Cropped Shirt (Botanical & Lace)

Delivery in South Africa

• Free delivery for all orders above R1,500.
• Orders are dispatched within 1-3 working days and delivered 1–3 working days after dispatch.
  
• Delivered to your door by courier. You’ll receive tracking details once your order has been collected.
• Need it sooner? Email us at info@researchunit.co.za and we’ll do our best to help.

International delivery

• We currently deliver worldwide.
• You’ll receive tracking details once your order has been collected.
• Shipping costs are shown at checkout before you pay.
• Orders are dispatched within 1-3 working days and delivered within 10–14 working days after dispatch.
• Duties and import taxes: Duties and taxes are calculated at checkout, so there’s nothing extra to pay on delivery. However, if duties and taxes are not included you may be charged by your country of entry. These charges are out of our control and are destination specific.
• International orders can’t be returned or exchanged. If you’re unsure about sizing, email us before ordering and we’ll help at info@researchunit.co.za

Made from Cotton Poplin that is botanically dyed, as the body of the shirt with the back details being entirely lace. The Shirt is a comfortable minimalist, everyday essential, made with the utmost care to detail and dropped back. It is oversized and relaxed fit and inclusive of many different body types.

Botanically dyed is the practice of colouring textile fibres, yarn or fabric using natural pigments and colorants extracted directly from plants, such as leaves, flowers, bark, roots, seeds and fruit skins.

Every piece is one of a kind. Because each shirt is botanically dyed by hand, the colour and pattern depend on the plants available at the time of dyeing, so no two shirts are the same. The lace placement varies too: some shirts have lace on the sleeves and back, and others only on the back. The shirt you receive may differ slightly from the one pictured, and that’s part of what makes it yours.

• Fabric is Cotton poplin in 300 thread count with back lace details 
  
• Relaxed/oversized fit 
• Cropped in front 
• Fabric is breathable and adjusts to bod temperature
• It has long billowing sleeves with press stud details making it versatile to also wear as a jacket
• Dropped back detail 
• Model wears S/M (One size available)
• Hand wash in cold water, do not rub as seam slippage can occur as fabric is delicate
• Made by skilled individuals from communities in Cape Town
• Size Advice: sleeve length 50cm | shirt front 42cm | back length 59cm

COTTON 300 Thread Count (TC)

300TC Cotton is a durable, lightweight fabric, with a close/tight weave, which is soft to touch. It has a crisp feel and is less prone to creasing than some more traditional cotton fabrics.

1. IT IS THIN AND BREATHABLE.
2. IT ABSORBS MOISTURE AND DRIES QUICKLY.
3. IT DOES NOT RETAIN ODOURS.
4. HYPOALLERGENIC, IT IS PERFECT FOR SENSITIVE SKIN.
5. DEPENDING ON THICKNESS, THIS FABRIC CAN BE TRANSPARENT OR OPAQUE.
6. IT IS CRISP AND SMOOTH.
7. IT IS STRONG AND WEAR-RESISTANT.
8. IT IS NOT CLINGY.

• TECHNICAL FABRIC (Polyamide) | Technical garments can be machine washed to a maximum of 30°C. We recommend a cold wash with a short spin, or drip dry. You can also gently hand wash your item; rinse thoroughly and then drip dry on the washing line.
• COTTON POPLIN | Wash at 30°C using non-bio liquid, and wash the fabric before use as it is likely to shrink. Iron using the appropriate setting for cotton on your iron. Dry naturally or tumble dry on a low setting.
• COTTON LINEN BLEND | Cold wash using non-bio liquid, and wash the fabric before use as it is likely to shrink. Iron using the appropriate setting for cotton on your iron. Dry naturally or tumble dry on a low setting.
• COTTON SINGLE KNIT JERSEY (T-SHIRTS) | Single jersey knit / brushed fleece can be hand washed or machine washed at 30°C. Hand washing is always the best and safest method for jersey. For machine washing, turn the item inside out and place it in a mesh washing bag. Lay the item flat in its natural shape on a drying rack, hang to dry, or tumble dry on a low setting.
• 100% SILK AND SILK BLEND | Dry clean only is recommended, as silk has a tendency to shrink and become hard. Iron using the appropriate setting for silk on your iron. Dry naturally. No tumble drying.
• SOFT SATIN | Cold wash or dry clean (recommended) using non-bio liquid, and wash the fabric before use. Iron using the appropriate setting for silk on your iron. Dry naturally. No tumble drying.
• LEATHER | Can be polished with a neutral leather cream or wax to maintain the colour and prevent it from drying out.
• WOOL AND WOOL BLEND | Cold wash only. Turn wool clothes inside out and wash on the delicate cycle (or the wool or hand wash cycle, if your washer has these settings). Use cold water and a mild liquid detergent, and add an extra rinse to the wash cycle. To avoid shrinking, don't put wool clothing in the dryer. No tumble drying and no warm water.
• COTTON TWILL | For best care, we recommend a cold gentle machine wash with like colours at 40°C using a quality laundry liquid or powder. Wash inside out to protect the print. Do not soak, wring, rub, bleach or tumble dry. Dry flat or on a hanger. Warm iron on the reverse side.