DOMREBEL
Will You Be My Rat T-Shirt
The Will You Be My Rat T-Shirt is a short-sleeve, crew-neck T-shirt by Montreal-based streetwear label DOMREBEL, sold at Simons. It is made in Canada from thick 100% cotton jersey with a relaxed fit, dropped shoulder seams, a ribbed crew neck and a straight hem. The front carries a distressed screenprint of a cartoon mouse character in a studded jacket and cap holding a red heart, next to stacked distressed text reading "Will You be MY RAT?", while the back features curved DOMREBEL STUDIOS text and three small hand-drawn rat head sketches in distressed black ink; it is intended for casual, everyday wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- streetwear, casual, edgy
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Specifications
Streetwear T-shirt with a punky rodent design on 100% cotton jersey.
Relaxed fit, ribbed crew neck, thick cotton jersey, made in Canada
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Style
- streetwear, casual, edgy
- Occasion
- casual, everyday
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- Thick 100% cotton jersey fabric
- Relaxed fit silhouette
- Ribbed crew neckline
- Made in Canada
- Punky illustrated graphic on front
- Heart motif design
- Sketches on back
- Rebellious streetwear aesthetic
- Irreverent cartoon-inspired style
- Expressive pattern from urban studio
Product Insights
The Will You Be My Rat T-Shirt by DOMREBEL is an original studio art piece disguised as a tee: a hand-finished, front-and-back screenprint from a Montreal art collective, printed on custom ringspun 100% cotton jersey knit and assembled in Canada. Its core promise is art-first, not apparel-first — the distressed, speckled ink and slight per-shirt variation are designed, not defects, and the 225 CAD entry-level price (roughly four times a standard graphic tee) buys that original hand-drawn studio work, not upgraded specs. Domrebel, founded by two Montreal students in 2003 and still independent, trades on rebel lineage, while the relaxed, true-to-size fit sits between S and XL (with XXL available at Japanese stockists) and the cut is roomier than a regular-fit competitor. The main tradeoff is care and commitment: machine heat cracks the print, hanging stretches the collar, and the tee demands cold inside-out washing, air-drying, and folding — all for a deliberately imperfect, handcrafted look that varies piece to piece.
Verified claims
- Sizing
- Relaxed-fit tee with dropped shoulders and a straight hem runs true to size—roomier than a standard tee but not an exaggerated drop-shoulder; full chest spans 112–128 cm from S to XL.
- Size range
- Listing stocks S through XL only; a Japanese stockist lists flat measurements for the same tee in S through XL.
- Fit comparison
- Cut is relaxed, while the Psycho Bunny Caspian tee is regular fit with standard length.
- Fabric
- Custom ringspun 100% cotton jersey made exclusively in Canada for DOMREBEL.
- Artistic provenance
- Original studio screenprint from Montreal art collective, not a licensed design.
- Print method
- Traditional screen printing on cotton — not sublimation — leaves the ink firm and textured when new.
- Care
- Wash inside out in cold water and air-dry; heat cracks the print and shrinks the cotton.
- Storage
- Store by folding rather than hanging, so gravity doesn't stretch the collar or press hanger creases into the ink.
- Print finish
- The distressed, speckled look is designed from day one and hand-finished details vary shirt to shirt.
- Made in Canada
- Knit, assembled, and screenprinted in Canada, with artwork printed in Montreal; raw cotton and dyeing origins are not disclosed.
- Price positioning
- At $165 USD it costs about $120 more than the $40–45 Tetramode performance tees
- Independent origins
- Montreal founders Justin Svatina and Don Nguyen started DOMREBEL in 2003 with $350 and no clothing-industry experience; it remains self-financed and founder-owned.
- Name origin
- DOMREBEL comes from Latin words Dominus Rebellis, meaning Master of Rebellion.
- Entry-level pricing
- The premium over $40–45 graphic tees buys original studio screenprinted art and made-in-Canada custom ringspun construction, not upgraded technical specs.
- Value
- At $165 USD (225 CAD at Simons), roughly four times a $40–45 graphic tee.
- Per-piece variation
- Every tee is hand-finished, so print placement and distressing vary slightly from piece to piece.
- Original studio art
- Front and back graphics are direct screenprints of original hand-drawn DOMREBEL studio artworks: a distressed cartoon graphic on the front and line-art sketches with text on the back.
- Graphic lineage
- The mouse design is part of a DOMREBEL pattern of cartoon makeovers, including a Looney Tunes character as a skeleton.
- Print design
- Original screenprints cover front and back; the Caspian carries one tactile raised bunny logo.
- Options
- All four variants are the same Off White colorway; choosing one is purely a size decision.
- Fabric weight
- Thick 100% cotton jersey, not lightweight; expect a substantial, structured hand rather than a thin, clingy knit.
Product record
- Title
- Will You Be My Rat T-Shirt
- Brand
- DOMREBEL
- Price
- 225 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
0 comparisons · 6 sourcesWhen to pick something else
shopping for sizes above XL
Listing stocks S through XL only; a Japanese stockist lists flat measurements for the same tee in S through XL.[1]
daily no-thought laundering
Wash inside out in cold water and air-dry; heat cracks the print and shrinks the cotton.[3,5]
comparing this tee to lower-priced graphic tees
The premium over $40–45 graphic tees buys original studio screenprinted art and made-in-Canada custom ringspun construction, not upgraded technical specs.[2,4,6]
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front view of an off-white short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a large distressed cartoon graphic centered on the chest showing a mouse-like character holding a red heart and stacked text to the left.
- Garment shapeShort-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a relaxed/oversized silhouette, straight hem, and dropped shoulder seams visible.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Main fabric colorSolid off-white or cream knit fabric visible across the whole shirt body and sleeves.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.08 · w 0.76 · h 0.76 (high) - Chest graphic compositionLarge distressed screenprint of a cartoon mouse-like character wearing a studded jacket and cap, holding a red heart; print edges intentionally faded and speckled.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high) - Graphic text block“Stacked printed text to the left of the character reading 'Will You be MY RAT?' in a distressed serif style.”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (high) - Cap text on character“Small curved text printed on the character's cap that appears to read 'DOMREBEL'.”Partial
1 region
x 0.51 · y 0.20 · w 0.12 · h 0.08 (medium) - Heart color detailBright red heart held by the character with visible distressed highlights and black printed outline.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.36 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Print finishMatte, intentionally worn/distressed screenprint with areas of missing ink and speckling across the graphic and text.
1 region
x 0.25 · y 0.18 · w 0.50 · h 0.45 (high)
Other
Model wearing the T-shirt, cropped at the chin and mid-thigh, standing against a plain light background; jeans and model hands are visible; studio lighting with soft shadows.
- Model framingImage shows a torso-front view of a male model cropped at the chin and upper thighs; both forearms and hands visible with the right hand partially in a pocket.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray background with soft frontal studio lighting and minimal shadowing around the model.
- Visible jeansBlue denim jeans visible from the waist down to the upper thighs with classic five-pocket styling and a visible fly seam.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.72 · w 0.60 · h 0.22 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution studio photograph with sharp focus on garment and graphic.
Colors
off-white cream· shirt bodymatte black· graphic black ink#454344muted yellow· graphic yellow filldistressed red· heart- Garment shapeShort-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt with a relaxed/oversized silhouette, straight hem, and dropped shoulder seams visible.
- 02
Product
Rear view of a short-sleeve cream/off-white T-shirt with a ribbed crew neck, relaxed dropped shoulders and small black line-art prints and a curved brand text near the upper back.
- Overall silhouetteLoose-fitting short-sleeve T-shirt shown from the back with a straight hem that falls to the top of the model's hips.
- NecklineNarrow ribbed crew neck in the same cream/off-white fabric as the body.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.02 · w 0.34 · h 0.07 (high) - Shoulder constructionDropped shoulder seam visible, creating a relaxed sleeve set into the body.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.22 (high) - Upper-back text print“Curved two-line text reading DOMREBEL STUDIOS printed in a distressed black ink near the upper center back.”
1 region
x 0.37 · y 0.12 · w 0.26 · h 0.08 (high) - Hand-drawn mouse/rat sketchesThree small simple black line drawings of mouse/rat heads scattered across the middle-to-lower back area; lines are thin and slightly distressed.
3 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.34 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.43 · w 0.25 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.56 · w 0.18 · h 0.12 (high) - Distressed print marksSmall scattered distressed speckling or abrasion-style print marks in the same black ink, located primarily around the upper and mid back areas.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.18 · w 0.32 · h 0.24 (medium) - Fabric appearanceSmooth knit fabric with a soft, matte finish; no visible texture patterns like ribs or slubs at this scale.
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light gray background; lower body shows blue jeans. Even diffuse lighting with minimal shadows.
- Shot compositionCentered rear-view crop of a model showing the T-shirt from neckline to hem; image includes the model's neck, arms and upper portion of jeans.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundEven light gray studio background without visible props or texture.
- Visible non-product clothingLight-blue denim jeans visible from the waist down occupying the lower portion of the frame; jeans are not part of the product description.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.77 · w 0.64 · h 0.20 (high) - Model croppingTop of the model's head is cropped out; neck and partial ear visible.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (high) - Lighting and shadowsSoft, diffuse frontal lighting with minimal shadowing and slight shadow under the sleeve hems.
Colors
cream/off-white· main bodydistressed black· printed text and sketches
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- DOMREBEL
MY RAT - T-SHIRT OLD WHITE
Variants
4 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4680900 | Will You Be My Rat T-Shirt - Off White - Small | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4680901 | Will You Be My Rat T-Shirt - Off White - Medium | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4680902 | Will You Be My Rat T-Shirt - Off White - Large | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4680903 | Will You Be My Rat T-Shirt - Off White - X-Large | CA$225.00 | Yes |