The Cool Saru Tee

Serious Style, Serious Attitude.

This design isn’t just cool; it’s cold as ice. Meet the most stylish primate in the jungle: a chimpanzee donning a traditional Japanese headband (hachimaki) and robe, finished off with a pair of retro round sunglasses. It’s a striking portrait that mixes traditional Japanese aesthetics with a funky, modern swagger. He looks ready to drop a hip-hop album or meditate in a temple—probably both.

The artwork is a masterful ‘Retro Poster & Modern Ukiyo-e Fusion.’ This style blends the vintage feel of an aged poster—complete with a distressed teal background and textured paper effect—with the intricate, hair-fine detailing of the fur and the bold graphic elements of classic Japanese prints.

The “Cool” Factor: The juxtaposition of a wild animal with fashion-forward sunglasses creates an instantly iconic look.

Detailed Portrait: incredible attention to detail in the fur and expression, giving the character real personality.

Bold Typography: The large red Japanese characters frame the portrait, adding to the authentic vintage poster feel.

Unleash your inner cool.

This Bella + Canvas 3001 t-shirt is everything you’ve dreamed of and more. It feels soft and lightweight, with the right amount of stretch. It’s comfortable and flattering for all.

• 100% combed and ring-spun cotton (Heather colors contain polyester)
• Fabric weight: 4.2 oz./yd.² (142 g/m²)
• Pre-shrunk fabric
• Side-seamed construction
• Shoulder-to-shoulder taping
• Blank product sourced from Nicaragua, Mexico, Honduras, or the US

Disclaimer: The fabric is slightly sheer and may appear see-through, especially in lighter colors or under certain lighting conditions.

Refund & Return Policy:
Each product is made to order and considered a personalized item, so we do not accept returns or offer refunds unless there is a quality issue, such as defects, damage, or printing errors.
Please double-check the size chart before ordering, as we cannot offer refunds or exchanges for ordering the wrong size.
For full details, please see our Returns & Refunds Policy.

Washing Instructions:
DTF printed apparel can be machine-washed cold, inside-out on a gentle cycle using your washer’s recommended amount of detergent. You shouldn’t use any fabric softeners.
It can be tumble-dried on a low cycle, however air drying is preferred for the print to last longer. When it comes to ironing, use a cool iron inside-out. Don’t iron the print.
Follow these instructions carefully to avoid fading and cracking of the print, and shrinking the garment that can occur if you wash or dry it on a high setting.

This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!