OX16 T-shirts: graphic tees and how to wear them

An OX16 t shirt is the easiest way into the brand: a heavyweight cotton graphic tee in a relaxed fit, priced from £35. This guide runs through the current designs, explains how the tees fit, and gives practical ideas for wearing and caring for them.

What makes an OX16 T-shirt

Every tee in the OX16 T-shirts category shares the same basics: heavyweight cotton, a relaxed streetwear cut and a large graphic that carries the design. The difference between them is the artwork, so choosing one is mainly about which story or style you like.

The designs

Logo tees

The Smoked Logo Tee puts the OX16 name front and centre and is the most versatile option if you want something that goes with everything. The Call of 0X16 Tee is a playful take on the brand name.

Plaid Smiley tees

The Plaid Smiley OX Tee and the Plaid Smiley OX Tee (White Edition) carry the plaid smiley graphic that also appears on the Plaid Smiley Utility Cap. Choose the white edition for a lighter summer look, or the original if you prefer a darker base.

The Assembly Guide tees

The Assembly Guide Tee and The Assembly Guide Tee (Black Edition) use an instruction-manual style graphic. The black edition is the easier one to pair with dark joggers and jackets.

Music and character tees

The DJ Deck Tee and the Homebass Tee lean into music culture, while the Chemistry Professor Tee (£60) features a detailed cartoon of a grinning professor in a lab coat holding a canister, with blue balloons in the background and a bubble-style OX16 logo underneath.

How OX16 tees fit

The tees come in XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL and 3XL and are cut relaxed, with room through the body.

• Usual size: gives the intended relaxed streetwear fit.
• One size down: a closer fit if you plan to tuck the tee in or wear it under a jacket.
• One size up: a more oversized, dropped-shoulder look. Expect a longer body and sleeves.

The most reliable check is to lay your favourite tee flat, measure across the chest from armpit to armpit and along the back from collar to hem, then compare with the details on the product page.

How to wear an OX16 t shirt

With shorts in summer

Pair a graphic tee with sweat shorts or wide-leg denim from the OX16 shorts range. The Motion Logo Tee & Curved Piping Shorts Set does this for you, pairing a black motion-print logo tee with matching piped sweat shorts. Our shorts, caps and bags guide has more warm-weather combinations.

Under a zip hoodie or jacket

A tee is the base layer for most outfits in the range. Wear a logo tee under a busy hoodie such as the Subway Map Zip Hoodie, or let a bright graphic show under a plainer track jacket. See our hoodies and jackets guide for which outer layers suit which tees.

With joggers

A tee with relaxed joggers and clean trainers is the everyday OX16 outfit. Keep the colours simple: a black or white tee with black or grey joggers lets the graphic do the talking.

One graphic at a time

Most OX16 tees have a strong, detailed print. The outfit usually looks best when the tee is the only busy piece. If you want to add pattern elsewhere, keep it to something small, like a cap.

Building a small tee rotation

If you are buying more than one OX16 t shirt, a simple approach is to mix one logo tee, one character or music graphic and one lighter colour. For example, the Smoked Logo Tee for days when you want something understated, the DJ Deck Tee or Chemistry Professor Tee when you want the graphic to be the focus, and the Plaid Smiley OX Tee (White Edition) for warmer weather. That gives you a tee for most outfits without repeating the same look, and all three work under the same zip hoodie or track jacket.

Caring for graphic tees

Printed graphics last longest with gentle handling:

• Turn the tee inside out before washing.
• Wash cool with similar colours; heavy cotton can shrink in hot water.
• Skip the tumble dryer and dry flat or on a hanger.
• Never iron directly over the print. Iron on the reverse if needed.
• Follow the care label inside each garment.

Ordering and returns

UK delivery takes 3–4 working days, with free shipping to the UK and Europe. If the size is wrong, you can return an unworn tee with tags within 30 days of delivery; see the refund and returns page for how.

FAQ

How much is an OX16 t shirt?

Most OX16 tees are £35. The Chemistry Professor Tee is £60. Prices are shown in GBP on each product page.

Do OX16 T-shirts run big?

They are cut relaxed, so they are roomier than a slim-fit tee. Take your usual size for the intended fit or size down for a closer one.

How do I stop the print cracking?

Wash the tee inside out on a cool cycle, avoid the tumble dryer and do not iron over the graphic. Always check the care label.

See every design when you browse the full OX16 shop.