
JW Anderson
Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt
This is a JW Anderson Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt, a classic-fit crew-neck short-sleeve top crafted from 100% cotton jersey. It features a tone-on-tone embroidered anchor-and-JW motif on the left chest, a ribbed neckline, straight hem, and is made in Portugal. Designed as a casual everyday T-shirt, it suits layering or standalone wear and is available in dark colorways such as black and navy.
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, elevated-basics, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Specifications
Playful and refined cotton T-shirt featuring JW Anderson's iconic anchor embroidery, with a classic fit and trimmed crew neck.
Soft 100% cotton jersey, classic fit, trimmed crew neck, anchor embroidery on chest.
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Style
- casual, elevated-basics, minimal
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Additional Attributes
- soft and comfortable 100% cotton jersey
- classic fit
- trimmed crew neck
- anchor embroidered on chest
- short sleeves
- made in Portugal
- iconic logo as embroidered accent
- playful and refined take on essential T-shirt
Product Insights
The Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt by JW Anderson offers a true-to-size classic fit in 100% cotton jersey with a smooth hand and deep black color from Portuguese soft-water dyeing, ensuring superior colorfastness and retained richness after washing. Its tonal anchor embroidery, a recurring brand code, is visible only on close inspection and pairs well with denim or tailored trousers. The 28.25-inch length allows for tucking or a boxy untucked silhouette, and the mid-weight fabric works under jackets or alone. At CAD 225, it competitively undercuts luxury alternatives like Givenchy and Acne, but buyers should note that 100% cotton may shrink 8–15% in length on first wash.
Verified claims
- Fit
- True-to-size classic fit; 65% of JW Anderson pieces run large.
- Shrinkage
- 100% cotton jersey can shrink 8–15% in length on the first wash if untreated; sanforized cotton jersey typically holds to 5% or less.
- Tone-on-tone
- Tone-on-tone embroidery is visible only on close inspection.
- Brand signature
- Anchor is a recurring JW Anderson design code not a seasonal graphic.
- Fabric quality
- 100% cotton with a smooth hand and deep color from Portuguese soft-water dyeing.
- Production
- Made in Portugal under EU labor and environmental regulations that enforce worker protections and restrict harmful chemicals; many Portuguese mills also hold OEKO-TEX or GOTS certifications.
- Competitive pricing
- At CAD 225, this tee undercuts Givenchy ($620) and Acne (~$350), with sales under $100.
- Fabric hand
- Soft, mid-weight 100% cotton jersey with a smooth hand from soft-water finishing.
- Color depth
- Deep black color comes from Portuguese soft-water dyeing, which enables deeper color penetration.
- Embroidery
- Tonal embroidery reads as solid, pairing denim and tailored trousers.
- Length
- 28.25-inch length allows tucking or a boxy untucked silhouette.
- Fabric weight
- The cotton jersey is mid-weight, neither lightweight nor heavy; JW Anderson doesn't publish an exact GSM, but mid-weight cotton jersey typically runs about 180–220 gsm, so expect a substantial everyday hand rather than a paper-thin tee.
- Embroidery construction
- The anchor is embroidered directly onto the fabric, not an appliqué, and is designed to withstand machine washing when washed cold and turned inside out.
- Colorfastness
- Black cotton jersey can gradually soften and lose a little depth of color over repeated washing; washing cold, inside out, and air-drying slows the fade noticeably.
- Care
- Machine wash cold on a delicate cycle, turn the shirt inside out first to protect the embroidery; do not bleach or tumble dry — hang or lay flat to dry, then iron on low if needed.
Product record
- Title
- Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 225 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesUses
An everyday essential tee with a designer touch
This JW Anderson T-shirt works as a soft cotton staple for everyday wear, made from 100% cotton jersey that the retailer describes as soft and comfortable. The classic, slightly loose fit and small anchor embroidered on the chest give a simple crew neck a discreet designer accent.[1,4]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a soft, 100% cotton jersey tee with a classic, slightly loose fit and a discreet designer touch: a tone-on-tone embroidered anchor with JW letters on the left chest, set on a ribbed crew neck with short sleeves and a straight hem. It is made in Portugal and comes in Black, Grey, and White in sizes Small through X-Large. Note that the embroidery is low-contrast against the fabric, so the branding reads as a subtle accent rather than a statement graphic.[1,2,3,4,5,6] | Anchor And Ribbon T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a regular-fit, short-sleeve crew-neck tee in thick 100% cotton jersey with a quiet designer touch: a small embroidered anchor-and-ribbon motif in teal thread on the left chest, with a plain back. The muted mint-green colorway has a faded look per the retailer, a straight hem that sits at the hips, single-fold sleeve hems, and ribbed neck binding, and it is made in Portugal. It is offered in small and medium sizes only, so larger sizes are not listed.[7,8,9] | Painted Logo Print T-Shirt: Choose this if you want a relaxed, regular-fit crew-neck tee in 100% cotton jersey with a standout graphic: a large black painted-style JW ANDERSON wordmark with brush strokes and paint splatter across the chest, plus an embroidered logo at the back of the neck. It suits casual wear with its off-white color, straight topstitched hems, and soft knit drape, and it comes in small, medium, and large—though only in the Off White colorway. The brand describes the print as evoking joyfully sloppy brush strokes, so pick it if that artistic, expressive look matches your style.[10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Front view of a short-sleeve crew-neck T-shirt worn by a model; shirt is solid very dark (black) with a small tonal embroidered mark on the left chest, straight hem and visible sleeve hems.
- NecklineRound crew neck with a narrow ribbed band that lies flat against the model's neck.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.05 · w 0.32 · h 0.09 (high) - Sleeve shapeShort sleeves with straight hems that end above the elbow; sleeves have visible single-line topstitching at the hem.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.20 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.20 · w 0.33 · h 0.20 (high) - Body cut and hemStraight-cut torso with a straight hem that falls to the hip; hem shows slight lift at the front revealing a white layer beneath.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.45 · w 0.68 · h 0.28 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, tightly knit jersey fabric with a matte finish and no visible printed pattern.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.56 (high) - Embroidered chest markSmall tonal embroidered motif located on the left chest (viewer right); embroidery is the same dark color as the shirt and is low-contrast against the fabric.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.20 · w 0.06 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model from neck to upper thighs against a white-to-light-gray gradient background; model has hands in pockets and soft, even lighting with minimal shadows.
- Model poseModel shown from neck to upper thighs with both hands in front pockets; torso faces forward with slight shoulder angle.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.00 · w 0.94 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingClean white-to-light-gray gradient background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal hard shadows.
- Visible non-product clothingGray jeans with visible pocket and anchor-shaped embroidery are visible below the shirt; these items are separate from the T-shirt product.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.67 · w 0.66 · h 0.30 (high) - Image framingCropped frame excludes the model's eyes and forehead; focus is on the upper body and garment.
Colors
deep black· t-shirt body and embroidered mark#0E0E15- NecklineRound crew neck with a narrow ribbed band that lies flat against the model's neck.
- 02

Product
Close-up of the upper torso of a dark crew-neck T-shirt showing a ribbed round neckline, visible shoulder seam, fine knit fabric texture, and a small tone-on-tone chest embroidery of the letters JW integrated with an anchor motif.
- NecklineRibbed round crew neckline with a narrow double-stitched band lying flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.17 · y 0.12 · w 0.66 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric textureFine, tightly knit jersey fabric with a smooth, slightly matte surface visible across the chest and sleeve.
1 region
x 0.05 · y 0.28 · w 0.90 · h 0.65 (high) - Shoulder and sleeve seamVisible shoulder seam running from neck toward the outer shoulder; short sleeve begins just below the seam on the right side of the image.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.22 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high) - Chest embroiderySmall tone-on-tone embroidered motif on the left chest combining an anchor shape with the letters JW rendered in the same dark thread; embroidery is low-profile and slightly raised above the fabric.
1 region
x 0.52 · y 0.54 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Embroidered text“JW”
1 region
x 0.55 · y 0.58 · w 0.07 · h 0.08 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped to show upper torso and neck against a plain light background; soft even lighting with subtle shadowing under the jaw and at the shirt folds.
- Shot compositionFramed as a close-up of the model's upper chest and lower face; image is cropped above the nose and shows part of the right ear.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundSmooth, evenly lit light gray to off-white studio background with no visible props.
1 region
x 0.70 · y 0.00 · w 0.30 · h 0.30 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffused lighting creating mild shadow under the jaw and gentle falloff across the shirt surface.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.00 · w 0.64 · h 0.48 (high)
Colors
very dark navy· body fabric#0B0E14dark navy (embroidery)· chest embroidery#101217- NecklineRibbed round crew neckline with a narrow double-stitched band lying flat against the neck.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a plain black short-sleeve T-shirt worn by a model, showing the back panel, neckline, sleeves, shoulder seams, and straight hem.
- ViewBack of the T-shirt worn on a model, showing upper back, shoulders, sleeves and hem down to the waistline.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.04 · w 0.88 · h 0.76 (high) - NecklineCrew neckline with a narrow ribbed band that lies flat against the neck.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - SleevesShort sleeves ending above the elbow with a single visible stitched hem.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.19 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.22 (high) - Back panelSingle-piece back panel in a smooth, unadorned surface with no visible prints or embroidery on the visible area.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.10 · w 0.64 · h 0.58 (high) - SeamsVisible shoulder seams and faint side seam lines; topstitching visible along sleeve hems and bottom hem.
2 regions
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.18 · y 0.66 · w 0.64 · h 0.12 (high) - HemStraight bottom hem that sits at the top of the model's hips with a visible single-row topstitch.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.68 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, uniform matte knit surface with minimal visible texture and no sheen.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.52 (high)
Other
Studio shot showing a model from behind against a plain white background with even lighting; partial view of the model's head and grey denim pants visible.
- Shot compositionCentered rear three-quarter crop of a standing model from upper head to hips, framed vertically.
- BackgroundEven, seamless white background with no visible props or textures.
- Model and propsPartial view of the model including the back of the head, neck and arms; grey washed denim pants visible at the bottom of the frame.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.72 · w 0.72 · h 0.26 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse studio lighting producing minimal shadows and even illumination across the garment.
Colors
matte black· shirt body#0D0E15- ViewBack of the T-shirt worn on a model, showing upper back, shoulders, sleeves and hem down to the waistline.
Variants
12 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4669845 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - Black - Small | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669846 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - Black - Medium | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669847 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - Black - Large | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669848 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - Black - X-Large | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669849 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - Grey - Small | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669850 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - Grey - Medium | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669851 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - Grey - Large | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669852 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - Grey - X-Large | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669853 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - White - Small | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669854 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - White - Medium | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669855 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - White - Large | CA$225.00 | Yes |
| 4669856 | Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt - White - X-Large | CA$225.00 | Yes |