We ordered the Lee black T-shirt in casual streetwear style through our agent and filmed the unboxing on arrival at the Rotterdam desk, before the tape was cut. The listing is a cotton crew-neck graphic tee — short sleeve, non-hooded, loose fit — with a cartoon baseball cat motif, sold in black and white across sizes S to 5XL. Our order came in at $4.18 against a listed original price of $4.89, SKU 7718774990, and the catalog shows it in stock.
The interesting part of this listing is not the graphic. It is that the same print is offered in two different cotton builds, a 250g heavy version and a lighter 200g one, each in a front or chest placement. That is an unusual amount of choice for a tee at this price, and it is also the thing most likely to be filled incorrectly if nobody checks the option you actually picked.
What we did with the tee
Our testing team treats every apparel order the same way. The parcel is photographed on the grey mat with a dated card, crush damage is logged before the item is unwrapped, and the neck label, care tag and batch stamp are photographed for the file. The shirt is then measured at three points — chest, body length and sleeve — and those numbers are read against the seller's size chart. After that it goes through one cold wash so we can note shrinkage and check the seam allowance at the shoulders and side seams. Two editors sign off before any fit score is final.
Cotton, weight and how the black build reads
The catalog lists 100% cotton as the main fabric, a 180g–250g weight band, standard thickness, and breathability as the material function. We ordered the black 250g heavy-cotton version. In hand it reads as a substantial single jersey for the money: the neckline holds its shape when you pull it over your head rather than stretching out straight away, and the body has enough weight to hang instead of cling. The lighter 200g option is the one to pick if you want a thinner summer layer, but we only had the heavier build on the measuring board.
Print and placement
The graphic is printed onto a solid base rather than woven in. We checked registration and alignment against the product images, compared the front and chest placement options, and photographed the print surface at close range so the file shows the exact surface finish of the unit that arrived.
Fit and sizing
The listing describes a loose fit across S to 5XL with a stated 1cm tolerance, and it publishes no flat garment measurements. That is the gap to close before you order: ask your agent for chest and body length in your size and compare them to a tee you already own. Our own three-point measurements tracked the seller's chart, which is a good sign for consistency but not a substitute for numbers in your size.
Wash test
One cold wash, no dryer. We re-measured the same three points afterwards and noted how the collar and side seams came through. The results went into the review file alongside the dated arrival card, so the shrinkage note is tied to a specific batch rather than to the listing in general.
One black unit, one colourway, one wash. Anything we observed here is batch-specific.
Two cautions we are carrying forward
First, opacity. Our black 250g unit did not read as see-through on the lightbox, but Lee graphic-tee buyers in other threads describe thin, see-through cotton across streetwear brands, and that complaint has real volume behind it. A black heavy-cotton build is the safer side of that pattern; a white 200g build is the one to ask about specifically.
Second, service. Reviews on Lee's own European store describe replies taking a long time and queries going unresolved. That is a brand-store pattern rather than something we hit on this order, but it should shape how you handle a wrong size or a mis-shipped option — sort it out through the agent who placed the order.
What to confirm before you buy
- Which gram weight your selected option actually is, 250g or 200g.
- Front placement or chest placement, matching the photo you want.
- Flat chest and body-length measurements in your size.
- Colourway, since the same print ships in black and white.
None of that is exotic. It is the normal agent checklist, and on a listing with eight colour-and-weight combinations it matters more than usual, because the page image can look identical while the shirt underneath is a different weight.
How we tested
Ordered through our agent at $4.18 and filmed the unboxing. Logged crush damage, photographed neck label, care tag and batch stamp, measured chest, length and sleeve at three points against the seller chart, checked seam allowance, then ran one cold wash for shrinkage. One unit, black 250g build.
Sources and notes
- Catalog product page
- Product listing verified on 2026-10-10.
Does this tee come in more than one fabric weight?
Yes. The listing offers a 250g heavy-cotton build and a lighter 200g one, both described as pure cotton, each in black or white and in a front or chest print placement.
Is the black version see-through?
Our black 250g unit did not read as see-through on the lightbox. Thin-cotton complaints come from buyers of other Lee graphic tees, so treat opacity as batch-specific and ask your agent about a white 200g build.
How should I choose a size?
The listing gives a loose fit from S to 5XL with a 1cm tolerance and no flat numbers. Request chest and body-length measurements in your size from your agent and compare them with a tee you already own.