Mineral Wash Waffle Tee — Slate

A boxy waffle-knit tee in washed slate. Raglan sleeve construction, a ribbed collar and a white OPTIMISM. mark at the chest. Mineral washing breaks the surface so the waffle texture reads as depth rather than pattern.

Waffle-knit cotton, mineral washed

Made in small runs and checked against the house standard — seam, print placement, hardware and label — before it is packed and sent. We describe the cloth as it is; weight and handfeel are what you will receive.

Made to be worn, not preserved. Cared for as directed below, waffle-knit cotton, mineral washed will hold its color, hand and line over time.

• Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, inside out
• Reshape while damp and dry flat to protect the waffle structure
• Do not wring, do not bleach
• Cool iron on the reverse; steam rather than press
• Store folded, never hung — hanging drops the shoulder

Wash less than you think. Airing between wears keeps the garment newer than laundering it does.

• Waffle-knit cotton, mineral washed
• Boxy oversized body
• Raglan sleeve construction
• Ribbed collar
• White OPTIMISM. chest mark
• Twin-needle hem finish
• Woven OPTIMISM. interior label

Oversized Fit

Cut generously through the body and shoulder for deliberate volume.

Boxy and oversized with a dropped raglan shoulder. Size down for a closer line.

Take your usual size for the intended look, or one size down for a closer line.

We would rather you order once. The first chart is your body; the second is the garment laid flat. Both are stated to the half inch and can vary a little from piece to piece, as cut cloth does. If you are unsure, write to us with your measurements and we will tell you plainly which size to take.

Garment Measurements — Laid Flat

• Checked against the house standard before dispatch. Sent within 5–7 business days.
• Flat USD 7 domestic shipping, 5–10 business days after dispatch. International arranged on request.
• 30 days to return unworn pieces with tags attached.

25 made. When they are gone, the chapter is over.

• FALL 2026 · LOOK 02
• Reference F26-WAFFLE-TEE-SLATE
• Carries the OPTIMISM. interior label
• Made in a small run for the house
• Sold only through optimism.fashion

How should I size this piece?

US standard sizing. Take your usual size for the intended look, or one size down for a closer line. Boxy and oversized with a dropped raglan shoulder. Size down for a closer line. The charts above give your body measurements and the garment laid flat, both to the half inch.

Will the color or wash change over time?

Washed and dyed pieces settle with wear. Follow the care notes and the change stays even — that softening is part of the garment, not a fault.

When will it arrive?

Checked against the house standard before dispatch. Sent within 5–7 business days. Flat USD 7 domestic shipping, 5–10 business days after dispatch. International arranged on request.

Can I return or exchange it?

30 days to return unworn pieces with tags attached.

Will this be made again?

Runs are small and finite. When a piece closes, it is held in the record rather than reproduced.