VANTA x FORGE "Heraldic Crest" Heavyweight Jacquard Tapestry Boxy Tee

​Product Overview

​A commanding crossover combining bespoke artisan textile craft with modern streetwear architecture. Born from the collaborative lens of VANTA x FORGE, this piece steps away from conventional prints in favor of a full, custom-loomed jacquard tapestry weave. Featuring medieval heraldic iconography across divided collegiate color blocks—rich mustard gold, royal navy, crimson, and deep forest green—it showcases an eagle with outstretched wings and a badger flanking the central "V" shield, anchored by a bold "VANTA" banner scroll. Cut in an exaggerated boxy silhouette with wide dropped shoulders, it holds an imposing, structured drape that commands attention.

​Detailed Product Breakdown

​1. Silhouette & Cut

• ​Boxy Profile: Wide, squared-off torso tailored to hang straight and rigid away from the body without clinging or tapering.

 

• ​Shoulder & Sleeve Construction: Pronounced dropped shoulders flowing into wide-cut, structured elbow-grazing sleeves that maintain their rectangular volume.

 

• ​Hemline & Structure: Clean-finished straight hem with substantial body weight, designed to layer cleanly over wide-leg skate denim, cargos, or heavyweight track pants.

 

​2. Fabric & Weave Craft

• ​Material: Ultra-heavyweight multi-yarn cotton-blend jacquard tapestry weave (~420–460 GSM).

 

• ​Weave Construction: Fully woven pattern created directly on the loom using individual dyed threads rather than surface printing, creating rich tactile texture, raw depth, and permanent vibrancy that never cracks or peels.

 

• ​Color Palette: Archival heraldic tones—Antique Gold, Royal Navy, Deep Wine Crimson, Forest Green, and Charcoal Black.

 

• ​Hand Feel: Substantial, structured hand feel with a smooth interior finish for zero abrasion and all-day comfort against the skin.

​3. Graphic & Detailing

• ​Front Artwork: A medieval heraldic coat-of-arms layout showcasing a perched eagle, an aggressive badger, astrological charting, and the central monogram crest "V", underlined by the iconic "VANTA" arched banner.

 

• ​Collar Construction: Heavy-gauge 1.25" (approx. 3 cm) solid black ribbed crewneck collar reinforced to anchor the heavy tapestry fabric and prevent sagging.

 

• ​Finishing: Flat-locked internal seams, custom co-branded woven collaboration nape label, and finished hems reinforced with double-needle topstitching.

 

​Technical Specifications

• ​Collaboration: VANTA x FORGE Limited Edition

 

• ​Fabric Composition: 80% Combed Cotton, 20% Polyester Jacquard Woven Tapestry

 

• ​Fabric Weight: ~420–450 GSM (Heavyweight Tapestry)

 

• ​Colorway: Multi / Antique Gold / Royal Navy / Crimson / Forest Green / Black

 

• ​Technique: Yarn-Dyed Full Jacquard Weave (Zero Surface Screen Print)

 

• ​Fit Profile: Boxy / Oversized / Drop-Shoulder

 

​Care Instructions

• ​Hand wash cold or gentle machine wash inside out in a protective laundry mesh bag to safeguard the woven yarn loops.

 

• ​Use a gentle, mild detergent; do not use bleach or optical brighteners.

 

• ​Lay flat to dry on a towel to preserve the garment's rectangular structure and prevent fabric stretching.

 

• ​Warm iron on reverse side using a pressing cloth if needed; do not iron ribs directly