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M TS 947 T-Shirt - Beige Cold Dye Stone Worked Knit Cotton Linen Men's
Stone. Light. The Space Between.
The THOM KROM M TS 947 is a study in restraint. A 70% cotton, 30% linen worked knit, cold dyed in a stone beige that sits at the intersection of warm and neutral β a color that does not compete, but anchors. The cold dye process works with the dimensional knit surface to produce a finish that is tactile before it is visual: you notice the texture first, then the depth of the tone. This is a garment built for those who understand that the quietest pieces carry the most weight.
Why This T-Shirt Is Different
- Cold Dye Stone Finish: Low-temperature dyeing preserves fiber integrity while producing a tonal beige with natural variation β the knit structure determines where pigment settles, creating a surface that is never uniform.
- Worked Knit Construction: The fabric is structurally textured from the ground up β a gewirkt technique that builds dimension into the weave itself, not applied after the fact.
- Cotton-Linen Blend: 70% cotton for softness and body; 30% linen for breathability, natural hand, and a structural memory that holds the silhouette without stiffness.
- Singular Finish: Cold dye batches cannot be exactly reproduced. The stone tone of this piece is a specific result of a specific process β it will not be made again in precisely this way.
- No Logos, No Branding: THOM KROM's defining principle β the garment earns attention through material and construction alone.
- Considered Silhouette: A cut that sits between relaxed and structured β works tucked, untucked, layered, or as a standalone piece.
- Natural Breathability: The linen content makes this genuinely comfortable in heat β not just aesthetically appropriate for summer, but physically suited to it.
- Improves With Wear: The cold dye finish softens and deepens with each wash; the linen-cotton blend strengthens over time. This piece is built to last and to evolve.
Specifications
- Style: M TS 947
- Color: Stone Beige (Cold Dye)
- Material: 70% Cotton, 30% Linen
- Construction: Worked Knit
- Finish: Cold Dye Stone
- Fit: Regular / Relaxed
- Origin: Turkey
- Brand: THOM KROM
- Season: SS / Transitional
Men's Size Chart
| Size | Chest (cm) | Shoulder (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| S | 96β100 | 43 |
| M | 100β104 | 45 |
| L | 104β108 | 47 |
| XL | 108β114 | 49 |
| XXL | 114β120 | 51 |
The Moment You Put It On
Stone beige is a color that asks nothing of the wearer and gives everything to the outfit. It does not demand attention β it creates space for the rest of the look to breathe. In the M TS 947, that quality is amplified by the worked knit surface: the texture catches light in relief, giving the stone tone a warmth and depth that flat fabrics cannot achieve. It reads differently in morning light than in the evening, differently indoors than out.
The cotton-linen blend settles against the skin with a natural weight that feels deliberate. The linen adds a slight coolness and a structural memory β the garment holds its shape through a full day of wear without losing its ease. This is the kind of piece that becomes a reference point in a wardrobe: the one you reach for when everything else feels like too much.
The Art of Cold Dyeing on Worked Knit
Cold dyeing applied to a worked knit fabric produces a result that neither technique could achieve alone. The low-temperature dye process deposits pigment unevenly across the fabric β a characteristic that, on a flat surface, produces subtle tonal variation. On a worked knit, where the surface already has dimensional texture, the effect is amplified: raised areas of the knit absorb less pigment, recessed areas absorb more, and the result is a color that maps the structure of the fabric itself. The stone beige of the M TS 947 is not a single tone β it is a range of warm neutrals, determined by the knit and the dye process working together. It cannot be reproduced exactly. It should not be.
How to Wear It
- Warm Minimal: M TS 947 stone + wide-leg linen trousers in ecru or sand + leather sandals β the linen content in both pieces creates material coherence as well as visual harmony.
- Tonal Layering: Under an unstructured jacket in camel, stone, or off-white β the cold dye variation in the knit reads as a considered interior layer rather than a simple base.
- Contrast Ground: With dark navy or charcoal trousers and clean leather footwear β the stone beige anchors the look without competing with the darker tones above.
- Transitional Season: Layered under a lightweight overshirt or knit as temperatures drop β the cotton-linen weight sits comfortably beneath without adding bulk.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold (30Β°C), gentle cycle
- Do not tumble dry β lay flat or hang to dry away from direct sunlight to preserve the cold dye stone tone
- Iron on low heat if needed; avoid heavy pressing on the worked knit surface to maintain texture
- Do not bleach
- The cold dye finish deepens and softens naturally with washing β this is intentional and desirable
The quietest pieces carry the most weight. THOM KROM. Cotton-Linen Worked Knit. Cold Dye Construction.











