
Sacai
Nylon Sleeves T-Shirt Dress
The Sacai Nylon Sleeves T-Shirt Dress is a short, straight-cut knit dress combining a cotton jersey body with half nylon raglan sleeves featuring multiple zipped pockets and a chest patch pocket. It has a ribbed crewneck and cuffs, and is made in Japan. The dress offers a utilitarian-inspired silhouette with sculptural volume details.
- Material
- Cotton jersey and nylon sleeves
- Gender
- female
- Style
- utilitarian, experimental, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
A fusion of utilitarian precision and feminine design, this T-shirt dress features a cotton jersey body, half nylon sleeves, and multiple zipped pockets for a creative tactical-inspired statement.
Half nylon sleeves, multiple zipped pockets, straight cropped style
- Material
- Cotton jersey and nylon sleeves
- Secondary
- nylon
- Style
- utilitarian, experimental, modern
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- cotton jersey body
- half nylon sleeves for contrast
- multiple zipped pockets on sleeves
- straight cropped silhouette
- sculptural volume
- made in Japan
- fusion of utilitarian and feminine design
- practical pocketed sleeves
Product Insights
Sacai's Nylon Sleeves T-Shirt Dress ($750 CAD, in stock) fuses a soft, opaque cotton jersey body with glossy nylon sleeves, embodying the brand's stability-and-betrayal philosophy through hybrid reconstruction. Made in Japan with heritage rooted in Sacai's 1999 hand-knitted pieces and Abe's Comme des Garçons pattern-cutting expertise, the dress seamlessly integrates zippered sleeve pockets that hold a smartphone without distorting the sleeve's natural drape. The matte cotton and slick nylon contrast accents the pockets as design elements, while the nylon sleeves resist pilling, glide under jackets, and add abrasion resistance. The relaxed, straight fit (Size 1/XS: 58 cm length) requires dry cleaning, introducing an ongoing maintenance cost that is the main tradeoff for its distinctive silhouette and durability.
Verified claims
- Knitwear heritage
- Knit body is a direct continuation of Sacai's 1999 hand-knitted pieces.
- Design philosophy
- T-shirt dress base disrupted by nylon sleeves per Sacai's stability-and-betrayal philosophy.
- Japanese craftsmanship
- Made in Japan, grounded in Abe's Comme des Garçons pattern-cutting expertise.
- Sleeve design
- Nylon sleeves add functional pockets and abrasion-resistant material to the dress.
- Hybrid reconstruction
- Cotton jersey body and nylon sleeves embody Sacai's stability and betrayal principle.
- Material hybrid
- Cotton jersey body contrasted with nylon sleeves and zippered pockets.
- Deconstruction approach
- This dress adds nylon sleeves and pockets to a cotton knit body, contrasting with Margiela's subtractive method.
- Construction
- Hybrid construction seamlessly joins matte jersey and glossy nylon, requiring dry cleaning to maintain silhouette.
- Pocket integration
- Zipped sleeve pockets hold a smartphone without altering the sleeve's natural drape.
- Manufacturing quality
- Made in Japan with multiple quality inspections ensuring stitch and fit precision.
- Material contrast
- Matte cotton and slick nylon contrast highlights zippered pockets as design accents.
- Sleeve quality
- Seamless integration yields durable nylon sleeves that glide under jackets and resist pilling.
- Durability
- Nylon sleeves resist pilling and abrasion from daily wear.
- Layering
- Slick nylon sleeves glide smoothly under jackets without bunching.
- Sleeve pockets
- Sleeve pockets are functional and fit a smartphone without distortion.
- Pocket function
- Sleeve pockets hold a smartphone without affecting the dress's drape.
- Design accent
- Pockets are a tactical accent reflecting Sacai's hybrid reconstruction.
- Care
- Nylon sleeves require dry cleaning.
- Provenance
- Sacai Made-in-Japan label verified by Tokyo-to-Simons import records and brand's hand-knitted origins.
- Quality assurance
- Japanese-standard multi-stage inspections test fabric durability, colorfastness, and construction fit.
- Fabric feel
- Soft, opaque cotton jersey body contrasts with smooth, slick nylon sleeves.
- Sleeve performance
- Nylon sleeves glide under jackets and resist pilling; zipped pockets do not add bulk.
- Fit
- Relaxed, straight fit: loose cotton body with puffed nylon sleeves.
- Length
- Size 1 (XS) has a shoulder-to-hem length of 58 cm (22.8 in).
- Sizing
- Size 1 corresponds to XS and size 2 to S in typical Sacai sizing.
- Opacity
- Opaque black cotton jersey body does not require a slip or camisole.
- Maintenance cost
- Dry cleaning adds ongoing cost not required by machine-washable alternatives.
Product record
- Title
- Nylon Sleeves T-Shirt Dress
- Brand
- Sacai
- Price
- 750 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short black T-shirt style dress with matte knit body and shiny nylon short raglan sleeves; visible chest patch pocket, ribbed crewneck and ribbed sleeve cuffs; left sleeve shows a vertical silver zipper pocket detail.
- Overall silhouetteStraight, short T-shirt dress silhouette ending above the knees with a relaxed fit through the body.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.11 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (medium) - Body material and finishMain body appears to be a matte knit fabric with smooth, uniform texture and no visible pattern.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.22 · w 0.68 · h 0.64 (high) - Raglan nylon sleevesShort raglan-style sleeves made from a shinier, smooth nylon or similar fabric distinct from the body; sleeves have a slightly puffed appearance.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.12 · w 0.88 · h 0.28 (high) - Left sleeve zipper pocketSmall vertical pocket with a visible silver zipper mounted on the upper left sleeve near the outer arm.
1 region
x 0.68 · y 0.20 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high) - Chest patch pocketSmall patch pocket on the left chest integrated into the knit body with a straight top edge and visible topstitching.
1 region
x 0.46 · y 0.26 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - NecklineRibbed crewneck collar in the same knit as the body, sitting close to the neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.06 · w 0.32 · h 0.10 (high) - Sleeve cuffsRibbed knit cuffs at the sleeve hems contrasting with the shiny sleeve fabric, causing the sleeves to gather slightly above the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.26 · w 0.28 · h 0.10 (high); x 0.62 · y 0.28 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (high) - Hem detailSimple straight-stitched hem at the dress bottom with a single visible stitch line.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.76 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high)
Other
Studio product photograph cropped at model knees and upper face, white background, even soft lighting with minimal shadowing.
- Shot compositionCentered frontal studio shot of a model wearing the dress; image cropped slightly above the top of the head and just above the knees.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (medium) - Background and lightingPlain even white background with soft, frontal lighting producing minimal shadows and a high-contrast separation between the black garment and background.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model croppingModel's forehead and top of head are cropped out of the frame; full arms visible to wrists on the right and partially on the left.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.00 · w 0.60 · h 0.24 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, sharp fabric detail on both matte and shiny materials; colors consistent and edges well defined.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.12 · w 0.80 · h 0.76 (high)
Colors
matte black· main body#120E0Esheen black· sleeves#1D1A1Bmetallic silver· sleeve zipper- Overall silhouetteStraight, short T-shirt dress silhouette ending above the knees with a relaxed fit through the body.
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Product
Close-up of the garment's upper torso showing a ribbed crew neckline, matte black knit body with a small chest patch pocket, and a short shiny nylon sleeve with a zip pocket and ribbed cuff.
- Crew necklineRibbed crew neck collar in black knit fabric, sits close to the model's neck with fine horizontal rib texture.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.05 · w 0.36 · h 0.12 (high) - Body fabricMatte black knit fabric on the torso with a smooth even surface and low sheen.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.25 · w 0.55 · h 0.60 (high) - Chest patch pocketSmall chest patch pocket made from the same matte knit as the body, sewn with visible topstitching and a five-sided shape.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Nylon shoulder panelShiny black nylon panel at the shoulder and upper sleeve with a smooth, slightly reflective finish and visible double-row topstitching along the shoulder seam.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.06 · w 0.45 · h 0.28 (high) - Short puff sleeveShort, slightly voluminous nylon sleeve that extends to a wide ribbed knit cuff, creating a gathered sleeve look above the elbow.
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.28 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - Arm pocket with zipperRectangular zip pocket on the outer upper sleeve with a visible silver metal zipper and a vertical nylon webbing trim alongside the zipper; pocket includes stitched pen-slot style compartments.
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.44 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Zipper pull detailExposed silver metal zipper teeth and rectangular metal zipper pull with a short fabric tab, contrasted against the black nylon pocket panel.
1 region
x 0.72 · y 0.46 · w 0.10 · h 0.20 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a cropped model from the lower face to mid upper arm against a neutral white background with soft even lighting; image is cropped at the left edge of the torso and shows skin and part of the model's neck and chin.
- Model cropPartial view of model including lower half of face, neck, and right shoulder; lips and chin visible but eyes and forehead are cropped out.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.00 · w 0.44 · h 0.22 (high) - Background and lightingPlain light gray to white studio background with even diffuse lighting and soft shadows along the garment contours.
- Image crop and framingTight three-quarter crop focusing on the upper left torso and sleeve; left edge of the garment is near the image left border.
Colors
matte black· body knit#0E0D0Dblack (sheen nylon)· nylon sleeve#141315black ribbed· ribbed cuff#0D0D0Emetallic silver· zipper#939393- Crew necklineRibbed crew neck collar in black knit fabric, sits close to the model's neck with fine horizontal rib texture.
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Product
Rear view of a short black dress with matte knit body and contrasting shiny puff nylon raglan sleeves ending in ribbed cuffs.
- Back body panelStraight back panel made from a matte knit fabric, falling from the shoulders to just above the knees with a clean hem at the bottom.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Raglan shoulder seamsVisible raglan seam lines connecting the knit body to the sleeves at the upper back and shoulders.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.05 · w 0.40 · h 0.16 (medium) - Puff nylon sleevesShort, voluminous sleeves made from a shiny nylon-like fabric that is gathered and slightly padded in profile, creating a puffed silhouette.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.12 · w 0.35 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.63 · y 0.12 · w 0.35 · h 0.40 (high) - Ribbed sleeve cuffsShort ribbed knit cuffs at the sleeve hems that cinch the puffed sleeves close to the arm.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.75 · y 0.42 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - NecklineShallow crew neckline finished in the same knit fabric as the body, visible at the upper back of the garment.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.03 · w 0.30 · h 0.12 (high) - Visible stitching and panel joinTopstitching lines and panel joins are visible where the sleeve fabric meets the knit body and along the sleeve construction.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.10 · w 0.60 · h 0.20 (medium) - Model occlusionModel's arms and hands are visible at the sides and partially occlude the lower sides of the dress.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high); x 0.77 · y 0.55 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio rear product shot of a model against a plain light background with even soft lighting; image is cropped from above the head to mid-thigh.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-facing model shown from just above the head to mid-thigh, garment filling most of the frame.
- BackgroundEven light neutral background without texture or props.
- Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse studio lighting with minimal harsh shadows and subtle highlights on the shiny sleeve fabric.
- Image cropTop of the model's head is partially cropped; entire back of the dress is visible down to the hem.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (low)
Colors
matte black· body#0E0D0Dshiny black· sleeves#1C1A1Cblack ribbed· ribbed cuffs and neckline#0E0C0E- Back body panelStraight back panel made from a matte knit fabric, falling from the shoulders to just above the knees with a clean hem at the bottom.