
Deus Ex Machina
Damask Stripe Team Jersey
Deus Ex Machina Damask Stripe Team Jersey is a loose-fit, short-sleeve jersey made from lightweight, satiny microfibre. It features a crew neck, striped rib-knit trim, and graphic prints on the front and back, including a large 'DEUS' chest graphic and back number '03'. Designed for casual wear, this team-style jersey combines a red damask stripe pattern with black panels.
- Material
- Microfibre
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, activewear, relaxed-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Lightweight satiny microfibre team jersey with crew neck, striped rib-knit trims, and graphic prints.
Lightweight satiny microfibre fabric, striped rib-knit neck and sleeve trim, graphic prints front and back, loose fit.
- Material
- Microfibre
- Style
- casual, activewear, relaxed-fit
- Occasion
- sports-event, workout, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- lightweight satiny microfibre jersey fabric
- crew neckline
- striped rib-knit neck trim
- striped rib-knit sleeve trim
- graphic prints on front
- graphic prints on back
- loose fit silhouette
- damask stripe pattern
- team jersey design
Product Insights
The Deus Ex Machina Damask Stripe Team Jersey revives 1970s satin sportswear with a subtle shifting luster and an original in-house design referencing surf, moto, and racing culture, anchored by a motorsport-red colorway tied to Italian and Japanese heritage. Its 100% polyester satin-weave microfibre mimics vintage football jersey feel, while screen-printed graphics (front PARTS & SERVICE, back custom motorcycles) root it in motorcycle workshop culture. For a trimmer silhouette, size down; however, breathability suits casual summer wear but falls short for high-intensity activity, and its care—cold gentle wash inside out, no bleach or softener, air dry—requires attention to prevent cracking.
- Fit
Size down for a trimmer silhouette.
Why this is supported
The brand directly advises sizing down for a trimmer fit:
This jersey is cut with a loose fit. If you want a trimmer silhouette, we suggest ordering a size down.
Is the loose fit true to size, or should I size down for a more fitted look?This deliberate loose silhouette reflects Deus Ex Machina's surf and motorcycle heritage, with origins in a custom motorcycle workshop where tops were cut for a forward-leaning riding posture. The satiny microfiber fabric creates a fluid drape that avoids a boxy shape, and the jersey's cut is inspired by 1970s polyester sportswear, giving it an archival feel.
- Breathability
Airflow is good for casual summer wear but falls short for high-intensity activity.
Why this is supported
The brand notes that:
The lightweight microfibre fabric is comfortable for casual summer wear, and the loose fit promotes airflow. However, the satiny finish means it may not be as breathable as natural-fiber tees for high-intensity activities
How breathable is the microfibre fabric for summer wear or active use?- Sheen
Subtle, shifting luster replicates the high-sheen of vintage 1970s sport jerseys.
Why this is supported
The satin finish produces a
subtle, shifting luster that moves from matte to a gentle gloss depending on angle
Satin microfibre fabric feel and performance — subtle_sheen, intentionally
.
- Design
Full design is original in-house work referencing surf, moto, and racing culture.
Why this is supported
The visual identity of the jersey is entirely bespoke. Instead of using licensed or stock artwork, the brand's in-house art studio creates every graphic. According to their research,
the front and back prints are not stock graphics but extensions of the brand’s surf, moto, and workwear visual narrative
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — in_house_art_studio_printsThe color choice is similarly intentional. The vivid red is not arbitrary: it is
tied to the Italian and Japanese motorsport machines that populate the brand’s custom motorcycle projects
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — red_as_racing_heritage_markerEven the signature pattern of the jersey embodies a high-low design language: it
pairs a decorative damask-pattern print with the athletic striped rib-knit trim
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — damask_meets_stripe_graphic_concept- Fabric
100% polyester satin-weave microfibre mimicking 1970s football jersey feel.
Why this is supported
The fabric is a deliberate historical reference. It is a lightweight, satiny microfibre that
replicates the high-sheen, quick-feel of 1970s polyester football and baseball jerseys
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — 1970s_satin_sportswear_revivalThe satin weave itself is functional:
the loose fit hangs with a fluid, slinky drape rather than holding a rigid shape, so the jersey moves with the body and avoids looking boxy even at a relaxed cut
Satin microfibre fabric feel and performance — fluid_drapeThe finish adds a visual dynamism:
The satin finish catches light with a subtle, shifting luster that moves from matte to a gentle gloss depending on angle
Satin microfibre fabric feel and performance — subtle_sheenAnd the handfeel is upgraded from typical synthetics:
The satin-finished microfibre gives the jersey a smooth, almost silk-like touch that is noticeably less textured than standard cotton jersey and less tacky than untreated polyester
Satin microfibre fabric feel and performance — satin_handfeelThe fabric is 100% polyester satin-weave, described by the brand as providing a smooth, almost silk-like feel.
The satin-finished microfibre gives the jersey a smooth, almost silk-like touch
Satin microfibre fabric feel and performance — satin_handfeelIt also has a subtle shifting sheen and a fluid drape that moves with the body.
Because the microfibre fabric is lightweight and has the low-friction surface of a satin weave, the loose fit hangs with a fluid, slinky drape rather than holding a rigid shape
Satin microfibre fabric feel and performance — fluid_drapeFor breathability, the brand notes:
The lightweight microfibre fabric is comfortable for casual summer wear, and the loose fit promotes airflow. However, the satiny finish means it may not be as breathable as natural-fiber tees for high-intensity activities — many customers find it fine for everyday use.
How breathable is the microfibre fabric for summer wear or active use?The satin-finished microfibre fabric is described as having a smooth, almost silk-like touch:
The satin-finished microfibre gives the jersey a smooth, almost silk-like touch that is noticeably less textured than standard cotton jersey and less tacky than untreated polyester, immediately marking a step up in perceived quality
Satin microfibre fabric feel and performance — satin_handfeel- Print durability
Screen-printed graphics; wash inside out in cold water and air dry to prevent cracking.
Why this is supported
The graphics are screen-printed rather than heat-pressed, which generally resists peeling and cracking longer. The brand confirms that
The graphic prints are typically screen-printed on this style.
Are the graphic prints screen-printed or heat-pressed, and how do they hold up after multiple washes?To preserve them, the brand recommends turning the jersey inside out before washing, using cold water, and air drying. Additionally, they advise:
do not tumble dry, as high heat can damage both the fabric and the graphics.
What are the recommended care instructions to maintain the satiny finish and prevent damage to the fabric or prints?- Care
Cold gentle wash inside out, no bleach or softener, air dry.
Why this is supported
The satin microfibre fabric is described as having
a smooth, almost silk-like touch
Satin microfibre fabric feel and performance — satin_handfeeland
. To maintain this finish, the manufacturer instructs:
wash in cold water on a gentle cycle
What are the recommended care instructions to maintain the satiny finish and prevent damage to the fabric or prints?,
avoid bleach or fabric softener
What are the recommended care instructions to maintain the satiny finish and prevent damage to the fabric or prints?, and
Hang or lay flat to dry — do not tumble dry, as high heat can damage both the fabric and the graphics.
What are the recommended care instructions to maintain the satiny finish and prevent damage to the fabric or prints?. Additionally, to protect the screen-printed graphics,
turning the jersey inside out before washing
Are the graphic prints screen-printed or heat-pressed, and how do they hold up after multiple washes?is recommended to prevent cracking or peeling. The care routine is more restrictive than that of typical polyester blends.
- Style
1970s satin sportswear revival with in-house graphics, motorsport-red colorway, and high-low damask/stripe design.
Why this is supported
The jersey's design draws from 1970s polyester sportswear, as the brand notes:
The lightweight satiny microfibre replicates the high-sheen, quick-feel of 1970s polyester football and baseball jerseys
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — 1970s_satin_sportswear_revivalThe red colorway specifically references the brand's motorsport heritage:
The vivid red colorway is a recurring Deus palette anchor, tied to the Italian and Japanese motorsport machines that populate the brand’s custom motorcycle projects
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — red_as_racing_heritage_markerThe graphics are created in-house, not using stock imagery:
Deus Ex Machina creates its graphic tees through an internal art studio specializing in hand-drawn typography and original iconography
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — in_house_art_studio_printsThe pattern itself combines a decorative damask print with athletic striped trim:
The 'Damask Stripe' name directly pairs a decorative damask-pattern print with the athletic striped rib-knit trim, signaling Deus’s signature high-low design language
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — damask_meets_stripe_graphic_conceptThese elements together create a versatile piece that can be styled with both modern streetwear and vintage-inspired pieces.
- Red colorway
Red colorway intentionally nods to Italian and Japanese motorsport heritage.
Why this is supported
choosing red amplifies the jersey’s racing-influenced identity beyond a simple color preference.
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — red_as_racing_heritage_markerThe research confirms the link to Italian and Japanese motorsport heritage.
- Graphic prints
Front and back prints are original artwork from Deus's internal studio, not stock graphics.
Why this is supported
the front and back prints are not stock graphics but extensions of the brand’s surf, moto, and workwear visual narrative.
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — in_house_art_studio_printsThey are produced by the brand's internal art studio.
- Color heritage
Red colorway is a deliberate racing heritage marker tied to Italian and Japanese motorsport machines.
Why this is supported
The vivid red colorway is a recurring Deus palette anchor, tied to Italian and Japanese motorsport machines from the brand's custom projects.
The vivid red colorway is a recurring Deus palette anchor, tied to the Italian and Japanese motorsport machines that populate the brand’s custom motorcycle projects; choosing red amplifies the jersey’s racing-influenced identity beyond a simple color preference.
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — red_as_racing_heritage_marker- Graphics
PARTS & SERVICE front and custom motorcycles back graphics anchor the jersey in motorcycle workshop culture.
Why this is supported
The front PARTS & SERVICE and back custom motorcycles graphics are not stock but extensions of the brand's moto visual narrative.
Deus Ex Machina creates its graphic tees through an internal art studio specializing in hand-drawn typography and original iconography—meaning the front and back prints are not stock graphics but extensions of the brand’s surf, moto, and workwear visual narrative.
Deus Ex Machina design identity in this jersey — in_house_art_studio_prints
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Short-sleeve knit jersey with alternating vertical red patterned and black solid stripes, ribbed crew collar and sleeve cuffs with contrasting trim, and large white chest graphics including a prominent wordmark and a curved banner.
- Body stripe patternFront panel shows vertical alternating stripes: glossy solid black stripes next to red stripes printed with a repeating damask-style floral motif.
3 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.28 · w 0.20 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.28 · w 0.18 · h 0.50 (high) - Collar and cuff constructionRibbed crew neck and sleeve cuffs with a narrow white stripe bordered by thinner black trim visible against the sleeve openings and neck.
3 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.12 (high) - Large chest wordmarkProminent white stylized wordmark printed across the chest; letter shapes are thick, slightly rounded and overlap the stripe pattern beneath.
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.36 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Curved banner text below wordmarkCurved rectangular banner below the main wordmark containing bold uppercase text on a white background with a black outline.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.52 · w 0.35 · h 0.14 (high) - Small printed arc textSmaller arched text sits between the wordmark and the curved banner; characters are white and follow the curve.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.38 · h 0.08 (medium) - Sleeve side panelsSide panels under the arms appear in solid black continuing the vertical stripe layout onto the sleeves.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.82 · y 0.30 · w 0.16 · h 0.30 (high) - Visible hem and fitLower front hem is straight and the shirt falls loosely over the waist, partially covering the top of the jeans.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.70 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high) - Transcribed large text“DEUS”
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.36 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Transcribed banner text“PARTS & SERVICE”
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.53 · w 0.35 · h 0.12 (high) - Transcribed arched text (partial)“MOTORCYC”Partial
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.46 · w 0.34 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot with a model wearing the jersey; neutral light gray background, even lighting and soft shadows. Model is cropped at mid-thigh with arms raised behind head, blue jeans visible.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray backdrop with even diffuse lighting producing soft minimal shadows around the model.
- Model pose and croppingModel faces camera with eyes closed and both arms raised behind the head; image is cropped near mid-thigh so only the upper torso and part of the jeans are visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low) - Visible prop clothingBlue denim jeans visible at the lower edge of the frame beneath the jersey; waistband and belt loops are visible.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.78 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high) - Image qualitySharp focus on the jersey and model with natural skin tones; no visible compression artifacts at this scale.
Colors
patterned red· red patterned vertical stripes#C3020Bsolid black· black vertical stripes and side panels#130C13bright white· white logo and trim- Body stripe patternFront panel shows vertical alternating stripes: glossy solid black stripes next to red stripes printed with a repeating damask-style floral motif.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve sports-style jersey with vertical red patterned and black stripes, large white back number, multiple printed graphics and contrast sleeve trim.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fit short-sleeve jersey shown from the back with a straight hem and dropped shoulders; hem falls to the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.08 · w 0.84 · h 0.84 (high) - Vertical panel patternAlternating vertical panels: red panels containing a lighter red damask-style floral pattern and solid black panels; panels run full garment length on the visible back.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.76 (high) - Large back number“Prominent white block number '03' centered on the upper back with a thin black outline and small red accent shapes at the corners of the digits.”
2 regions
x 0.36 · y 0.16 · w 0.28 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.16 · w 0.18 · h 0.36 (high) - Upper back headline“Large stylized script text across the upper back reading 'super Ok!' with a white fill and thick black outline.”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.18 (high) - Mid-back stacked graphicsMultiple stacked printed graphics below the number including a bold rounded-word mark in black and white, a small white script line beneath it, and a narrow white banner with black text near the lower back.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.44 · w 0.44 · h 0.34 (high) - Script line text“A small cursive/script line of text beneath the rounded word mark, legible as 'custom motorcycles'.”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.56 · w 0.36 · h 0.08 (medium) - Lower banner text“Narrow white banner with black uppercase text reading 'TAL OF POSSIBILITIES' (leftmost character appears cropped or obscured).”Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.66 · w 0.42 · h 0.08 (medium) - Sleeve trimShort sleeves have a black cuff with a dual thin white stripe trim around the edge.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.38 · w 0.22 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Fabric textureSlight visible mesh or breathable sports fabric texture across panels, perceivable as fine regular perforation when viewed closely.
1 region
x 0.26 · y 0.14 · w 0.48 · h 0.70 (medium) - Visible stitching at hem and sleevesExterior stitching visible along the sleeve cuffs and bottom hem where the trim and panels join, contrasted in white on the black cuff bands.
2 regions
x 0.70 · y 0.34 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.72 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from behind against a plain light background; model's hands partially in pockets and braided hair covers part of the upper back; even soft lighting with minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter rear view of a standing model centered in frame, cropped just below the waist so part of blue jeans and both hands are visible.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.88 · h 0.96 (high) - Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows to the right of the model.
- Model detailsMale model with shoulder-length braided hair that partly obscures the collar area; left hand tucked into back pocket and right hand visible resting near hip with a silver chain bracelet on the right wrist.
2 regions
x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.34 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.70 · w 0.30 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
medium patterned red· red patterned panels#8A553Adeep black· black panels and cuff bands#0E0C0Ebright white· white graphics and number- Overall silhouetteLoose-fit short-sleeve jersey shown from the back with a straight hem and dropped shoulders; hem falls to the model's hips.