Stone Island Spring–Summer 2026 T-Shirt — Flock-Print Bubble Letter Logo, Compass Star Centre Chest
Heavyweight Cotton Crew-Neck T-Shirt. Red Flock-Print Bubble Letter Logo with Compass Star at Centre Chest. Four Colourways: Deep Navy / Black / Brown / White.
A Stone Island short-sleeve T-shirt in heavyweight plain-knit cotton, centred on a single chest graphic applied in flock print (美丽绒 / velour-effect raised print): the words STONE ISLAND in an oversized bubble letter typeface, with the Stone Island four-point compass star integrated between the two words as a central divider. The entire graphic is executed in bright red (scarlet), consistent across all four colourways. The flock printing process deposits fine fibres onto the print surface via electrostatic attraction, producing a raised, velvety texture to the touch and a soft visual depth that distinguishes it from standard rubber or plastisol printing. The cut is a relaxed, slightly boxy straight silhouette in keeping with contemporary streetwear proportions.
Centre Chest Graphic — Flock-Print Bubble Letter Logo with Compass Star
The graphic occupies the centre chest, positioned approximately 10–13 cm below the neckline, and reads as a single horizontal composition across the chest width.
Typography — Bubble Letter Style: The text STONE ISLAND is set in full capitals in a bubble letter / graffiti-inflated typeface: each letter has a rounded, ballooned outline with a soft, expanded form characteristic of graffiti bubble lettering. The letter outlines are rounded and generous rather than rigid or geometric, giving the wordmark a playful, graphic-art quality distinct from Stone Island’s standard serif or sans-serif typefaces. The two words sit on a single horizontal baseline, separated by the compass star.
Compass Star Placement: The Stone Island four-point compass star is positioned between the words STONE and ISLAND, functioning as a central divider within the single-line composition. The star’s elongated north arm extends above the text baseline, rising above the cap height of the surrounding letters, while the south arm drops slightly below. The east and west arms are shorter, consistent with the standard Stone Island compass star proportions. The star is rendered in the same bright red as the text.
Flock Print Construction: The graphic is applied using flock printing (植绒印花 / 美丽绒). In this process, finely cut fibres (typically nylon or polyester, sub-millimetre length) are deposited onto a pre-adhesived print zone via electrostatic charge, where they stand upright and bond to the adhesive layer, forming a dense velour-like pile surface. The result is a print with:
- A raised, three-dimensional surface clearly visible and tangible compared to flat screen or digital prints
- A soft, velvety hand when touched — the fibres give a tactile quality similar to velvet or short-pile suede
- A slight directional sheen: the pile surface catches light differently depending on viewing angle, giving the print a subtle luminosity without gloss
- A defined outline edge: the boundary between the flocked area and the base fabric is crisp, with the pile terminating cleanly at the letter and star perimeters
The fill of each letter and the compass star body is fully flocked in bright red (scarlet). An outer red outline / border line frames each letter, reinforcing the bubble letter silhouette. The combined effect of the raised pile and the bold outline creates a strong three-dimensional presence on the chest.
Graphic colour: Bright red / scarlet, applied identically across all four garment colourways.
Neck Label
A woven Stone Island neck label is stitched at the interior centre-back neckline: white rectangular ground, black STONE ISLAND wordmark, and a compass star with a cross-form centre motif below, consistent with the brand’s current woven label standard.
Fabric
The body is cut in a heavyweight plain-knit cotton jersey, smooth and even on the surface with a substantial weight and structured drape. The fabric is consistent across all four colourways and provides a clean, flat ground against which the raised flock graphic reads with maximum contrast. The cotton weight is estimated in the 220–260 gsm range.
Construction Details
The crew neckline is finished with a wide double-fold ribbed collar, approximately 2.5–3 cm in height, constructed in matching rib knit. The rib is thick and clearly defined, providing structure to the neckline opening.
Short sleeves are cut with a set-in sleeve construction at the natural shoulder. Sleeve cuffs are finished with a single-fold clean hem (no rib cuff). The body hem is straight with a slight natural drop from the weight of the fabric, falling at approximately mid-hip length. No side slits.
The silhouette is relaxed and slightly boxy: the chest and body width are generously proportioned relative to the shoulder seam, with no waist shaping.
Four Colourways
Deep Navy — Deep navy blue heavyweight cotton; red flock-print bubble letter logo with compass star, centre chest; white woven neck label.
Black — Jet black heavyweight cotton; red flock-print bubble letter logo with compass star, centre chest; white woven neck label.
Brown — Warm taupe / mocha heavyweight cotton; red flock-print bubble letter logo with compass star, centre chest; white woven neck label.
White — Optical white heavyweight cotton; red flock-print bubble letter logo with compass star, centre chest; white woven neck label.
Size Guide
| Size | Recommended Weight (kg) |
|---|---|
| S | 45–65 |
| M | 60–75 |
| L | 70–82 |
| XL | 80–90 |
| 2XL | 90–105 |
Recommended weight ranges are general guides only. If between sizes, size up for a more relaxed fit.
Key Details
- Garment Type: Crew-neck T-shirt; short sleeves; unisex; relaxed slightly boxy fit
- Fabric: Heavyweight plain-knit cotton jersey; smooth flat surface; est. 220–260 gsm
- Graphic: STONE ★ ISLAND bubble letter wordmark with integrated compass star divider; centre chest placement; approx. 10–13 cm below neckline
- Graphic style: Bubble letter / graffiti-inflated typeface; each letter with rounded, expanded outline; compass star with elongated north arm rising above cap height
- Print process: Flock print (植绒印花 / 美丽绒); raised velour-like fibre pile; soft velvety touch; slight directional sheen; defined outline edges
- Graphic colour: Bright red / scarlet; consistent across all four colourways
- Neckline: Double-fold ribbed crew collar, ~2.5–3 cm; woven Stone Island neck label at centre-back (white, black wordmark + compass star motif)
- Sleeves: Short; set-in; single-fold hem cuff (no rib)
- Hem: Straight, mid-hip length; no side slits
- Colourways: Deep Navy / Black / Brown / White
- Sizes: S / M / L / XL / 2XL
Heavyweight cotton crew-neck T-shirt. Red flock-print bubble letter STONE ISLAND with compass star divider at centre chest. Raised velvety print surface. Relaxed boxy fit. Four colourways. S to 2XL.