Cooling Relaxed White Tee

The White Tee, Perfected.

Introducing The Foundation Tee from Empty Reference—the result of a disciplined pursuit, not of novelty, but of absolute essence. We began with a simple, audacious question: what if the most humble garment in your wardrobe was also the most intelligently engineered? This is not a souvenir-shop basic. It is a performance layer disguised in pure, potent simplicity.

The journey is written in the fit. After dozens of iterations, we arrived at a true-shoulder cut—where the sleeve seam sits precisely at the acme of your shoulder bone. This single, critical detail is the source of its crisp, polished silhouette, eliminating slouch and providing a clean line that layers flawlessly under any garment. The body length is deliberately optimized: long enough to stay tucked, short enough to wear untucked with purposeful proportion.

The innovation is woven into the very fiber. Our proprietary 70% polyester / 30% Sorona® blend is a modern alchemy. Sorona®, partially derived from renewable plant sugars, delivers a remarkable combination of luxurious softness, mechanical stretch recovery (so it never bags out), and inherent UPF sun protection. It is a tee that actively works for you, guarding your skin and maintaining its impeccable form, wear after wear, wash after wash.

This is the blank page. The clear note. The perfect baseline. It is the first piece you reach for and the last you retire.

⚙️ The Engineering of a Modern Essential:

✔ The True-Shoulder Architecture: The cornerstone of its superior drape. This precise cut creates a sharp, athletic silhouette that frames the body correctly, setting it apart from the boxy, dropped-shoulder cut of standard tees. It looks tailored, not tossed-on.
✔ Sorona®-Infused Performance Fabric: The 30% Sorona® is the game-changer. It provides:
- Built-in UV Protection: Wear it as a first line of defense against sun exposure.
- Exceptional Shape Memory: Resists stretching out at the neckline and hem. It rebounds to its original form.
- Softer, Drier Hand-Feel: Offers superior comfort and moisture management compared to standard poly-cotton blends.
✔ The Optimized Proportions: Every measurement is deliberate. The chest width, sleeve length, and body length are balanced to achieve a versatile, modern fit that works for both layered and standalone wear.
✔ The Purity of Purpose: No graphics, no tags, no distractions. It is a tool for self-expression, providing an uninterrupted canvas that puts the focus on cut, comfort, and performance.
✔ The Empty Reference on "Essential Engineering": We build foundations, not just clothing. The true-shoulder cut is the "blueprint"—the non-negotiable structure. The Sorona® blend is the "smart material"—the responsive, protective system. Together, they create not a basic, but a platform. It is the ultimate tool for building your climate.

🧪 The Invisible Details:

The Feel: The fabric has a smooth, cool hand-feel with a subtle weight and drape that conveys quality immediately upon touch. It feels substantial yet breathable.

The Performance: Its moisture-wicking and quick-dry properties make it ideal for travel, active days, or hot climates. The UPF protection is a constant, invisible benefit.

The Durability: Engineered for the long term. The color resists yellowing, the seams are robust, and the fabric’s resilience ensures it won’t become a shapeless rag after a season.

👖 Styling The Ultimate Canvas

Its purpose is to disappear elegantly, allowing you to shine.

The Perfect Under-layer: The definitive tee to wear under unbuttoned shirts, lightweight sweaters, and jackets. Its clean lines and lack of bulk create a smooth foundation.

The Minimalist Statement: Wear it alone with impeccably tailored trousers, dark denim, or linen shorts. Let the precision of the fit and the purity of the white be the entire statement.

The Performance Base: Ideal for travel, outdoor activities, or hot days where sun protection and comfort are key, paired with technical shorts or joggers.

Its Natural Habitat: Every day. The studio, the city, the weekend, beneath a suit, on a hike, or across a continent. It is the universal.

Model 1: 188cm / 72kg, wears size XL.
Model 2: 172cm / 45kg, wears size M.
Manual measurement may vary by 1–2cm.