Colorblock Mesh Graphic Jersey Tee

Where structure breathes, and motion defines the cut.

Introducing The Velocity Layer Top from Empty Reference. This is base layer re-engineered as a technical schematic for an active life. We deconstructed the standard tee and rebuilt it with intention, assigning specific functions to distinct zones of its architecture.

The core—the literal and figurative heart of the garment—is a vertical panel of premium 100% cotton in bright white. This central column sits over the torso, offering superior softness, moisture absorption, and a clean canvas for the bold, centered brand logo. It is your stable, comfortable anchor.

Radiating from this core are the ventilation zones: sleeves and side panels crafted from a performance blue mesh fabric. This material provides exceptional airflow, lightweight mobility, and a modern, textured visual. It represents the shirt's respiratory system, keeping you cool as your activity level rises.

Defining the outermost boundaries are charcoal grey accents, tracing the outer edges of the side panels and cuffing the sleeves. This dark, stabilizing hue grounds the vibrant blue and white, enhancing the shirt's sharp, graphic silhouette and adding a layer of sophisticated contrast.

The result is a shirt that looks and performs with athletic intelligence. Every line is deliberate, every material choice serves a purpose. It's built for the gym, the run, or the street—anywhere dynamic living happens.

⚡ The Anatomy of Kinetic Design:

✔ Tri-Zone Material Construction: The foundational innovation. The shirt is assembled from three specialized materials, each defining a part of the body's experience: Cotton for core comfort, Mesh for peripheral breathability, and Solid knit for structural definition. This creates a shirt that actively manages temperature and movement.
✔ Strategic Mesh Panel Placement: The blue mesh isn't just decorative; it's strategically located along the sides (often a high-heat area) and across the entire sleeve. This maximizes ventilation where it's needed most during physical activity, offering a tangible cooling effect.
✔ Graphic Three-Color Blocking: The stark contrast between white, vibrant blue, and charcoal grey creates an instant, high-visibility graphic impact. The color blocking visually segments the body, enhancing the shirt's dynamic, athletic posture even at rest.
✔ Centered Brand Logo on Cotton Canvas: The logo is prominently printed on the central white cotton panel. This placement makes it the focal point of the design, anchoring the composition and turning the brand mark into an integral part of the graphic statement.
✔ Performance-Oriented, Athletic Fit: Cut with a lean, athletic silhouette that complements the body in motion—slim through the torso and arms without being restrictive. The fit is optimized for layering under kits or for wearing solo as a statement piece.
✔ The Empty Reference on "Functional Geometry": We view the active body as a system of zones: stability, ventilation, and output. This shirt maps that system. The white cotton core is the stability zone—the stable, absorbent center. The blue mesh is the ventilation zone—the released breath. The charcoal edges are the definition zone—the sharp boundary of action. Wearing it is an alignment of form with intentional function.

🏃 Design Details: Engineered for Motion

The Seam as a Blueprint: The seams separating the cotton, mesh, and charcoal fabric are clean and deliberate, acting like drawn lines on a technical diagram. They highlight the shirt's conceptual construction.

The Sensory Contrast: The feel transitions from the soft, familiar hand of cotton on the chest to the lightweight, slightly textured open-knit of the mesh on the sides and arms, creating an interactive sensory experience.

The Silhouette in Action: In motion, the mesh panels expand and contract visibly, emphasizing breathability. The static color blocking transforms into a dynamic display of segmented movement.

👕 Styling Your Performance Statement

This top is versatile, functioning as both high-performance gear and street-ready sportswear.

The Pure Performance Layer: Wear it as intended—as a base layer under a training jacket or alone for runs, gym sessions, or any high-energy activity. Pair with technical shorts or athletic joggers. Its functionality shines in motion.

The Techwear Street Style: Leverage its athletic aesthetic for urban fashion. Pair it with tailored sweatpants, cargo pants, or distressed denim, and finish with chunky sneakers. The technical details of the shirt elevate a casual look with purpose-driven design.

The Layered Contrast: Wear it under an open, loose-fitting button-down shirt or a sleeveless puffer vest. Let the bold color blocking and mesh sleeves become the eye-catching elements that peek through, adding depth and a sporty edge to a relaxed outfit.

Its Natural Habitat: The gym, the running trail, the skate park, streetwear gatherings, or any context that values a synthesis of technical performance, bold graphics, and modern style.

Model KIKI: 186cm / 65kg, wears size L
Model MARY: 173cm / 49kg, wears size S