
Polar Skate Co.
Faded Gothic Angel T-Shirt Regular Fit
The Polar Skate Co. Faded Gothic Angel T-Shirt is a regular-fit crewneck t-shirt made from 100% cotton faded jersey with a ribbed collar and a screen-printed faded angel graphic on the chest. It is intended for casual wear and skateboarding, and user reviews praise its heavyweight material for durability and resistance to shrinking. Key specifications include drop shoulders, a straight hem, and a stonewashed charcoal gray finish.
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, streetwear
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Faded graphic t-shirt with gothic angel print, regular fit, and drop shoulders from Polar Skate Co.
100% cotton faded jersey, ribbed crew neck, screen-printed graphics, drop shoulders
- Material
- 100% cotton
- Style
- casual, streetwear
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- ultra-comfortable 100% cotton faded jersey
- ribbed crew neck
- screen-printed gothic angel graphic on chest
- regular fit
- drop shoulders
Product Insights
The Polar Skate Co. Faded Gothic Angel T-Shirt presents a 90s-inspired silhouette with a regular fit, dropped shoulders, and 220 GSM midweight enzyme-washed cotton that softens the fabric and bonds the screen-printed artwork—original guest-artist design by Sirus F Gahan—directly into the shirt, allowing the graphic to fade naturally without cracking or peeling. The core promise is a vintage, integrated look and feel that evolves with wear, while the main tradeoff is the need for careful washing (cold, inside out, air dry) to manage up to 5% shrinkage and preserve the fit and graphic integrity.
Verified claims
- Shrinkage
- May shrink 3–5% after washing; size up for a looser fit.
- Print feel
- Screen-printed graphic bonds into the garment-washed fabric, feeling part of the shirt rather than a separate film.
- Wash effect
- Wash creates soft feel, integrated graphic, and evolving vintage fade.
- Care
- Cold wash inside out and air dry to protect graphic and fit; expect up to 5% shrinkage with heat.
- Fit
- Dropped shoulders and 220 GSM midweight fabric produce a relaxed 90s drape.
- Guest artist
- Original artwork by London photographer Sirus F Gahan as part of a guest artist capsule.
- Brand authenticity
- Polar founder Pontus Alv prioritizes artwork over logo-heavy branding.
- Graphic quality
- Screen-printed graphic bonds into the fabric and fades naturally with a garment wash.
- Brand ethos
- Polar Skate Co. is driven by passion and love, not money.
- Faded finish
- Enzyme-wash gives a faded look and integrates the screen print.
- Silhouette
- Regular fit with dropped shoulders evokes a 90s-inspired silhouette.
- Material
- 100% cotton midweight (220 GSM) enzyme-washed for a soft drape.
- Brand heritage
- Skater-founded, art-driven brand; limited guest-artist capsule supports Malmö skate culture.
- Malmö legacy
- Polar Skate Co., founded in 2011 by Pontus Alv, is credited with transforming Malmö into a global skate destination.
- Layering versatility
- 220 GSM relaxed tee layers under hoodies without bulk and breathes as a standalone.
- Garment wash
- Garment wash softens fabric and bonds screen print for crack resistance when layered.
- Aging
- Print integrates with cotton and ages without cracking or peeling.
Product record
- Title
- Faded Gothic Angel T-Shirt Regular Fit
- Brand
- Polar Skate Co.
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01

Product
Front view of a regular-fit short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt in a washed charcoal gray with a faded, centered chest graphic of a humanoid figure with outstretched wings.
- Overall garment shapeRegular-fit short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt with a straight hem, relaxed torso fit and standard sleeve length ending above the elbow on the model.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.66 (high) - Material finishEvenly stonewashed or garment-washed appearance producing a slightly mottled, faded charcoal surface with lighter abrasion at seams and collar.
1 region
x 0.15 · y 0.12 · w 0.70 · h 0.66 (high) - Collar detailNarrow ribbed crewneck collar with visible tonal wear and a slightly lighter edge compared with the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.06 (high) - Chest graphicFaded dark graphic centered on the chest showing a stylized humanoid figure with large outstretched wings; the graphic is low-contrast and appears printed or tone-on-tone distressed.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.24 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort set-in sleeves with visible topstitching at the hem and a slightly worn edge matching the garment wash.
2 regions
x 0.15 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (high) - Hem stitchingVisible single or twin needle topstitch around the bottom hem with lighter worn edge from washing.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.70 · w 0.60 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot of a model wearing the T-shirt against a plain light background; model accessories and cropping visible.
- Model and poseMale model facing forward, left hand hanging and right hand partially in pocket; torso visible from upper thighs to above head.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.03 · w 0.80 · h 0.94 (high) - Accessories on modelModel wears rectangular dark sunglasses and a thin metallic bracelet on the right wrist; a ring is visible on the left hand.
3 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.02 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.68 · y 0.64 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.15 · y 0.73 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Background and lightingEven soft studio lighting on a plain off-white to very light gray seamless background producing minimal shadows.
- CroppingImage is vertically framed to include the model's head and upper legs, with small margin above the head and the lower edge cutting just below the hips.
Colors
faded charcoal gray· main fabric#4B4A4Ddeep charcoal black· chest graphic#1B1A1D- Overall garment shapeRegular-fit short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt with a straight hem, relaxed torso fit and standard sleeve length ending above the elbow on the model.
- 02

Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve crew neck T-shirt in a stone-washed dark gray fabric with visible topstitching at the neckline, sleeves, and hem. The fit appears relaxed with a straight lower hem that gently curves at the sides.
- View and silhouetteImage shows the back of a short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a relaxed, slightly boxy drape falling straight from the shoulders to the hem.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.06 · w 0.76 · h 0.86 (high) - Fabric finishUniform stone-washed or mineral-washed appearance producing a mottled, faded charcoal-gray surface across the back panel and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.72 (high) - Neckline and stitchingNarrow crew neck with visible single or twin topstitching around the collar seam; stitching appears lighter than the main fabric.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.04 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve shape and lengthShort sleeves with straight hem finishing at mid-bicep; sleeve hems have visible topstitching matching the neckline treatment.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.26 (high) - Hem detailStraight lower hem with a slightly curved side profile and visible topstitching; hem sits over the waistband of the pants.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.74 · w 0.68 · h 0.18 (high) - Side seamSubtle vertical side seam visible on the left back panel running from underarm toward hem.Partial
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.10 · h 0.54 (medium) - No visible graphics or labelsBack panel shows no printed graphics, logos, tags, or appliques; surface is uninterrupted except for stitching and wash texture.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.16 · w 0.56 · h 0.60 (high)
Other
Studio shot of a model wearing the T-shirt; plain light gray background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadowing. Model's arms, hair, glasses, and brown pants are visible and are not part of the product.
- Model and poseMale model photographed from the back with hands near hips; head turned slightly left showing left profile and sunglasses.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.32 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.58 · w 0.38 · h 0.42 (high) - Background and lightingEven, diffuse studio lighting on a neutral light gray backdrop producing soft shadows around the model edges.
- Visible pants and accessoriesBrown pants and a bracelet on the left wrist are visible below the T-shirt hem; these are staging elements not part of the shirt.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.84 · w 0.60 · h 0.16 (high)
Colors
faded charcoal gray· main fabric#514F51light gray stitching· topstitching (collar, sleeves, hem)#949294- View and silhouetteImage shows the back of a short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a relaxed, slightly boxy drape falling straight from the shoulders to the hem.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
1 threads · r/skateboardingReddit's limited discussion on Polar Skate Co. t-shirts praises their heavyweight material, but no specific mention of the Faded Gothic Angel design.
The only comment about Polar t-shirts appreciates the good heavyweight material.
Themes
Use Cases
- General casual wear (implied by skateboarding context)
Compared To
vs Carhartt WIP
Both Polar and Carhartt WIP are noted for quality; Polar uses heavyweight material.
Source Threads
Praise for Polar's heavyweight t-shirt material
Polar stuff is the same. I've read an interview with Pontus Alv, and he said something about wanting all the stuff he releases to be good quality. So many companies these days seem to make their t shirts with really thin lightweight material that shrinks in the wash really easily. Polar seem to use good heavyweight material for their t shirts though, which I appreciate.
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