Swimmer Shirt

From £17.50
  • Original hand-drawn rat design
  • Airlume combed & ring-spun cotton · DTG printed
  • Sizes XS–5XL
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Sizes shown on the listing: XS £17.50 · S £17.50 · M £17.50 · L £17.50 · XL £17.50 · 2XL £19.90 · 3XL £19.90 · 4XL £23.90 · 5XL £23.90

Some designs need explaining. The Swimmer Shirt doesn't: it's a rat, it's about game day, and it's an original tee rather than a stock graphic.

Who the Swimmer Shirt is for

This one is aimed squarely at rec-league players and weekend competitors. It sits in the Sport part of the collection, alongside the other designs about game day.

Wearing and using it

It's a premium unisex tee, so the fit is relaxed rather than fitted, and it layers under a flannel or jacket without bunching. Sizes run XS–5XL.

As a gift

The reason this lands as a gift: it isn't a joke about the person, it's a joke they're already in on about game day.

From the listing

A funny swimmer shirt for swim team members, pool lovers and anyone who knows the struggle of catching their breath. The design features a scruffy chaotic rat clinging to the pool edge beneath the phrase “Breathing Is Overrated,” creating a relatable swimming humor tee and swimmer gift.

Our chaotic storybook rat has messy grey fur, oversized ears, a pink nose and the exhausted expression of someone who seriously underestimated the workout. The pool water, distressed ink lines and soft watercolor textures give the artwork a vintage hand-drawn character.

A memorable gift for swimmers, swim team members, pool lovers, swimming coaches and anyone who enjoys sarcastic sports humor. It works well as a birthday gift, swim team present, training-day shirt or casual graphic tee for people who would rather float than do another lap.

Premium Unisex Crewneck T-shirt | Bella + Canvas 3001

Fabrication: Made from 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton.

Features a side-seamed, unisex tailored fit enhancing body contour and comfort.

Available in black and white, from XS to 5XL.

This t-shirt is renowned for its soft feel and sturdy construction, ideal for DTG printing. Designed specifically with DTG printing in mind, ensuring a clean, vibrant print.

Available in an extensive color range, providing versatile options for personalization .

Produced with eco-friendly processes and materials.

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FAQ

Who is the Swimmer Shirt for?

It's made for anyone who takes the game seriously and themselves less so. The humor is self-directed rather than aimed at anyone, which is why it works both as something you buy for yourself and as a gift.

What sizes does the Swimmer Shirt come in?

Sizes XS–5XL. Every design in the collection runs the full range rather than stopping at XL, so there's no separate plus-size selection to hunt through.

What is it made from?

A premium unisex tee in Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton, DTG printed so the artwork sits in the fabric rather than on top of it. Available in black or white.

How much is the Swimmer Shirt?

From £17.50, depending on size. It's printed to order, and shipping is calculated at checkout based on your delivery address.

Is the artwork original?

Yes — every character starts as a hand-drawn sketch by ArtDesignByNora, in a vintage ink and watercolor style. Nothing in the shop uses templates, stock graphics or clip art.

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