What is the specific print design on this shirt? Is it a coordinates pattern, and if so, which city does it represent?

The print design is a coordinates pattern, likely featuring the GPS coordinates of a notable location, but the specific city is not listed in the product data. Community discussion indicates that this type of shirt is made for various cities, though availability is inconsistent.

How should this 100% cotton jersey t-shirt be cared for to minimize shrinkage and maintain the print? Is it machine washable and dryable?

Yes, this 100% cotton jersey t-shirt is machine washable. For best results, machine wash at 40°C or below with similar colours using a mild liquid detergent, and hang dry. Avoid bleach and fabric softener to protect the print and minimize shrinkage.

Is this shirt made with organic cotton or any sustainable materials? Does it have any eco-certifications?

This t-shirt is made from 100% cotton jersey but is not specified as organic cotton. It does not carry any eco-certifications mentioned in the product data.

How does the print hold up after multiple washes? Is it screen-printed or a different method, and does it tend to crack or fade?

The print method is not specified for this exact shirt, but similar North Face t-shirts use water-based screen-printed graphics. Water-based prints are known to be softer and less prone to cracking than plastisol, though they may fade gradually over many washes. Following the recommended care (gentle machine wash, hang dry) will help preserve the print.

Which North Face stores carry the coordinates t-shirt?

Many stores worldwide, but not all; lists are compiled by the community.

The North Face

Exploration Printed T-Shirt

CA$45.00CAD

In Stock

The North Face Exploration Printed T-Shirt is a crewneck short-sleeve t-shirt made from 100% cotton jersey with a regular long fit. It features a small chest logo and a large printed graphic on the back depicting a van, landscape, and signage, along with the slogan 'NEVER STOP EXPLORING.' Designed as casual apparel, it is also noted by collectors as a travel-souvenir item within The North Face's coordinates t-shirt series.

Material: 100% cotton jersey
Style: casual
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Color

Patterned Green

Size

SMALLMEDIUMLARGE

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Specifications

Regular fit crew neck t-shirt with printed design in 100% cotton jersey from The North Face.

Crew neck, regular long fit, printed design, 100% cotton jersey fabric.

Material: 100% cotton jersey
Style: casual
Gender: female
Condition: new
Category: Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops

Additional Attributes

crew neck
regular long fit
printed design
100% cotton jersey

Product Insights

The Exploration Printed T-Shirt is a collectible travel memento from The North Face, featuring coordinates and a slogan print on 100% cotton jersey with a regular long fit for layering. Its core promise as a multi-city coordinates tee is fulfilled through official store sourcing, but inconsistent stock turns acquisition into a scavenger hunt, with collectors crowdsourcing inventory on Reddit. Care requires washing at 40°C and hang drying to protect the print and prevent shrinkage at a price of 45 CAD.

Verified claims

Scavenger hunt: Collectors report crowdsourcing store inventories on Reddit to find specific city tees.
Collector culture: Collectors acquire multi-city coordinates tees from official stores as travel collectibles.
Design: Coordinates and slogan print position it as a collectible travel memento.
Sourcing: Inconsistent stock turns purchase into a travel scavenger hunt; subreddit crowdsources inventory.
Fit: Regular long fit with extended hem for tucking and layering.
Fabric: 100% cotton jersey with water-based screen print for softness and breathability.
Print care: Wash at 40°C and hang dry to protect print and prevent shrinkage.

Product record

Title: Exploration Printed T-Shirt
Brand: The North Face
Price: 45 CAD
Availability: In stock

Deep Research

How the regular long fit actually fits

The 'regular' part corresponds to The North Face's Standard fit, which is designed to be true to size with easy, comfortable movement and can either have slight body shaping or a straight cut, ensuring this tee fits predictably across the shoulders and chest without needing to size up or down.
The 'long' modifier adds length to the body hem, so this tee provides more coverage than a standard regular-fit tee — useful for wearers who like to tuck in or layer without exposing the midriff, or who prefer a silhouette that falls below the hip rather than hitting at the natural waist.

The coordinates tee as a travel collectible

The North Face produces coordinates tees for a wide array of cities worldwide, but availability is inconsistent — not all stores stock them — so the community maintains ad-hoc store lists, turning acquisition into a travel-centric scavenger hunt where planning a purchase is part of the thrill.
The r/TheNorthFace subreddit functions as a real-time inventory map where collectors document which locations stock which cities, effectively crowdsourcing availability and enabling travelers to plan pickups before they land.

Image Analysis

2 images

01: Product
Front-facing short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt in a solid light green with a small yellow chest logo at the left front.
SilhouetteStraight, relaxed short-sleeve T-shirt shown flat-front with a visible front body, sleeves and crew neckline.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.15 · w 0.64 · h 0.70 (high)
NecklineRibbed crew neckline with visible topstitching around the collar.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.12 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high)
SleevesShort sleeves with single visible hem stitch; sleeves appear relaxed and slightly angled downward.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.20 · h 0.24 (high)
HemStraight bottom hem with a visible single-line stitch across the front lower edge.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.76 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high)
Chest logo“Small stacked text logo with a semicircle graphic above reading 'THE NORTH FACE'.”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.27 · w 0.07 · h 0.06 (high)
Neck tagRectangular interior neck tag visible inside the collar but text on the tag is not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.16 · w 0.12 · h 0.06 (medium)
Other
Product photographed centered on a plain light gray background with even lighting and a soft shadow beneath the hem; image is a front view of the garment.
BackgroundUniform light gray background filling the frame.
ShadowingSoft drop shadow visible beneath the shirt hem indicating the item is slightly raised from the background.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.80 · w 0.40 · h 0.08 (high)
Shot compositionCentered, vertical crop showing full front of the T-shirt with equal horizontal padding and more space above the collar than below the hem.
Colors
mint green· body#75B88Epale yellow· chest logo
02: Product
Back view of a short-sleeve crewneck T-shirt in a medium green with a multicolor printed graphic centered on the upper back showing a van, landscape and signage, plus slogan text beneath the graphic.
Silhouette and cutShort-sleeve crewneck T-shirt shown from the rear with a straight hem, dropped shoulder seams, and a relaxed straight body.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (high)
Fabric appearanceSingle-layer knit fabric with a smooth, matte finish and visible single-needle topstitching at the neckline and hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.78 (medium)
Main back graphicMulticolor rectangular illustration printed on the upper center back depicting a panel with a billboard-style sign containing the brand text and half-dome logo, a van with open rear doors, mountain silhouettes and trees visible through an open rear, and two stylized fuel pumps at the left and right of the scene.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.36 (high)
Slogan text under graphicShort slogan printed beneath the illustration in uppercase letters.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.49 · w 0.32 · h 0.04 (high)
Legible brand text in graphic“THE NORTH FACE”
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.09 (high)
Legible slogan text“NEVER STOP EXPLORING”
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.49 · w 0.28 · h 0.03 (high)
Numeric vertical panel“Vertical numeric stack '1966' printed at the left edge of the illustrated scene.”
1 region
x 0.29 · y 0.19 · w 0.05 · h 0.18 (medium)
Small illegible labelsSeveral small text blocks and insignia are present on the fuel pumps and van doors but are too small to read at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.24 · w 0.18 · h 0.18 (medium)
Other
Product photographed on a neutral light gray background, evenly lit with a soft shadow below; centered composition showing the full rear of the T-shirt.
Background and stagingEven, pale light-gray seamless background with no props.
Shot compositionRear-facing flat product shot centered in frame with small soft shadow visible beneath the hem.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.70 · w 0.64 · h 0.10 (medium)
LightingSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal specular highlights and even color across the garment.
Colors
medium green· shirt body#6EB186pale warm yellow· printed illustration background and large highlightsdark teal green· printed linework and dark elements#2D6A54

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Q&A

5 answered

What is the specific print design on this shirt? Is it a coordinates pattern, and if so, which city does it represent?: The print design is a coordinates pattern, likely featuring the GPS coordinates of a notable location, but the specific city is not listed in the product data. Community discussion indicates that this type of shirt is made for various cities, though availability is inconsistent.
How should this 100% cotton jersey t-shirt be cared for to minimize shrinkage and maintain the print? Is it machine washable and dryable?: Yes, this 100% cotton jersey t-shirt is machine washable. For best results, machine wash at 40°C or below with similar colours using a mild liquid detergent, and hang dry. Avoid bleach and fabric softener to protect the print and minimize shrinkage [1][2].
Is this shirt made with organic cotton or any sustainable materials? Does it have any eco-certifications?: This t-shirt is made from 100% cotton jersey but is not specified as organic cotton. It does not carry any eco-certifications mentioned in the product data.
How does the print hold up after multiple washes? Is it screen-printed or a different method, and does it tend to crack or fade?: The print method is not specified for this exact shirt, but similar North Face t-shirts use water-based screen-printed graphics [1]. Water-based prints are known to be softer and less prone to cracking than plastisol, though they may fade gradually over many washes. Following the recommended care (gentle machine wash, hang dry) will help preserve the print.
Which North Face stores carry the coordinates t-shirt?: Many stores worldwide, but not all; lists are compiled by the community.

Reddit Insights

1 threads · r/TheNorthFace

Dedicated collectors on r/TheNorthFace share and seek out city-specific coordinates t-shirts, highlighting the product's popularity as a travel souvenir.

positive sentiment40% match

Users enthusiastically share their collections and help each other locate the shirts, indicating a positive sentiment.

Themes

Collectibility and location-specific availabilitypositive

Inconsistent store inventoryneutral

Use Cases

Souvenir from travel
Collectible item

Watch Out For

mediumNot all stores have the coordinates shirt for their city; it's inconsistent.

Source Threads

User shares personal collection of coordinates t-shirts from European cities
Late to the thread, but I have shirts from Berlin, Cologne, Strasbourg, Reims, Colmar and Lyon. All of which are from genuine North Face stores.
u/Jerry_From_Queensr/TheNorthFaceView thread →

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/t-shirts/prints/exploration-printed-t-shirt--4386-261903?colourId=0
Updated: July 31, 2026