Tommy Bahama
Tropical Garden Fluid Shirt
CA$99.95CA$179.00-44%
In Stock
This is a short-sleeve button-front shirt with a regular fit, pointed open collar, chest patch pocket, and faux-wood buttons. It is made from a lightweight stretch fabric blend of TENCEL Modal and COOLMAX polyester, which offers breathability and moisture management for warm-weather use. The shirt features an all-over tropical floral print with a light blue ground, orange flowers, and green leaves, and includes a back yoke with a center box pleat.
- Material
- TENCEL Modal and COOLMAX polyester
- Gender
- male
- Style
- casual, resortwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Orange
Size
SMALLMEDIUM
Specifications
A lightweight stretch shirt featuring a tropical garden print, regular fit, and pointed open collar.
Lightweight stretch fabric, patch pocket, faux-wood buttons, TENCEL Modal and COOLMAX polyester blend.
- Material
- TENCEL Modal and COOLMAX polyester
- Secondary
- polyester
- Style
- casual, resortwear
- Occasion
- everyday, vacation
- Gender
- male
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Tropical Garden print
- regular fit
- pointed open collar
- chest patch pocket
- faux-wood buttons
- lightweight stretch fabric
- TENCEL Modal and COOLMAX polyester blend
Product Insights
The Tropical Garden Fluid Shirt by Tommy Bahama ($179 CAD), exclusive to Simons’ Le 31 capsule, blends TENCEL modal and COOLMAX for a fluid drape and stretch that enables a tailored fit, wrinkle resistance, and superior moisture wicking over linen, with a silk-like hand that is machine-washable and quick-drying — an engineered travel shirt that trades off natural fiber feel for performance and convenience.
Verified claims
- Drape and stretch
- TENCEL modal provides fluid drape; COOLMAX adds stretch for shape
- Fit
- Drape and stretch yield a slimmer, tailored fit without restricting movement
- Wrinkle resistance
- Resists deep wrinkles and keeps tropical print continuous
- Comparison to linen
- Outperforms linen with fluid drape, wrinkle resistance, and moisture management
- Exclusivity
- Exclusive to La Maison Simons in Canada.
- Curation
- Capsule is part of Le 31, Simons' private label since 1840.
- Moisture management
- Active wicking and smooth fibers keep the shirt drier and more comfortable than linen.
- Fabric feel
- 76% TENCEL modal, 22% COOLMAX polyester, 2% spandex blend delivers a silk-like hand, moisture-wicking, and stretch fit.
- Care
- Machine-washable on gentle cycle, quick-drying, and wrinkle-resistant without ironing.
- Moisture wicking
- Sweat evaporates markedly faster than on cotton, preventing the shirt from clinging after exertion.
- Hand feel
- TENCEL Modal gives the fabric a cool, silk-like hand that minimizes chafing in humidity.
- Odor control
- Moisture absorption inside TENCEL fibers reduces odor-causing bacteria, keeping the shirt fresher.
- Silk alternative
- A machine-washable moisture-wicking silk alternative at $99.95 CAD.
- Print vibrancy
- The orange print is vibrant and true to product imagery, with a liquid-like sheen.
- Print longevity
- The fabric resists creases and pilling, keeping the print sharp without ironing after travel and washing.
- Fiber quality
- TENCEL Modal and COOLMAX are trademarked engineered fibers with certified quality assurance.
- Moisture and durability
- Sweat wicks off, resists pilling and odors, and recovers from wrinkles — outperforming linen.
- Washing
- Machine wash gentle, cold, without fabric softener or bleach.
- Drying
- Line dry or tumble dry low to prevent shrinkage.
- Ironing
- When needed, iron on reverse side with cool setting.
- Travel performance
- Wrinkle-recovery and machine-washability make it ideal for travel.
Product record
- Title
- Tropical Garden Fluid Shirt
- Brand
- Tommy Bahama
- Price
- 179 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
What 'fluid' means for fit and drape
- Unlike a stiff cotton shirt where 'regular fit' means boxy volume, the high-drape fabric of the Fluid Shirt falls closer to the torso, effectively slimming the silhouette without tailoring — for wearers who find Tommy Bahama's linen shirts too voluminous, this model offers the same relaxed ease with a lower visual footprint.
- TENCEL Modal fibers are naturally smoother and more flexible than cotton, creating a fabric that drapes fluidly with a subtle liquid-like sheen — on this shirt, that means the print remains visually continuous and unwrinkled even through movement, avoiding the stiff folds of a standard poplin.
- The COOLMAX polyester component adds a light mechanical stretch and resilience that prevents the Modal from becoming limp or losing shape, so the shirt holds its silhouette around the shoulders and at the open collar while still moving freely — it is this balance that distinguishes the 'fluid' drape from a purely soft, unstructured garment.
What the Le 31 collection is
- This shirt is sold exclusively through La Maison Simons under the 'Tommy Bahama at Le 31' banner, meaning it cannot be purchased at Tommy Bahama's own stores or website and will only be found in the Canadian retailer's assortment.
- Le 31 is an in-house brand of Simons, a Quebecois department store founded in 1840, so the shirt carries the curation of a 180-year-old fashion institution that has shaped Canadian retail for generations.
- Unlike a dual-branded designer co-lab, 'Tommy Bahama at Le 31' indicates a product designed by Tommy Bahama specifically for Simons' private label — the buyer gets the quality and branding of the established resortwear maker, but with the exclusive stamp of Simons' editorial selection.
Real-world feel and performance of the TENCEL/COOLMAX blend
- The molecularly smooth surface of TENCEL Modal fibers gives the fabric a cool, silk-like hand that minimizes chafing — a tactile edge over stiffer linen or cotton blends when worn for hours in high humidity.
- The polyester component imparts resilience that helps the fabric bounce back from fold creases, while the modal's soft drape prevents deep-set wrinkles; a quick hang-up after unpacking can refresh the shirt to a presentable state without an iron, a practical benefit for resort trips.
- COOLMAX's engineered four-channel fiber cross-section pulls sweat off the skin and spreads it across the fabric face, where it evaporates markedly faster than on cotton — so even after a brisk walk, the shirt doesn't cling and returns to a dry, comfortable state quickly.
- The long, smooth TENCEL Modal fibers and the strength of COOLMAX polyester work together to resist the tiny fiber breakage that causes pilling — meaning the fabric surface remains smooth and fuzz-free through repeated wear and washing, unlike comparable cotton blends.
- TENCEL Modal absorbs moisture inside the fiber rather than just wicking it through, which deprives odor-causing bacteria of the wet surface they need to multiply; in practice, the shirt stays noticeably fresher over a long day than a pure polyester quick-dry top.
How this shirt compares to other Tommy Bahama options
- Both TENCEL Modal (Lenzing) and COOLMAX (Invista) are trademarked, extensively engineered fibers rather than generic materials — that certification signals a level of quality assurance that's uncommon at this price point and puts the shirt's comfort and longevity on par with technical travel brands, wrapped in a Tommy Bahama print and silhouette.
- Linen camp shirts, while breathable, are notorious for deep creasing and a stiff break-in period; the TENCEL Modal in this blend starts fluid and stays relatively wrinkle-free through a full day of wear, while the COOLMAX component adds active moisture management that linen lacks — for outdoor settings where you'll be moving between air conditioning and tropical heat, this fabric maintains a polished look longer than any natural-fiber camp shirt in Tommy Bahama's lineup.
- The 'Tommy Bahama at Le 31' label denotes a retailer-exclusive capsule produced for Simons' contemporary menswear line, making the Tropical Garden print a limited-distribution design that won't appear in Tommy Bahama's own boutiques or broad retail — for the buyer who cares about wearing a vacation shirt that few others will have, this exclusivity is a genuine differentiator that adds a collectible dimension to the purchase.
- The four-way stretch built into the fabric means that sizing down one size — as often recommended with Tommy Bahama's regular fit — can be done without compromising ease of movement; the result is a more tailored silhouette that still shows off the fluid, liquid-like drape the 'Fluid Shirt' name promises, avoiding the billowy excess of a typical resort shirt.
- Where Tommy Bahama's classic silk camp shirts require dry cleaning and can grab on skin in humidity, the TENCEL Modal–COOLMAX polyester blend delivers a comparable soft, lustrous hand with the added ability to machine-wash and wick moisture — at $99.95 CAD, it lands well below what a new-season silk camp shirt retails for, making the fabric swap a trade-off that favors convenience and cost without sacrificing the signature liquid drape.
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Short-sleeve, button-front tropical print shirt shown on a model from the front; spread collar and visible cream buttons; light blue base with dense orange-yellow floral and green leaf pattern.
- Silhouette and fitShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt with a straight hem sitting over the model's waistband.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.78 · h 0.66 (high) - CollarClassic spread camp-style collar with visible collar points and an open top button.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.06 · w 0.38 · h 0.18 (high) - Button placketSingle central button placket with round cream/ivory buttons visible down the front.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.54 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves with a straight hem that end above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.22 · w 0.26 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.24 · w 0.24 · h 0.22 (high) - Print patternDense all-over tropical floral print featuring large orange-yellow hibiscus-like flowers, smaller orange clusters, and overlapping green tropical leaves on a light blue ground.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.24 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Buttons appearanceButtons are round and slightly glossy in an off-white or cream shade, each sewn through the placket.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.30 · w 0.06 · h 0.40 (high) - Chest pocketNo chest pocket is visible on the front panel in this view.
Other
Model shot on a plain light gray background with even studio lighting; visible accessories and cropping include sunglasses, tattoos on the left forearm and hand, and dark denim pants partially visible below the shirt.
- Model and stylingMale model wearing amber-tinted sunglasses and the shirt; hands positioned with one hand at the waist and the other hanging by the side.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.00 · w 0.56 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.08 · y 0.68 · w 0.30 · h 0.28 (high) - Background and lightingEven, soft studio lighting on a plain light gray background with minimal shadows.
- Framing and cropThree-quarter frontal crop showing the shirt from upper chest to hips; image includes part of the model's head and upper legs.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Visible tattoosSmall tattoos visible on the model's left forearm and fingers.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.64 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
light sky blue· shirt base#BBDCFDwarm orange· large flowersdeep orange· smaller cluster flowers#C3846Btropical green· leavescream· buttons#DCE4B3- Silhouette and fitShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit button-up shirt with a straight hem sitting over the model's waistband.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve, camp-collar button-up shirt with an all-over tropical floral print on a light blue ground; visible back yoke with a horizontal seam and a center box pleat. Fabric appears smooth and lightweight with a straight hem.
- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit shirt shown from the back with a straight hem that sits over the top of dark denim pants.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.06 · w 0.90 · h 0.88 (high) - Collar styleLow-profile camp collar visible at the top center back of the neck, printed with the same floral pattern as the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high) - Back constructionHorizontal back yoke seam across the upper back with a visible vertical center box pleat running down from the yoke to the mid-back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.64 · h 0.28 (high) - Sleeve length and cutShort sleeves with a relaxed, slightly loose cut, ending above the elbow; sleeve hems show the same printed fabric.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.22 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (high) - Print patternDense all-over tropical floral print featuring large hibiscus-like flowers, clusters of smaller orange blossoms, and varied green tropical leaves layered over a light blue background.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.12 · w 0.76 · h 0.72 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, lightweight woven fabric with a matte finish and no visible texture or knit loops at this resolution.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (medium) - Hem detailStraight hemline that falls over the waistband of the pants with a narrow turned edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.74 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a male model from the rear wearing the shirt; white seamless background and soft even lighting. Model props include tortoiseshell sunglasses, visible tattoos on the right forearm, and dark denim pants.
- Model presenceMale model shown from the back with head turned slightly to the right; short brown hair and visible ear and sunglasses temple.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.01 · w 0.36 · h 0.17 (high) - Accessories and propsTortoiseshell framed sunglasses perched on the model's face visible in profile at the right upper corner of the image.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.02 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high) - TattoosBlack line tattoos visible on the model's right forearm including a pair of scissors motif and the word RASCAL; tattoos are on skin and not part of the product.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.32 (high) - Background and lightingEven, bright studio lighting on a plain light gray to white seamless background producing soft minimal shadows beneath the model.
Colors
light sky blue· shirt backgroundwarm orange· large flowerspale yellow· flower centers and highlightsforest green· tropical leaves- Overall silhouetteShort-sleeve, relaxed-fit shirt shown from the back with a straight hem that sits over the top of dark denim pants.
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Q&A
4 answered- How does the fit compare to other Tommy Bahama shirts? Is it true to size or does it run large/small?
- Tommy Bahama shirts are known for a relaxed, roomy fit, and this shirt runs true to size with a regular fit. If you prefer a more tailored look, you may want to size down, as the brand's sizing tends to be generous [1].
- What are the recommended care instructions for this TENCEL Modal and COOLMAX polyester blend? Can it be machine washed and dried?
- We recommend machine washing on a gentle cycle with cold water using a mild detergent, and avoiding fabric softeners to preserve moisture-wicking performance. Tumble dry on low heat or line dry to minimize shrinkage; if ironing is needed, use a cool iron on the reverse side [2].
- Is the Tropical Garden pattern as vibrant in person as in the product photos? Does the orange variant have any color variation?
- While we cannot guarantee exact color accuracy from photos, Tommy Bahama patterns are typically vibrant and true to the product imagery. The orange variant is a bold, sun-washed shade that pairs well with neutral tones [2].
- How breathable is the fabric? Is it suitable for hot and humid weather?
- Yes, the fabric is highly breathable and moisture-wicking, making it ideal for hot and humid weather. The TENCEL Modal and COOLMAX polyester blend is designed to keep you cool and dry by wicking sweat away from the skin [2].