The Founder Tee — Jigorō Kanō

Before Judo became a global sport, there was an idea.

The Founder Tee pays tribute to Jigorō Kanō—the founder of Judo and the man whose philosophy transformed martial arts around the world.

Inspired by the bold repetition and saturated color of the Pop Art movement, Kanō’s iconic portrait is reimagined through six contrasting colorways, blending traditional Judo history with modern streetwear culture.

Printed on a heavyweight, oversized 300 GSM cotton tee, The Founder is built with a structured drape and substantial feel that separates it from the standard graphic T-shirt.

Item Number: UT0162

Gender: Unisex

Fabric: 100% cotton

Fabric Weight: 8.8 oz/yd² (300 g/m²)

Fabric Thickness: Moderate

Care Instructions: Machine wash at 30°C (gentle cycle); Do not bleach; Tumble dry low; Iron at low temperature, avoid ironing on print; Do not dry clean

Features: Basics, Casual, Daily Casual, Holiday, Outdoor, Party, Office, Pure Cotton, Short Sleeve, Drop Shoulder, Round Neck / O-Neck, Regular, Oversized, Spring, Summer

Print Size: 40*52cm

Notes: Minor batch differences can occur during blank garment production due to variations in fabric, dye and processing. This is common in apparel manufacturing, and we work hard to keep every item consistent.