Samurai - Heavy Weight "Down Below" Printed T-shirt Navy [SMT26-101]

A graphic piece built on Samurai’s core heavyweight platform, the “Down Below” tee combines their signature slubby jersey with a design pulled from the brand’s own garage culture.

The fabric uses raw cotton spun into thick #14 slub yarns, then slowly knit on vintage Daimaruki circular machines, resulting in a dense, textured jersey with a dry hand that softens and molds with wear. It’s substantial but breathable; built to break in over time rather than wear out.

The “Down Below” graphic references a custom lowrider car housed at Samurai’s Osaka headquarters, translated into a detailed print that reflects the brand’s crossover into vintage automotive culture.

Finished with a triple-needle binder neck, the collar is built to hold its shape through repeated wear. In navy, the graphic sits slightly more subdued than white, with added depth as the fabric’s natural texture comes through over time.

Key Features

• Heavyweight jersey using slubby #14 cotton yarns
• 100% cotton with natural irregular texture
• Knit on vintage Daimaruki circular machines
• Triple-needle binder neck for durability and shape retention
• “Down Below” lowrider-inspired graphic print
• Dense yet breathable fabric that softens with wear
• Made in Japan
• Also available in Black, Light Grey and White
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