Friendly Dog T-Shirt Standard Fit In Support Of The Mira Foundation

Verified claims

Donation impact

The $10 per-shirt donation is the highest among comparable charity tees and helps fund guide dogs costing $35,000 each.

Accreditation

Mira is certified by IGDF and ADI, the leading global standards for guide dog training.

Effective price

At $39 with a $10 donation, the shirt effectively costs $29 — cheaper than similar organic cotton tees.

Partnership longevity

Second annual Simons x Mira collection, not a one-off.

Organic certification

100% organic cotton, likely GOTS-certified, without typical markup

Care

Wash inside out in cold water, air dry, and avoid ironing directly on the decorations.

Breathability

Higher air and water vapor permeability than cotton-polyester blends.

Mobility

Lightweight fabric allows easy movement without weighing you down.

Softness

84% of consumers prefer cotton jersey for its softness.

Value

After $10 donation, garment costs $29—less than other organic tees—and donates 25.6%.

Repeat collaboration

This is the second Simons x Mira collection; the first raised $89,650.

Product record

Title

Friendly Dog T-Shirt Standard Fit In Support Of The Mira Foundation

Brand

Simons x Mira

Price

39 CAD

Availability

In stock

How the price compares to similar charity tees

• The $10 donation per tee is meaningfully larger than the $5 contributed per Firefighter Cancer Awareness T-shirt or the $2 per Multicolored Ribbon T-shirt, making this one of the more generous cause-support purchases in the T-shirt category — the donation alone represents 25.6% of the total price.
• Organic cotton t-shirts typically command a 20–50% retail premium over conventional cotton, making the CAD 39 sticker — or the $29 net after donation — a price that undercuts the certified-organic premium while delivering both the fabric's environmental benefits and a $10 charitable contribution.
• Subtracting the $10 donation from the CAD 39 price puts the effective shirt cost at $29 — lower than entry-level organic cotton tees like Pact ($34) and Everlane ($38) tested by The Good Trade in 2026, meaning the donation is essentially built into a price that is already competitive for an organic tee.

The Mira Foundation cause and collaboration story

• Every purchase directs $10 to the Mira Foundation, and the previous collection’s $89,650 haul shows how those donations add up across the collaboration — that total alone covers the training of roughly 2.5 dogs at Mira’s $35,000 per-dog cost.
• Since 1981, Mira has placed over 3,700 guide and service dogs entirely free of charge to people with visual or motor disabilities and youth with autism — each dog requires a $35,000 investment, funded solely by donations, making the tee’s contribution part of the organization’s lifeline.
• This is the second Simons x Mira collection, launched after the spring 2025 debut — the repeat partnership signals strong customer engagement and a sustainable fundraising model for the foundation beyond one-off campaigns.
• Mira holds certifications from both the International Guide Dog Federation (IGDF) and Assistance Dogs International (ADI), the two leading global standard-setters for guide and service dog training — meaning the dogs funded by this tee are trained to internationally audited quality benchmarks.

What 100% organic cotton jersey feels like

• Washing in cold water and air drying preserves the shirt's standard fit and ultrasoft hand — organic cotton jersey responds best to gentle care, maintaining its shape and plush texture through years of wear without the gradual tightening that high-heat drying can cause.
• Laboratory measurements show 100% cotton jersey has higher air and water vapor permeability than cotton-polyester blends, so body heat and sweat escape faster, keeping the shirt dry and cool in conditions where a blend would trap moisture and turn clammy.
• The organic cotton jersey used here is a lightweight knit that moves with the body without stiffness — its natural drape creates a relaxed silhouette, and the slight stretch inherent in jersey knits provides freedom during everyday activity without weighing the wearer down.
• In surveys, over 84% of consumers rate cotton jersey as the softest and most comfortable fabric for daily wear due to its plush texture and knit structure — a level of sensory satisfaction that a synthetic-blend tee rarely replicates, and which this 100% organic version delivers without chemical softening treatments.