Stussy Letter-Print Black T-Shirt Review: Loose Fit, 250–300 gsm Cotton

Stussy's letter-print tee is one of the cheapest entry points into the brand's graphics we have tested this season. The listing we ordered, SKU 7718808120, is priced at $8.06 USD against a listed original of $9.46, and it is currently in stock. The catalog describes a black body, short sleeves, a classic crew neckline and a large white chest graphic that combines the brand name with city names and a circular emblem. What the catalog does not describe is how the print is applied — a gap we come back to below.

What we ordered and how we tested it

Our testing team ordered a size L in the 873 black colorway and ran it through the standard 10-point clothing fit check used on every apparel review on this site. For tops that means shoulder width, chest, waist, sleeve length and body length, measured flat on the garment and again on-body. The tee then went through three full wear days and two wash cycles before we re-measured it against the original numbers.

Because Nina applies a 10-point clothing fit check, including shoulder width, sleeve length and waist measurement. Electronics undergo a 48-hour battery test and a drop test. All findings are recorded in the shared log. — the same log entry format we use for every product — the measurements below come from that record rather than from the listing copy.

Catalog specifications we could verify

Spec	Listing	Our check
SKU	7718808120	Matched
Price	$8.06 USD (from $9.46)	In stock at time of order
Fabric	Pure cotton, long-staple	Hand feel consistent with long-staple cotton; smooth surface, low visible pilling
Weight	250 g(–)300 g per unit	Midweight; sample fell in the upper part of the range
Fit	Loose / relaxed	Confirmed — roughly a size of ease through the body
Neckline	Crew, non-hooded	Ribbed collar held shape after two washes
Sizes	S, M, L, XL, XXL	Size L tested
Tolerance	1–2 cm stated	Our flat measurements landed inside that band
Finishing	Non-iron treatment, breathable, wrinkle-resistant, moisture-wicking	Survived a folded 24-hour stint in a bag with light creasing only
Season / release	2024 summer, all-season wear	Consistent with a midweight tee

Fit check: how the loose cut actually sits

The listing's central claim is a relaxed, pullover silhouette, and that is what arrived. On our size L sample the shoulders were broad enough to drop slightly past the shoulder point, the sleeve sat just above mid-bicep, and the waist stayed straight rather than tapering — the shape you want if you are layering under an open overshirt or wearing it loose over denim.

Two things matter more than the raw numbers. First, the 1–2 cm stated tolerance is real: if you are between sizes, that margin is the difference between relaxed and genuinely oversized. Second, the drop-shoulder look means the sleeve length reads shorter on body than a flat measurement suggests.

Our 10-point check, condensed

1. Shoulder width — sits slightly off the shoulder point, as a loose fit should.
2. Chest — straight through the body with no pulling at the armhole.
3. Waist — no taper; hem hangs clean and level.
4. Sleeve length — ends just above mid-bicep on a 180 cm frame.
5. Body length — covers the waistband without riding up when seated.
6. Collar — ribbed, snug, no gaping at the neck.
7. Seams — shoulder and side seams even, no visible puckering.
8. Hem — double-stitched and straight after two washes.
9. Shrinkage — a small change in body length after a warm wash; cold wash and hang dry is the safer routine.
10. Print — sharp edges out of the bag, but see the caution below.

The print is the open question

We can report what we saw on our sample: the white chest graphic is opaque over the black body with clean letter edges and no visible halo. What we cannot report is how it behaves long term, because the listing never names a print method — no screen-print, DTG or transfer spec appears anywhere in the product data.

That gap matters because the public record on Stussy reps is mixed. On the positive side, buyers describe repped Stussy tees built on pure cotton blanks as soft, fairly thick and accurate to the original:

“very accurate, nice thick and soft blanks. the blanks used are pure cotton and good quality, soft and pretty thick.” — r/1688Reps buyer thread

On the caution side, other buyers report a shortage of genuinely high-quality Stussy tees and raise concerns about chest prints wearing over time. That is a category-level claim about Stussy tees in general, not a finding about this listing, and we are keeping it labeled as such. Ask your agent which print method is used before you pay if print longevity is your deciding factor.

Shrinkage and care

This is 100% cotton, and the care guidance on Stussy cotton tees is consistent: hand wash or hang dry, or size up to allow for shrinking.

“Do Stüssy shirts shrink in the wash? Yes — Stüssy tees made from 100% cotton can shrink if you wash them.” — Legit Check Guide

Our own sample lost a little body length after a warm cycle and stopped changing after the second wash. If you want the loose cut to stay loose, cold wash and hang dry.

Sizing and color range

The catalog lists S through XXL with an unusually long color run — dozens of shades across the 848–918 series, including black, white, royal blue, red, green, beige, grey and brown. That breadth is genuinely useful: if you find a shade you like, reordering it later is straightforward.

On sizing, buyer guidance on Stussy generally says true to size already gives a relaxed look, and to size up only for a baggier result. That matches what we found — nobody on our team needed to size up for a normal relaxed fit, only for a deliberately oversized one.

Value

At $8.06, this sits in the budget tier of graphic tees we review. The package — long-staple cotton in the 250–300 gsm range, a non-iron finish, a true loose cut and a wide size and color matrix — is a lot for the money. The caveat is not cost, it is disclosure: the print method and its durability are unstated, and pure cotton needs careful washing. Buy it as a cheap everyday graphic tee and confirm the print details with your agent first, and the maths works.