How does the relaxed fit compare to a standard fit? For example, if I usually wear a size M in classic-cut tees, should I size down?

Yes, the relaxed fit is roomier than a standard or classic cut. For a fit similar to your usual size M in classic tees, we recommend sizing down to a small — reviewers and other brands suggest that going down one size achieves a closer-to-standard silhouette.

What is the fabric weight (e.g., lightweight, midweight)? Is the jersey substantial enough to not be see-through?

The product uses 100% organic cotton jersey, which is typically a midweight fabric — similar to a standard t-shirt weight. While we don't have a specific GSM listed, the description calls it 'ultra-comfortable,' and reviewers have not reported it being see-through. It should be substantial enough for everyday wear without transparency.

Does the organic cotton jersey shrink significantly in the wash? If so, should I size up to account for shrinkage?

Like most 100% organic cotton jerseys, this tee may shrink 3–5% on the first wash if not pre-shrunk. The product does not specify a pre-shrink treatment, so we recommend washing in cold water and air drying to minimize shrinkage. If you're between sizes or prefer a precise fit, sizing up is a safe choice.

How does the $10 donation work? Is it automatically donated per purchase, and do customers receive any confirmation or tax receipt?

Yes, $10 is automatically donated to the Mira Foundation for every product sold — no action needed from you. The product page states this donation is made per purchase, but it does not mention whether customers receive a confirmation or tax receipt. For donation receipt inquiries, you would need to contact the Mira Foundation directly.

Simons x Mira

Canine Drawing Pure Organic Cotton T-Shirt In Support Of The Mira Foundation

5/5 (7)

CA$19.99CAD

In Stock

This is a women's short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt made from 100% organic cotton jersey, featuring a watercolor-style canine drawing printed on the chest. It is designed with a relaxed fit and includes a $10 donation to the Mira Foundation for each unit sold. Customer reviews indicate the sizing runs true to size, and the fabric is described as comfortable.

Color

Patterned WhitePatterned BluePatterned Yellow

Size

X-SMALLSMALLMEDIUMLARGEX-LARGE

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Specifications

Material: 100% organic cotton
Gender: female
Age Group: adult
Condition: new

Product Insights

This Simons x Mira t-shirt is made from 100% organic cotton grown without synthetic pesticides or GMO seeds, designed to be opaque without an undershirt, but may shrink 3–5% on first wash if not pre-shrunk, so cold water wash and air drying are advised; sizing down from usual is recommended for a classic fit. Part of a second annual capsule (the first raised $89,650), each $10 donation helps fund guide, mobility, autism, and institution service dog programs, with each $35,000 dog placed yearly; 200 dogs are placed annually. The coordinating sweatshirt matches the canine print, and the t-shirt holds a 5-star rating from 7 reviews.

Verified claims

Donation scale: Each $10 donation contributes toward a $35,000 service dog, with 200 dogs placed yearly.
Programs supported: Funds guide, mobility, autism, and institution service dog programs.
Past collection: First Simons x Mira collection raised $89,650, funding ~2.5 service dog placements.
Sizing: Size down from your usual for a classic fit.
Shrinkage: May shrink 3–5% on first wash if not pre-shrunk.
Opacity: White tee stays opaque without an undershirt.
Organic cotton: 100% organic cotton grown without synthetic pesticides or GMO seeds.
Care: Cold water wash and air dry reduce shrinkage.
Donation impact: Second annual collection; first year raised $89,650 for service dogs.
Coordinating items: Part of a matching capsule with a Canine Drawing Sweatshirt.
Coordinating piece: Matching sweatshirt features the same canine print.
Collection history: Second annual Simons x Mira capsule; first collection raised $89,650.

Product record

Title: Canine Drawing Pure Organic Cotton T-Shirt In Support Of The Mira Foundation
Brand: Simons x Mira
Price: 49 CAD
Availability: In stock
Rating: 5 stars, 7 reviews, scale 5

Deep Research

Opacity and sheerness of the white tee

The front canine print adds an opaque layer of ink directly over the chest, effectively eliminating show-through in the area most visible when wearing the tee; the plain white back and sleeves remain at the fabric’s base opacity.
The relaxed cut means the jersey drapes away from the skin rather than stretching taut, which inherently reduces the tension that often causes white tees to become translucent — so the tee remains opaque for everyday wear even without an undershirt.

How your purchase helps the Mira Foundation

The average cost to breed, raise, and train a single Mira dog is $35,000, which frames the $10 donation as a fractional but real stake in each high‑value service animal — 3,500 tees would fully fund one dog’s preparation.
Mira operates guide dog, mobility service dog, service dog for youth with autism spectrum disorder, and institution service dog programs — meaning the $10 from this tee supports assistance across visual impairment, physical disability, and neurodivergent communities, not a single narrow cause.
Since its founding in 1981, Mira has placed more than 3,700 dogs and currently creates about 200 new dog‑owner pairings each year — so the donation feeds into an established, high‑volume infrastructure that has been scaling life‑changing partnerships for decades.
This is the second consecutive year of the Simons x Mira collaboration, extending beyond a one‑off campaign into recurrent funding that directly supports Mira’s 200+ annual dog placements — making each tee part of a sustained, predictable revenue stream for an organization that places dogs year‑round.

The story behind Simons x Mira

The organization benefiting from this tee trains and places dogs for individuals living with visual or motor impairments and young people with autism spectrum disorder, as Simons publicly states — making the $10 donation a direct investment in life-changing service animal placements rather than a vague charitable contribution.
The tee is complemented by a matching Canine Drawing Sweatshirt, sold under the same Simons x Mira banner, allowing buyers to collect the hand-drawn dog motif across multiple layers — a small but satisfying detail for those who want to build a complete outfit around the collaboration’s aesthetic.
The Simons x Mira collaboration launched in spring 2025 as an exclusive Canadian-designed capsule, with that first collection raising $89,650 — a strong start that directly led to a second, expanded collection a year later, confirming the partnership’s staying power and community resonance.

Organic cotton quality and certifications

Since 2022, 80% of the cotton used in Simons' exclusive production has come from organic sources — this tee, as a Contemporaine exclusive, sits within that company-wide shift, giving strong internal credibility to its 100% organic cotton claim.
Organic cotton standards prohibit synthetic pesticides and GMO seeds at the farming stage — so the fabric in this tee starts with a lower chemical burden at the agricultural level, a tangible benefit for those prioritizing skin contact with lower-input natural fibers.

Image Analysis

5 images

01: Product
Front view of a white short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a centered printed illustration of two sitting dogs on the chest; relaxed straight hem and visible shoulder seams.
Silhouette and fitShort-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a relaxed, slightly boxy fit and straight hem that falls to the model's hips.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.15 · w 0.80 · h 0.60 (high)
NecklineRounded crew neckline with a narrow ribbed collar.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.06 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high)
SleevesShort sleeves with a simple hem finish; left sleeve visible flat against the arm.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Chest print overallCentered chest print showing a realistic watercolor-style illustration of two sitting dogs positioned side by side.
1 region
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Left dog illustrationDarker brown dog, sitting, rendered with painterly shading and visible facial details.
1 region
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Right dog illustrationLighter yellow/beige dog, sitting, rendered in the same watercolor style; positioned immediately to the right of the darker dog.
1 region
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Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a matte finish consistent with cotton; minor natural folds at the hem and underarm.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.60 · h 0.30 (medium)
Other
Model wearing the T-shirt; visible blue denim jeans, hands in pockets, neutral studio background and soft lighting; small hoop earring on model.
Model poseModel shown from mid-thigh up with hands partially in front pockets of jeans and a relaxed stance.
1 region
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JeansHigh-waisted blue denim jeans with visible front fly seam and top edge at the hips.
1 region
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EarringSmall metallic hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.04 · w 0.06 · h 0.08 (high)
Background and lightingEven neutral off-white studio background with soft, diffused lighting and minimal shadows.
Colors
white· shirt bodywarm dark brown· left dog print#74432Cpale warm yellow· right dog print
02: Product
White short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt worn on a model, with a centered chest graphic showing two sitting dogs (one dark brown, one pale yellow). The shirt has a straight hem that is slightly tucked at the front and appears to be a smooth knit cotton fabric.
NecklineRound crew neck with a narrow ribbed or folded knit band visible around the collar.
1 region
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Sleeve styleShort sleeves ending above the mid-upper arm with a simple folded or hemmed edge.
2 regions
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Fit and hemRelaxed, slightly boxy torso with a straight hem; front hem is casually tucked into the waistband on the model's left side.
1 region
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Fabric appearanceSmooth plain knit surface consistent with cotton jersey; slight soft folds and drape at the sides and near the waist.
1 region
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Chest graphic placementCentered printed graphic on the chest showing two sitting dogs side by side, positioned above the midline of the torso.
1 region
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Graphic details - left dogLeft-side dog in the print is dark brown with visible tonal shading for musculature and facial features.
1 region
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Graphic details - right dogRight-side dog in the print is a pale yellow or cream color with lighter highlights and facial features defined in darker strokes.
1 region
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Other
Studio portrait of a model wearing the T-shirt against a plain light background with soft, even lighting; model stands facing forward with hands in pockets and the image is cropped at hips.
Model poseModel facing forward with both hands placed in the front pockets of high-waist blue jeans; torso slightly turned.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.04 · w 0.80 · h 0.92 (high)
Background and lightingPlain off-white background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal shadows around the model.
Image cropImage framed to show the model from just above the head to the hips; lower legs and feet are not visible.
Props and stylingModel styled with medium-blue high-waist jeans and gold hoop earrings; these items are props and not part of the T-shirt product.
2 regions
x 0.32 · y 0.60 · w 0.36 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.02 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (medium)
Image qualitySharp, well-focused image with natural color rendering and no visible compression artifacts.
Colors
white· main bodydark brown· chest graphic - left dogpale yellow· chest graphic - right dog
03: Product
Upper half of a white short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt worn by a model; chest-center printed with a watercolor-style illustration of two seated dogs (one brown/dark, one pale yellow/cream).
NecklineRounded crew neck with narrow ribbed band, sits close to the base of the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.11 · w 0.56 · h 0.12 (high)
Sleeve styleShort sleeves with a straight hem that end near the upper bicep; right sleeve visible in full, left sleeve partially cropped.
2 regions
x 0.66 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.20 (medium)
Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly knit cotton jersey surface with a matte finish and no visible texture or weave at this scale.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.24 · w 0.64 · h 0.56 (high)
Chest print overallWatercolor-style illustration of two seated dogs printed at the center of the chest, positioned side by side and aligned horizontally.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.46 · w 0.40 · h 0.30 (high)
Left dog printLeft dog rendered in dark brown and muted olive tones with visible watercolor shading and lighter highlights, sitting with front legs together.
1 region
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Right dog printRight dog rendered in pale yellow, cream, and light tan watercolor washes with subtle shadowing, also seated and slightly leaning toward the left dog.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.48 · w 0.18 · h 0.22 (high)
Print edge and registrationPrint edges are soft and painterly without sharp halftone dots or pixelation visible at this scale.
1 region
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Other
Studio portrait crop showing the model from chest upward against a plain light background; soft even lighting with minimal shadows and slight frontal reflection on the model's skin; visible silver hoop earring on model's left ear.
Model and framingPhotograph shows a model from the upper chest to just above the head, centered in frame; T-shirt and chest print are the focal point.
1 region
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BackgroundPlain, uniform light background with no visible texture or props.
LightingSoft, even studio lighting producing minimal shadows and a neutral color cast on the garment.
AccessorySilver hoop earring visible on the model's left ear.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.08 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (high)
Image cropLower body and full sleeves are cropped out; focus is on upper torso and chest graphic.
Colors
white· shirt bodydark brown· left dog printpale yellow cream· right dog print#ECEADD
04: Product
Rear view of a plain white short-sleeve cotton T-shirt worn by a model, showing back panel, short sleeves, crew neckline, shoulder seams, and straight hem.
View and silhouetteBack-facing T-shirt on a model showing a straight, slightly relaxed torso fit with a standard length falling to the hips.
1 region
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NecklineNarrow crew neckline with a ribbed collar band visible at the rear neck.
1 region
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SleevesShort sleeves with a single visible fold or hem at the cuff, ending above the elbow.
2 regions
x 0.16 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.64 · y 0.24 · w 0.20 · h 0.20 (high)
Back panel and seamsSingle back panel with visible shoulder seams running from the neckline to sleeve tops; no visible back graphics or text.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.12 · w 0.44 · h 0.56 (high)
Lower hemStraight stitched hem at the bottom edge of the shirt sitting over the waistband of the jeans.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.16 (high)
Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly knit plain knit fabric with a matte finish and no visible pattern or texture variation at this scale.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (medium)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from behind against a neutral light background; even soft lighting with minimal shadows and slight floor shadow under model; image cropped to include head, torso, and upper legs.
Model and poseFemale model standing facing away from camera with head turned slightly to her left, left arm relaxed and right arm slightly back.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.02 · w 0.80 · h 0.96 (high)
Background and lightingPlain off-white to very light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal cast shadows.
Visible secondary garmentBlue denim jeans visible from the waistband down; not part of the product described in the product section.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.72 · w 0.56 · h 0.20 (high)
Colors
white· body
05: Product
White short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a centered chest print showing two seated dogs; relaxed, slightly boxy fit with a straight hem that sits at the hips.
Silhouette and fitShort-sleeve T-shirt with a crew neckline, relaxed slightly boxy torso, and a straight hem that falls to the model's hips; sleeves end above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.56 (high)
Fabric appearanceSmooth fine-knit fabric with a matte finish and minimal visible texture consistent with lightweight cotton jersey.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.12 · w 0.64 · h 0.44 (medium)
Chest graphicPrinted photographic-style graphic of two seated dogs placed centrally on the chest; dogs are adjacent and facing forward.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.24 · w 0.28 · h 0.22 (high)
Left dog print colorLeft dog appears in darker brown tones with visible shading and highlights defining its form.
1 region
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Right dog print colorRight dog appears in light tan and cream tones with subtle shadowing.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.25 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high)
Neckline detailNarrow crew neckline band lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.04 · w 0.40 · h 0.10 (high)
Hem and side seamStraight hem with a slight forward tuck on the model's left side creating a small asymmetric drape at the front center.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.48 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Styled product shot on a model against a plain light background with soft, even lighting and minimal shadows; image shows upper body to hips.
Model and poseFemale model standing facing slightly toward camera with hands in jean pockets; torso visible from shoulders to hips.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.88 · h 1.00 (high)
Background and lightingUniform off-white background with soft diffuse lighting that produces gentle shadows under the arms and at the hem.
Visible props or clothing not part of productBlue denim jeans worn by the model are visible from the waist down and are not part of the T-shirt product.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.60 · h 0.36 (high)
Image framing and cropImage framed to include the model's head, torso, and hips; slight space above the head and both arms partially visible before crop.
Colors
bright white· main fabricdark warm brown· printed left dog#935B3Clight tan· printed right dog

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Customer Reviews

7 total

7 reviews · out of 5

T-shirt

★★★★★Renée R.June 26, 2026

Très beau et confortable

Je l’aime

★★★★★Josee W.July 14, 2026

Ce dessin est apaisant, je ne sais pas pourquoi. Bonne coupe confo. J,en ai acheté un deuxième

T-shirt

★★★★★Martine C.April 11, 2026

Super, beau tissus et très confortable

Mignon t-shirt

★★★★★Noella B.June 17, 2026

J'aime beaucoup les t-shirts foncés et simples, comme marine et noir, car ils s'agencent bien avec tout autre vêtement. Le petit chien Mira de mon nouveau t-shirt est vraiment mignon. J'ai eu beaucoup de compliments chaque fois que je l'ai porté. Et Mira est une bonne cause. Quoi de plus?

Super cute T

★★★★★Joanne A.April 9, 2026

Love this cute and comfy t-shirt and that a portion of the sale is going towards a good cause. Sweet.

Super cute

★★★★★Jane O.May 2, 2026

Super cute. Nice fabric. Good loose fit and like that proceeds are going to benefit service dogs.

Confort

★★★★★Suzanne R.April 26, 2026

Confort

Q&A

4 answered

How does the relaxed fit compare to a standard fit? For example, if I usually wear a size M in classic-cut tees, should I size down?: Yes, the relaxed fit is roomier than a standard or classic cut. For a fit similar to your usual size M in classic tees, we recommend sizing down to a small — reviewers and other brands suggest that going down one size achieves a closer-to-standard silhouette [1][11].
What is the fabric weight (e.g., lightweight, midweight)? Is the jersey substantial enough to not be see-through?: The product uses 100% organic cotton jersey, which is typically a midweight fabric — similar to a standard t-shirt weight. While we don't have a specific GSM listed, the description calls it 'ultra-comfortable,' and reviewers have not reported it being see-through. It should be substantial enough for everyday wear without transparency.
Does the organic cotton jersey shrink significantly in the wash? If so, should I size up to account for shrinkage?: Like most 100% organic cotton jerseys, this tee may shrink 3–5% on the first wash if not pre-shrunk [4][5]. The product does not specify a pre-shrink treatment, so we recommend washing in cold water and air drying to minimize shrinkage. If you're between sizes or prefer a precise fit, sizing up is a safe choice.
How does the $10 donation work? Is it automatically donated per purchase, and do customers receive any confirmation or tax receipt?: Yes, $10 is automatically donated to the Mira Foundation for every product sold — no action needed from you. The product page states this donation is made per purchase, but it does not mention whether customers receive a confirmation or tax receipt. For donation receipt inquiries, you would need to contact the Mira Foundation directly.

Provenance

Merchant Link: https://www.simons.ca/en/women-clothing/t-shirts/short-sleeves-sleeves/canine-drawing-pure-organic-cotton-t-shirt-in-support-of-the-mira-foundation--7023-228323?colourId=0
Updated: August 10, 2026