With the V.PT. TEE 26-01, WEST RIDE presents an exceptional graphic T-shirt that combines classic American motorcycle culture with Japanese perfection. The striking artwork features the fictional motorcycle club "WESTRIDE FREE WHEELIN'," which was created as an homage to the motorcycle culture of the American occupation period in Japan. The powerful motif embodies freedom, adventure, and the distinctive spirit of the early biker and hot rod scene.

The shirt is made from high-quality 100% cotton, which is slowly knitted on traditional loopwheel machines from #16 Single Yarn. This elaborate manufacturing process creates a seamless tubular body with an exceptionally soft feel and an authentic vintage texture.

Characteristic of WEST RIDE's Vintage Body Series are the subtle horizontal shadings in the fabric. These are created using traditional spinning techniques, where cotton fibers of different strengths are processed together. This natural fabric appearance is reminiscent of original vintage T-shirts from the 1940s and 1950s and makes every shirt a true one-of-a-kind.

WEST RIDE also uncompromisingly relies on historical manufacturing techniques for the finishing. The sleeve and hem finishes are made with classic single-stitch seams, while the heavily used neckline is reinforced with a robust triple-binder construction. Additional shoulder reinforcements ensure that the shirt retains its shape even after many years.

The color Vintage Cream underlines the authentic heritage look and is reminiscent of perfectly aged original shirts from the golden years of American motorcycle and workwear culture.

Like all WEST RIDE products, this model is also entirely made in Japan and impresses with uncompromising material quality, exceptional craftsmanship, and the highest attention to detail.

Details

• Original WEST RIDE V.PT. TEE 26-01
• Color: Vintage Cream
• Exclusive "WESTRIDE FREE WHEELIN'" Frontprint
• Vintage Body Series
• 100% Cotton
• Traditional Loopwheel Tubular Knit
• #16 Single Yarn Jersey
• No Side Seams
• Authentic Horizontal Vintage Texture
• Classic Single-Stitch Hems
• Triple Reinforced Collar (Triple Binder)
• Particularly Durable Craftsmanship
• Pleasantly Soft Feel
• Unwashed
• Made in Japan

Size Chart

Fit

The V.PT. TEE 26-01 has a classic regular fit with a slightly relaxed silhouette. Due to the seamless tubular body, the shirt is particularly comfortable to wear and develops the typical character of high-quality loopwheel shirts with increasing wear.

Since the shirt is delivered unwashed, a slight natural shrinkage may occur after the first wash. If you are between two sizes or prefer a slightly looser fit, you should consider this when choosing a size.

Styling Tip

The Vintage Cream goes perfectly with raw denim, selvedge jeans, chinos, or classic military pants. The shirt looks particularly authentic under a denim jacket, leather jacket, or a classic work jacket. A timeless essential for fans of heritage fashion, vintage motorcycle culture, and American workwear.

Care Instructions

• Machine wash at 30 °C
• Wash inside out
• Do not tumble dry
• Wash with similar colors
• Do not iron directly on the print
• Due to the unwashed fabric, slight shrinkage may occur after the first wash.