Description
The Orchid Dottyback Blue Brushwork Photo T-Shirt carries a purple reef fish through loose strokes of deep blue, cobalt and turquoise. It brings an underwater palette into everyday clothes without losing the detail of Cobi Hay Yacobi’s photograph. Choose this version when cooler colors feel most like you.
On this page
Orchid Dottyback Blue Brushwork: the design
The purple fish retains its photographic appearance, including its fins and dark eye stripe. Rough diagonal deep blue, cobalt and turquoise pigment surrounds it, with scattered paint droplets and an irregular open edge. The shirt shows through around the artwork. A small 2Dive logo sits vertically at the lower-left edge of the design without covering the fish. The original reef photograph appears below for comparison.
Meet the orchid dottyback
The orchid dottyback is Pseudochromis fridmani, part of the family Pseudochromidae. Its wild range is the Red Sea, where it lives around reefs, often near vertical rock faces and beneath overhangs. Nearby holes offer shelter among that structure.
The FishBase orchid dottyback account records a maximum length of about 6.3 cm and a habitat depth range of about 1 to 60 meters. These are species records, rather than measurements of the fish or dive shown here. They give context to the small animal whose purple body occupies the photograph.
Keep the color close to the water
The orchid dottyback gives the design a recognizable center, while the surrounding blues connect it to the feeling of an underwater photograph. Try the shirt with plain jeans or shorts so the broken edges of the artwork have room to show. The front view is useful for comparing how the painted marks sit against each fabric color.
If you are choosing a gift, consider the colors the recipient wears often. This version makes sense for someone who returns to blues and cooler tones. The orchid dottyback remains a specific animal with a story, so the shirt can say something about their interest in reef life as well as their choice of color.
Cotton, printing and delivery
For this photograph, we use the Bella+Canvas 3001 unisex jersey short-sleeve T-shirt in a retail fit. All available colors are 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. The fabric is light and breathable at 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²). A crew neck with a ribbed knit collar, tapered shoulders, side seams and a tear-away label finish the shirt.
The blank is sourced from Honduras. Bella+Canvas is a Fair Labor Association participant and Platinum WRAP certified. The shirt also carries REACH certification.
A print partner in the USA prints the front design to order with direct-to-garment (DTG). Including the vertical lower-left logo, the L to 5XL print measures approximately 12.31 x 9.03 in (31.3 x 22.9 cm). It scales down proportionally to about 91% on M, 82% on S and 75% on XS.
Your order includes free shipping to the USA, Canada and Australia. After printing, delivery takes about 2-5 business days within the USA or 10-30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible destinations. These are estimates; express shipping is unavailable.
For other countries offered at checkout, shipping is US$12 for the first shirt plus US$8 for each additional item. The total appears before payment. Import duties or taxes may apply outside the USA. The shop does not ship to the EU, EEA or UK. Allow time for production before counting the delivery period, especially for a gift.
Choose your fit
Find your reference measurements by laying a well-fitting T-shirt flat. Measure straight across the chest just below its armholes and from the highest point of the shoulder down to the hem. Compare with the printer’s guide for XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL. The unisex cut is straighter and longer than a women’s fitted T-shirt.
| Size | Chest width (flat) | Chest all round | Length | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 16.5 | 33 | 27 | 8.6 |
| S | 18 | 36 | 28 | 8.9 |
| M | 20 | 40 | 29 | 9.2 |
| L | 22 | 44 | 30 | 9.5 |
| XL | 24 | 48 | 31 | 9.7 |
| 2XL | 26 | 52 | 32 | 10 |
| 3XL | 28 | 56 | 33 | 10.4 |
| 4XL | 30 | 60 | 34 | 10.8 |
| 5XL | 32 | 64 | 35 | 11.2 |
| Size | Chest width (flat) | Chest all round | Length | Sleeve |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 41.9 | 83.8 | 68.6 | 21.8 |
| S | 45.7 | 91.4 | 71.1 | 22.6 |
| M | 50.8 | 101.6 | 73.7 | 23.4 |
| L | 55.9 | 111.8 | 76.2 | 24.1 |
| XL | 61 | 121.9 | 78.7 | 24.6 |
| 2XL | 66 | 132.1 | 81.3 | 25.4 |
| 3XL | 71.1 | 142.2 | 83.8 | 26.4 |
| 4XL | 76.2 | 152.4 | 86.4 | 27.4 |
| 5XL | 81.3 | 162.6 | 88.9 | 28.4 |
Measurements have a possible variation of up to 1.5 in (3.8 cm).
Compare the table columns using one unit system throughout. Sleeve length can help you compare the overall shape with a shirt you already enjoy wearing. If you prefer more room through the body, use a reference shirt with that same amount of ease rather than assuming your usual letter size will give the result you want.
Choose your orchid dottyback shirt color
White, Black and Navy are available at $44.99 USD in every listed size. Choose the fit and background color you prefer without a size surcharge.
The orchid dottyback design offers several blues to compare with the fabric around it. White makes the irregular outer shape easy to follow. Black gives the cooler paint marks a dark surround, while Navy brings the artwork closer to the shirt’s background. Choose by looking at the whole front view, including the spaces between the scattered marks.
Care for your shirt
Machine wash cold, up to 30 °C (86 °F). Use non-chlorine bleach only if needed. Tumble dry low, iron on medium heat and do not dry clean.
More photographs to consider
To enjoy this reef scene at home as well, explore the matching Orchid Dottyback Canvas Print, featuring the same purple fish.
The humbug damselfish canvas pairs black and white stripes with colorful corals. For a photographic perspective on these subjects, read the underwater white balance guide and return to the colors around the dottyback.
Browse the fish photo T-shirts collection to compare subjects. For two more options, see Purple Orchid Dottyback Photo T-Shirt and Purple Orchid Dottyback Golden Brushwork Photo T-Shirt. Open the product views side by side and choose the composition you most want to return to.
The photographer behind the image
This image belongs to Cobi Hay Yacobi’s underwater photography collection. He has been diving for over 20 years, with more than 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. His About page shares more about the photographer behind the work.
Frequently asked questions
Can I send this shirt directly as a gift?
Yes. Enter the recipient’s delivery address at checkout. Before placing the order, confirm the size and color they would prefer, so the gift feels like a choice made for them.
What if the shirt arrives damaged or misprinted?
Damaged or misprinted shirts are replaced. Read the Returns & Refunds policy for the terms that apply to this made-to-order product, including returns and cancellations.
Which payment methods can I use?
The available methods appear at checkout. Payments are handled by an authorized payment provider. Review your selected options and the full total before completing payment.
Order your orchid dottyback shirt
Choose the size and color you want for your orchid dottyback shirt, then add the quantity to your cart.
- Enter your contact information and delivery address.
- Check your product options and address for any errors before paying.
- Complete payment using an available checkout method.
Your order confirmation arrives by email after payment; this is when the contract is formed. Keep that email as your record of the order. A separate email supplies the tracking number when your shirt ships.
Reviews
There are no reviews yet.