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M TS 940 T-Shirt - Gray Cold Dye Modal Elastane Cotton Linen Inserts Men's
Grey Across Two Fabrics. Neither the Same.
The THOM KROM M TS 940 in cold dye grey is a study in what happens when a single color is applied to two fundamentally different materials. The 93% modal, 7% elastane shell absorbs the cold dye with a smooth, luminous depth; the 70% cotton, 30% linen worked knit inserts absorb it with tonal variation and texture. The result is a grey that is not one grey — it is a conversation between two fabrics, unified by process and distinguished by material. This is a garment that rewards looking at as much as wearing.
Why This T-Shirt Is Different
- Dual-Material Cold Dye: The cold dye grey reads differently on the modal shell (smooth, deep, slightly luminous) and the cotton-linen inserts (tonal, textured, matte) — a single color producing two distinct material expressions.
- Modal-Elastane Shell: 93% modal delivers exceptional softness and fluid drape; 7% elastane provides recovery and a body-aware fit that holds its shape through a full day of wear.
- Cotton-Linen Worked Knit Inserts: 70% cotton, 30% linen in a gewirkt construction — dimensional texture and natural breathability placed precisely where the garment needs contrast and structure.
- Grey as Material Revelation: Grey is the most demanding color for revealing fabric quality. On the M TS 940, it reveals two distinct material characters simultaneously — the modal's depth and the linen-cotton's texture.
- No Logos, No Branding: THOM KROM's defining restraint — the garment communicates entirely through material, construction, and the cold dye process.
- Unrepeatable Finish: Cold dye across mixed fabrics cannot be exactly reproduced. The grey of this piece is specific to this dye run and these two materials.
- Exceptional Softness: Modal is softer than cotton, more breathable than synthetic alternatives, and improves with washing — the shell of this garment becomes more refined over time.
- Seasonless Performance: The modal breathes and regulates temperature naturally; the linen inserts amplify that quality. This piece works from spring through early autumn without adjustment.
Specifications
- Style: M TS 940
- Color: Gray (Cold Dye)
- Shell Material: 93% Modal, 7% Elastane
- Insert Material: 70% Cotton, 30% Linen (Worked Knit)
- Finish: Cold Dye Grey
- Fit: Regular / Body-Aware
- Origin: Turkey
- Brand: THOM KROM
- Season: SS / Transitional
Men's Size Chart
| Size | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 94–98 | 43 |
| M | 98–102 | 45 |
| L | 102–106 | 47 |
| XL | 106–112 | 49 |
| XXL | 112–118 | 51 |
The Moment You Put It On
The modal shell of the M TS 940 settles against the skin with an immediacy that most fabrics take several wears to achieve. It is soft without being delicate, fluid without losing structure — the 7% elastane ensures the garment moves with the body rather than away from it. The cold dye grey on the modal surface has a depth that shifts between warm and cool depending on the light: indoors it reads as a considered mid-grey; in natural light it takes on a subtle warmth that prevents it from reading as cold or flat.
The cotton-linen inserts introduce a different register entirely. Where the modal flows, the worked knit holds. Where the modal absorbs the grey smoothly, the linen-cotton carries it with tonal variation — lighter on the raised knit ridges, deeper in the recessed areas. The contrast between the two fabrics is not decorative. It is the point. This is a garment where the construction is the design.
The Art of Cold Dyeing Across Mixed Fabrics
Applying cold dye to a garment constructed from two fundamentally different fabric types — a smooth modal-elastane shell and a textured cotton-linen worked knit — requires precise calibration. Modal and linen-cotton absorb pigment at different rates and with different characteristics: modal takes dye evenly and deeply, producing a smooth, consistent tone; linen-cotton absorbs unevenly, with the natural variation of the cold dye process amplified by the dimensional texture of the worked knit. The result is a garment where a single grey exists in two distinct material expressions simultaneously. This is not a limitation of the process — it is the intention. THOM KROM uses the differential absorption of mixed fabrics as a design tool, producing a color that reveals the construction of the garment rather than concealing it.
How to Wear It
- Monochrome Depth: M TS 940 grey + charcoal or slate wide-leg trousers + minimal leather footwear — the dual-material grey surface provides all the visual complexity the look needs.
- Tonal Contrast: With black trousers and a black overshirt left open — the cold dye grey reads as a considered mid-tone; the modal luminosity prevents the look from reading as flat.
- Warm Palette: Tucked into camel or stone trousers with a raw-edge belt — the cool grey against warm neutral fabric creates a palette that feels deliberate and considered.
- Fluid Layering: Under a lightweight linen or modal overshirt — the fluid modal shell layers without bulk; the worked knit inserts read through the open front as deliberate texture.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (30°C), gentle cycle — modal is sensitive to high temperatures
- Do not tumble dry — lay flat or hang to dry away from direct sunlight to preserve both the modal drape and the cold dye grey depth
- Iron on low heat if needed; the modal shell is sensitive to high heat — use a pressing cloth if ironing directly
- Do not bleach
- Both the modal shell and the cold dye finish improve with gentle, consistent care — this piece is built to last and to evolve
One color. Two fabrics. One garment that is neither and both. THOM KROM. Modal-Elastane Shell. Cotton-Linen Worked Knit Inserts. Cold Dye Construction.









