Unisex Softstyle T-Shirt
Price range: R654.78 through R864.60
The Sunman – Guardian of the Orchard Mind
Gildan Softstyle® 64000 Tee — Artworks that Work Edition
By Siphiwe Ngwenya
This Gildan Softstyle® tee brings everyday ease to The Sunman – Guardian of the Orchard Mind, pairing a powerful monochrome portrait with a garment designed for effortless wear. The artwork’s expressive face and botanical linework carry an intimate strength — a visual story of resilience, memory, and cultivated wisdom — while the clean silhouette allows the image to remain central and uncompromised.
Grounded in Siphiwe Ngwenya’s Artworks that Work philosophy, this piece reflects art as something meant to be lived with. It doesn’t overpower the body; it moves with it. The Sunman’s presence is subtle yet anchoring, making this tee a natural choice for those who value meaning woven quietly into daily routines.
Lightweight and adaptable, the Softstyle® 64000 transitions seamlessly between settings — worn on its own during warm days or layered under a jacket for cooler evenings. Its classic fit and smooth surface make it equally suited for everyday wear and thoughtful styling, allowing the artwork to remain crisp and enduring.
Each purchase supports the wider Townships Into Towns public arts vision, contributing to ethical production, creative infrastructure, and long-term community empowerment. This garment is part of a living system where art continues to work beyond the image itself.
Material Integrity & Ethical Craft
Made from 100% ring-spun cotton in solid colors, this lightweight tee (4.5 oz/yd² / 153 g/m²) offers a soft, breathable feel ideal for year-round comfort. Heather and specialty colors incorporate durable polyester blends for added resilience. Reinforced shoulders with twill tape enhance longevity, while the seamless tubular construction provides a smooth fit. A ribbed-knit collar helps prevent curling, and a pearlized tear-away label ensures irritation-free wear.
Produced using ethically grown and harvested U.S. cotton, Gildan is a proud member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol, and the garment is Oeko-Tex certified for safety and quality assurance.
Disclaimer: Due to fabric properties, the White color variant may appear off-white rather than bright white.
Care Instructions
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Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
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Do not bleach
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Tumble dry low
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Do not iron
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Do not dry clean
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| XS | S | M | L | XL | 2XL | 3XL | 4XL | 5XL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Width, in | 16.00 | 18.00 | 20.00 | 22.00 | 24.00 | 26.00 | 28.00 | 30.00 | 32.00 |
| Length, in | 27.00 | 28.00 | 29.00 | 30.00 | 31.00 | 32.00 | 33.00 | 34.00 | 35.00 |
| Sleeve length, in | 7.99 | 8.23 | 8.50 | 8.74 | 9.02 | 9.25 | 9.49 | 9.72 | 9.96 |
| Size tolerance, in | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 | 1.50 |
EU representative: HONSON VENTURES LIMITED, gpsr@honsonventures.com, 3, Gnaftis House flat 102, Limassol, Mesa Geitonia, 4003, CY
Product information: Gildan 64000, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC
Warnings, Hazard: For adults, Made in Bangladesh
Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), with similar colors , Do not bleach, Tumble dry: low heat, Iron, steam or dry: low heat, Do not dryclean
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