Scotch & Soda
Journey In Blue T-Shirt
The Journey in Blue T-Shirt by Scotch & Soda is a crew-neck, short-sleeve T-shirt crafted from 100% organic cotton jersey. It features a white stylized bird and script graphic on the left chest and a large circular handwritten-style print on the back. Designed for everyday casual wear, this navy T-shirt offers a smooth, matte fabric finish and can be worn on its own or layered.
- Color
- Blue
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
Specifications
Ultra comfortable 100% organic cotton jersey t-shirt featuring a print on the front and back.
Print on front and back, 100% organic cotton jersey.
- Color
- Blue · blue
- Material
- 100% organic cotton
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- 100% organic cotton jersey
- front and back print
- ultra comfortable fabric
Product Insights
The Journey In Blue T-Shirt from Scotch & Soda is a regular-fit, $88 tee made from GOTS-certified organic cotton, grown without synthetic pesticides or GMOs and using less water than conventional cotton, aligning with the brand's 2025 sustainability goal. Its defining feature is an exclusive front-and-back hand-painted graphic drawn from a 40-year in-house archive, emblematic of a post-2023 renewed focus on craftsmanship and curation, as signaled by its Le 31 tag from Simons' editorial selection. The main tradeoff: the price is over five times that of a basic organic cotton tee, and the print and dye require specific care—inside-out cold gentle washing, separate handling for initial indigo dye bleeding, and avoidance of hot water or high heat to prevent 3-5% shrinkage—to maintain durability and fit.
Verified claims
- Graphic origin
- In-house hand-painted graphic from 40-year archive.
- Print care
- Hand-painted print needs inside-out cold gentle wash.
- Organic certification
- 100% organic cotton certified GOTS, grown without synthetic pesticides or GMOs.
- Water footprint
- Uses significantly less water than conventional cotton.
- Sustainability commitment
- Part of Scotch & Soda's 2025 commitment to replace all conventional cotton with responsible fibers.
- Shrinkage
- Can shrink 3-5% if washed in hot water or high-heat drying.
- Fit
- Regular fit is true to size, consistent with other Scotch & Soda t-shirts.
- Print quality
- Hand-painted artwork and renewed craftsmanship post-2023 support print durability.
- Dye care
- Indigo/dark blue dye bleeds initially; wash separately in cold water then with like colors.
- Dye quality
- Indigo/dark blue dye is GOTS-certified and fully saturates the organic cotton fibers.
- Curation
- Le 31 tag signals Simons' editorial selection and limited distribution.
- Design origin
- Graphic design uses hand-painted archive artwork from Amsterdam studio, with renewed craftsmanship focus.
- Price vs alternatives
- At $88 CAD, costs over 5x a Joe Fresh organic cotton tee.
- Design exclusivity
- Front-and-back print is an exclusive hand-painted in-house illustration from the brand's archive.
- Craftsmanship
- Post-2023 restructuring, the brand renewed its focus on craftsmanship, materials, and curation.
Product record
- Title
- Journey In Blue T-Shirt
- Brand
- Scotch & Soda
- Price
- 88 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
A navy crew-neck short-sleeve T-shirt worn by a model, showing a white stylized bird graphic and script text on the left chest area.
- NecklineRounded crew neck with a narrow ribbed collar in the same navy fabric as the shirt.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.14 · w 0.52 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve styleShort sleeves with a straight hem, visible on both shoulders though right sleeve is more cropped by image edge.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.56 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.46 · w 0.24 · h 0.28 (medium) - Fabric appearanceMatte knit fabric with a smooth, even surface and no visible texture patterns.
- Left-chest graphicWhite stylized bird illustration with flowing tail feathers positioned on the left chest; integrated script text runs alongside the bird.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.38 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (high) - Graphic text top“Scotch”
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Graphic text lower“& Soda”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.64 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high)
Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from upper torso to head against a plain light background with a soft shadow; bright directional lighting from left creates a shadow to the right of the model's head.
- Shot framingCentered crop of a model from upper chest to top of head; shirt occupies the lower half of the frame while the face occupies the upper half.
- BackgroundSmooth white background with a soft gray shadow cast to the right of the model's head and neck.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.00 · w 0.36 · h 0.40 (high) - LightingEven, bright studio lighting from the left-front creating subtle highlights on the model's face and a distinct shadow on the background.
- Model presenceMale model visible wearing the shirt; face is in frame and unobstructed.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.42 (high)
Colors
navy blue· shirt body#1F2942white· left-chest graphic- NecklineRounded crew neck with a narrow ribbed collar in the same navy fabric as the shirt.
- 02
Product
Rear three-quarter view of a navy crew-neck short-sleeve T-shirt showing a large white circular handwritten-style graphic printed on the upper back and a small diamond-shaped woven tag at the lower back hem.
- SilhouetteLoose-fitting short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt visible from the rear three-quarter angle; hem falls to the hips and is slightly pulled to the side by the model's hand.
- Fabric appearanceSingle-layer knit fabric with a smooth, matte jersey texture consistent across the visible surface.
- Back graphicLarge circular, spiral-style script graphic printed in white occupying the upper-to-mid back; script lines form concentric loops and are handwritten in appearance.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.38 · h 0.44 (high) - Legible words in graphic“Some individual words are clearly visible within the graphic such as 'Journey', 'Blue', and 'Scotch'.”Partial
3 regions
x 0.52 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.54 · y 0.32 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.53 · y 0.28 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (medium) - Hem tagSmall diamond-shaped woven tag sewn into the center of the lower back hem, printed or woven in a contrasting light color.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.78 · w 0.04 · h 0.06 (high) - Sleeve constructionShort sleeves with visible single-needle topstitching at the hem; sleeves fall to about mid-upper arm.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.24 · w 0.36 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.22 · w 0.28 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio shot with a model photographed against a plain light background in a three-quarter rear pose; directional lighting from left creates a soft shadow on the background and a highlight on the model's left shoulder and arm.
- Shot compositionModel shown from head to hips in a rear three-quarter pose with the right hand pulling the hem slightly to the side, centering the back graphic.
- Background and lightingPlain light neutral background with a soft shadow cast to the right of the model; even studio lighting with subtle specular highlights on the model's skin.
- Model presenceMale model wearing the T-shirt; head turned to the left showing a profile view of the face and ear.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.32 (high) - Supporting garmentVisible denim-colored bottoms worn by the model below the T-shirt; waistband and upper portion visible.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.75 · w 0.52 · h 0.22 (high)
Colors
navy blue· main body#242E52white· back printoff-white· hem tag- 03
Product
Male model wearing a navy crew-neck short-sleeve T-shirt with a small white chest graphic, layered under an open patterned long-sleeve button shirt; paired with straight-leg blue trousers and brown suede moccasin-style shoes.
- T-shirt necklineNavy crew neck T-shirt with a close-fitting ribbed collar visible above the overshirt
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.16 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Chest graphic“Small white script-style graphic on the left chest area; curved design with a flowing tail element”
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.22 · w 0.10 · h 0.14 (high) - Sleeve and hemShort sleeves of the T-shirt extend slightly under the rolled sleeves of the overshirt; straight hem visible at the waist and falling over the trousers
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.28 · w 0.28 · h 0.26 (high) - Fabric appearanceT-shirt fabric appears smooth and matte consistent with knit cotton jersey
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.20 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high) - Layering detailT-shirt worn under an open long-sleeve button shirt so front torso of the T-shirt is fully visible
Other
Studio lifestyle photo showing full-body model against a plain white background and concrete floor; soft front lighting casts a subtle shadow to the model's right.
- Shot compositionFull-body vertical studio shot with the model centered and slight headroom above; camera angle is straight-on and slightly above midline
- Background and floorSmooth white wall background with a light gray concrete floor visible at the bottom of the frame
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Model poseModel stands with left hand on hip under the overshirt and right arm relaxed at side, weight shifted to one leg
- Lighting and shadowEven frontal lighting with a visible cast shadow of the model toward the right side of the image
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.10 · w 0.25 · h 0.70 (medium)
Colors
navy· T-shirt#1D2641textured dark blue· overshirt#3D4452denim blue· trousers#3E495Dsuede brown· shoes#3C2A24white· chest graphic- T-shirt necklineNavy crew neck T-shirt with a close-fitting ribbed collar visible above the overshirt