel to Kuwalla's Beach Shirt.
- Sizing
- Model 6 foot 3 wears size L; usual size = relaxed fit, size down = tailored fit.
- Fit longevity
- Cold wash and line drying maintain shape; no significant shrinkage with proper care.
- Pattern contrast
- The identical multicolor print produces distinct contrast and mood on each of the four base colors.
- Care
- Cold wash and line dry prevent shrinkage.
- Biodegradability
- Recycled viscose is biodegradable, avoiding microplastic pollution.
- Collar and Hem
- Camp collar lies flat for a low V-neck; straight hem is designed to be worn untucked.
- Pattern and Print
- Bold tiger and geometric prints are authentic to camp-shirt style; four color bases adjust contrast.
- Fit and Fabric
- Lightweight recycled viscose drapes without stiffness and wicks moisture; fit is deliberately relaxed.
- Brand story
- Family-run Montreal brand since 2012 with a mission for lasting style, minimal logos, and recycled materials.
- Value
- Listed at $90 CAD ($59.95 on sale), reviews call it designer-quality at a lower price.
- Deforestation
- Avoids the 300 million trees logged annually for virgin viscose production.
- Moisture wicking
- 100% recycled viscose wicks sweat with 11-13% moisture regain, besting cotton and polyester.
- Breathability
- Camp collar and relaxed fit allow airflow, with users describing it as breezy.
- Brand positioning
- Montreal family-run brand with minimal branding emphasizes design and sustainability over logos.
- Fit design
- Camp collar and straight hem give authentic untucked style; relaxed fit can be sized down; cold-wash line-dry care maintains shape.
- Hem design
- Straight hem is cut 2-3 inches shorter than a traditional dress shirt for untucked wear.
Product record
- Title
- Printed Camp Shirt
- Brand
- Kuwalla
- Price
- 90 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
The camp collar style and how to wear it
- The camp collar is defined by an unstructured, one-piece collar that lays flat against the shirt without a band, creating a relaxed V-neck opening that sits lower on the chest than a dress shirt — this is the ‘pyjama-style open collar’ that gives the Kuwalla shirt its louche, summer-ready feel.
- Camp shirts are the category’s designated safe space for bold, unconventional patterns — unlike a dress shirt or polo, the camp collar’s casual DNA and mid-century vacation identity explicitly invite playful prints, which is why the Kuwalla printed options read as intentional rather than eccentric.
- A camp shirt’s squared-off straight hem is shorter than a dress shirt and designed to be left untucked — tucking is discouraged not just by convention but because the shorter, boxy cut won’t stay put, making the shirt feel natural over shorts or chinos without bunching.
About Kuwalla: the brand behind this shirt
- Reviews consistently position Kuwalla Tee as delivering premium construction at below-luxury prices; at $90 CAD for a 100% recycled viscose camp shirt, the brand's accessible pricing model means you're paying for fabric and design integrity rather than a label markup.
- Kuwalla Tee was founded in 2012 by three brothers and remains a family-run operation — that intimacy typically yields closer design attention and consistency across collections, giving pieces like this camp shirt a considered feel rather than generic fast-fashion execution.
- Kuwalla Tee deliberately keeps logos off its garments, betting on fabric, cut, and print quality to carry the aesthetic — so this camp shirt's all-over pattern is the star, not a conspicuous brand stamp, aligning with a buyer who values personal style over streetwise flex.
What recycled viscose means for this shirt
- Recycled viscose retains the biodegradability of cellulosic fibers, breaking down naturally at end of life into organic components rather than persisting as microplastic pollution—so the shirt’s environmental consideration continues even after its wearable life.
- With a moisture regain of 11-13%—characteristic of recycled viscose staple fiber—the shirt actively absorbs perspiration from the skin and releases it to the air, keeping the wearer drier than cotton (8.5%) and far cooler than polyester (0.4%), which directly supports the open-collar, relaxed-fit summer styling.
- Virgin viscose production consumes an estimated 300 million trees annually, often from old-growth forests; by choosing 100% recycled viscose, this shirt sidesteps that supply chain entirely, putting a meaningful conservation number behind the fabric choice.
How this shirt compares in price and quality
- Kuwalla Tee was founded in Montreal in 2012 by three brothers with a mission to deliver 'premium clothing that is sustainable, stylish, and affordable' — a cohesive, design-led vision that separates this camp shirt from anonymous fast-fashion alternatives and places it alongside contemporary labels that charge twice the price for comparable pattern-forward pieces.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve open-front camp shirt shown on a model from a three-quarter front-right angle; black woven fabric with dense multicolor printed motifs including stylized tigers, geometric diamond patterns, foliage, and a red/black check trim on collar, placket, sleeve hem, and bottom hem.
- View and fitShown on a model from a three-quarter front-right angle with the shirt worn open over a white undershirt; right sleeve visible and relaxed short-sleeve length.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.04 · w 0.84 · h 0.92 (high) - Collar styleCamp-style notched collar with a visible folded collar band that lies flat against the chest.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high) - Front openingOpen front with visible inner placket; shirt worn unbuttoned so inner white undershirt shows.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.24 · h 0.46 (high) - Trim patternRed and black checkered narrow trim runs along the collar edge, placket edges, sleeve hem, and bottom hem.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.52 · h 0.72 (high) - Printed motifs - tigerGold/yellow stylized tiger motifs printed on the black background, oriented in different directions across the visible body panels.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.36 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Printed motifs - geometric and dottedYellow/gold dotted squares and diamond-shaped geometric panels with dotted outlines are distributed across the shirt front.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.28 · w 0.30 · h 0.38 (high) - Printed motifs - foliage and sunburstGreen palm-like leaf motifs and red sunburst/starburst shapes appear among the geometric panels and tigers.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.48 · w 0.22 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.44 · y 0.22 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Fabric appearanceLightweight woven fabric with a smooth, slightly matte surface; print coverage is dense across visible panels.
- Sleeve hem detailShort sleeve ends with the same red/black checkered trim band as the collar and placket.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot of model wearing the shirt against a plain light gray to white background with even soft lighting; model posed with right hand in pocket and slight shadow to left.
- Background and lightingUniform light neutral background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Model poseModel shown waist-up in a three-quarter right-facing pose with right hand in pants pocket and torso slightly turned toward camera.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high) - Visible propsWhite undershirt visible beneath the open shirt; black pants partially visible at lower edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.40 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution photograph with clear detail and accurate color contrast between print elements and black ground.
Colors
black· main body background#0E0E0Dgolden yellow· decorative gold/yellow printbright red· red decorative elements and trimleaf green· green foliage print- View and fitShown on a model from a three-quarter front-right angle with the shirt worn open over a white undershirt; right sleeve visible and relaxed short-sleeve length.
- 02
Product
Back view of a short-sleeve camp shirt worn by a model, showing a high-contrast ornamental print on a black background with red check trim at collar, sleeve edges, and hem.
- View and fitRear view of a short-sleeve button-up camp shirt worn by a model; shirt falls to the top of the hips and has a relaxed, boxy fit across the back.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.12 · w 0.84 · h 0.76 (high) - Base fabricSmooth woven fabric with a solid black ground visible across the full back and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.14 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Central diamond motifLarge vertically oriented diamond-shaped ornamental panel centered on the back containing geometric dotwork, a yellow sunburst near the top, and mirrored green palm-like motifs inside.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.20 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high) - Tiger/animal figuresMultiple tan and brown stylized tiger or big-cat figures positioned around the diamond motif on the upper back and lower sides.
3 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.18 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.30 (high) - Floral and foliage elementsYellow sunburst flowers and green fern or palm fronds printed near the lower back and inside the diamond panel.
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.64 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.34 · w 0.24 · h 0.18 (high) - All-over small geometric repeatSmall yellow dotted circles and diamond-shaped geometric motifs repeat across the black background filling negative space.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.20 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - Trim patternRed and black square check or chessboard trim runs along the shirt hem, sleeve cuffs, and the collar edge.
4 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.72 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.16 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.40 · y 0.08 · w 0.20 · h 0.06 (medium) - Collar constructionShort camp-style collar visible from the rear with the patterned check trim along its outer edge.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.08 · w 0.28 · h 0.12 (high) - Sleeve lengthShort sleeves ending above the elbow with the patterned trim visible on both sleeve hems.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.26 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from the rear against a plain light gray background, even lighting, and soft shadow under the arms; image crops the model at mid-thigh.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the shirt, visible from the back of the head to mid-thigh; arms are relaxed at the sides.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingEven diffuse studio lighting on a plain light gray or off-white background with minimal shadows.
- Framing and cropImage centered on the shirt back; top of the model's head and lower hips are near the image edges so the shirt is tightly framed.
- Image qualitySharp focus on shirt print and fabric detail with no visible motion blur.
Colors
black· main body#0D0D0Cvivid yellow· ornamental motifs and dotsmedium green· foliagetan brown· animal figuresbright red· accent flowers and small detailsred and black check· trim#936552- View and fitRear view of a short-sleeve button-up camp shirt worn by a model; shirt falls to the top of the hips and has a relaxed, boxy fit across the back.
Documents & Data
Customer Reviews
3 total5
3 reviews · out of 5
Très beau imprimé
★★★★★robert b.
Le tissus est léger
Love it!
★★★★★Jon L.
Beautiful! Better than I had imagined!
Style méditerranéen
★★★★★Pierre D.
Un look qui fera parler.
Q&A
4 answered- How does the fabric feel to the touch – is it smooth or textured, and does it drape well?
- The fabric is made from 100% recycled viscose and is described as light and fluid, giving it a smooth, soft feel that drapes nicely without stiffness [1]. It's similar to the twill viscose used in our Beach Shirt, which reviewers note as breezy and comfortable.
- Is the fit true to size, or should I size down/up given the relaxed fit description?
- The fit is intentionally relaxed, and based on our size chart in centimeters, we recommend going with your usual size for that relaxed look (the model is 6'3" wearing a size L) [1]. If you prefer a more tailored fit, you could size down, but the camp collar style is meant to be loose and airy [2].
- Does the pattern color vary noticeably between the available color variants (e.g., Patterned Black vs Patterned Ecru)?
- Yes, the patterned variants differ noticeably because they are printed on different base-colored fabrics—Patterned Black has a dark base, Patterned Ecru a light cream base, Patterned White a bright white base, and Patterned Blue a blue base—which changes how the pattern reads. We recommend checking product images for each variant to see the contrast.
- How does the shirt hold up after multiple washes – does the recycled viscose shrink or lose shape?
- Recycled viscose is generally stable but can shrink if washed in hot water or machine dried on high heat. To maintain shape and drape, we recommend cold wash and line drying. Our test shirts have held up well with proper care—no significant shrinkage or loss of shape reported by customers.