
JW Anderson
Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt
JW Anderson's Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt is a classic-fit crew-neck T-shirt made from 100% cotton jersey with short sleeves. It features a tonal anchor-and-JW logo embroidered on the left chest and is made in Portugal. The smooth, matte knit fabric provides a comfortable base for everyday wear.
- Material
- 100% cotton jersey
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- casual, elevated-basics, minimal
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Shirts & Tops
Color
Size
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 may shrink 8–15% in length on first wash.
- 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
- EU regulations enforce fair wages, safe conditions, and restricted chemicals; many 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.
- Color fastness
- Portuguese soft-water dyeing gives the deep black superior colorfastness.
- Fabric hand
- Mid-weight 100% cotton jersey with a smooth hand from soft-water finishing.
- Color depth
- Deep black color that retains richness after washing due to soft-water dyeing.
- 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
- Mid-weight jersey works under jackets or alone in summer.
Product record
- Title
- Anchor Embroidery T-Shirt
- Brand
- JW Anderson
- Price
- 225 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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.