As our store manager saw first-hand on his envy-inducing trip to Stone Island HQ, the brand cherishes its extensive archive, constantly dipping into it for inspiration on how to push things forward while remaining mindful of its roots. Inspiring stuff. Now, as with every season since 2012, Stone Island have released an Archivio t-shirt celebrating one of their innovative archival fabrics: the Raso Gommato coated sateen.

Endlessly versatile and practical, the Raso Gommato is a military-spec cotton sateen which is bonded to varying weather resistant membranes, and has been a staple of the brand’s lineup since its first usage. This season’s t-shirt actually uses the fabric itself as a base for the rear print, giving it a subtle texture contrast, with the technical description of the material printed underneath to let everyone know you know your stuff. Meanwhile, the front of the tee sports the iconic Stone Island logo along with embroidered ‘Archivio’ text, giving this limited piece a touch of the gravitas it deserves.

Presented in both a classic white and a seasonal peach colourway, the Stone Island Archivio ‘Raso Gommato’ t-shirt is available now from Aphrodite Clothing.