Norse Projects Niels Classic Stripe - Varsity Green

A Norse Projects classic, this striped short-sleeve t-shirt is cut in a lightweight soft jersey and simple stripe pattern. Finished with set-in sleeves and a contrast ribbed collar.

Fit: Regular

Fabric: 100% Cotton

Features:
- Relaxed tee cut in a lightweight 140gsm cotton jersey
- Contrast ribbed collar
- Double stitched hem and cuffs

Style-no: N01-0563

Designed in Copenhagan, Denmark / Made in Portugal

Originally worn by sailors and fishermen on France’s Atlantic coast, the shirts were given the status of Russia’s official navy uniform in 1874. The modern design with equally wide white and coloured stripes was introduced in 1912. The word ‘telnyashka’ translates to ‘body shirt’ and the single-thread jerseys are still worn as an undergarment by the Russian army and navy today. The colours of the stripes are related to different military functions – black for mariners, light blue for airborne personnel and green for border service.