Chromodoris quadricolor Nudibranch Photo T-Shirt

Description

The Quadricolor Nudibranch T-Shirt puts black-and-white stripes and yellow-orange detail on a broad red sponge, bringing a small reef animal into bold view. Based on Cobi Hay Yacobi’s Red Sea photograph, the design combines a photographic nudibranch with an artistically interpreted sponge.

The animal behind the quadricolor nudibranch T-shirt

This striped animal is a marine gastropod mollusk, one of the nudibranchs whose adults lack an external shell. The plume rising from its back consists of gills used to breathe. At 2Dive, its striped appearance has earned it the nickname “pajama slug.”

Chromodoris quadricolor inhabits the western Indian Ocean, including the Red Sea, and eats sponges. Photographs often place it on red sponges, while observations also document feeding on dark ones. Explore the Australian Museum’s Sea Slug Forum account for its markings and feeding records. The scene here brings the animal and a red sponge into close view.

Photographic stripes on an artistic red sponge

The nudibranch retains its photographic detail on an artistically interpreted red sponge. Broad folded lobes form an irregular oval, and the animal sits toward the lower-right side. The shirt color shows around the open outline: White gives the red a light surround, while Black and Navy provide a darker setting. A small 2Dive logo sits below the artwork.

Chromodoris quadricolor T-shirt fabric and artwork

The Bella+Canvas 3001 is a unisex jersey T-shirt with short sleeves, a crew neck and a retail fit. White, Black and Navy use 100% Airlume combed and ring-spun cotton. The light, breathable fabric weighs 4.2 oz/yd² (142 g/m²), making the shirt an easy choice for everyday wear.

A ribbed knit collar, tapered shoulders and side seams shape the garment, with a tear-away label at the neck. Use the measurements below to compare it with a shirt you already enjoy wearing. The garment and artwork measurements serve different purposes: one guides fit, while the other tells you how much of the front the design occupies.

Including the small logo below the artwork, the print measures approximately 11.00 x 9.58 in (27.9 x 24.3 cm) on L to 5XL. It scales down proportionally to about 91% on M, 82% on S and 75% on XS.

Chromodoris quadricolor T-shirt sizes and fit

To choose among XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL, 4XL and 5XL, start with a T-shirt you like wearing. Lay it flat, measure across the chest immediately below the armholes, and measure from the shoulder’s highest point to the hem. Use the printer’s tables to compare the width and length, with chest circumference also listed.

Inches

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

Centimeters

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 may vary by up to 1.5 in (3.8 cm).

Choose your Chromodoris quadricolor shirt color

Choose White, Black or Navy for $44.99 USD. The price stays the same from XS through 5XL, so you can choose by fit and the background you prefer around the artwork.

Small marine life for days ashore

Take the nudibranch design along on dive trips, beach outings and boat days. Wear it for everyday errands when you want a reef subject in your outfit.

Also as a canvas print

The Chromodoris quadricolor Canvas Print offers this same vertical photograph for a wall, with the striped animal and red sponge together.

Explore more of small marine subjects

Continue with Co’s nudibranch on canvas to compare another marine mollusk. For background on color in underwater photography, visit the underwater white balance guide.

Wear Chromodoris quadricolor as a small discovery

Chromodoris quadricolor offers a different kind of marine shirt from a large fish silhouette. The red shape is easy to notice first, with the striped animal adding the smaller discovery. Choose it if you enjoy artwork that has a clear overall form and something more to examine within it.

Keep the rest of an outfit simple when you want the sponge outline to read clearly. Compare the preview with an open overshirt or jacket you already wear, checking how much of the artwork remains visible. The Chromodoris quadricolor design can be the colorful piece in an otherwise quiet combination.

For a gift, consider someone who searches for nudibranchs on dives or enjoys photographing tiny subjects. Chromodoris quadricolor gives that interest a specific expression. The source image below also lets you see the starting point for the design, including the difference between the photographic animal and its interpreted setting.

Find your next reef subject

Explore invertebrate T-shirts to compare more subjects from Cobi’s collection. Look at Co’s Nudibranch Photo T-Shirt and Flamingo Tongue Snail Photo T-Shirt alongside this design, then choose the animal and composition you most want to spend time with.

The photographer behind the image

Cobi Hay Yacobi is a marine nature photographer specializing in underwater photography. His experience spans more than 20 years and over 1,000 dives in the Red Sea and around the world. Read about Cobi and his underwater photography to meet the person behind the collection.

Printing and shipping

The front design is printed to order in the USA using direct-to-garment (DTG) printing. After printing, estimated delivery is 2–5 business days within the USA or 10–30 business days to Canada, Australia and other eligible countries. Express shipping is not available.

Shipping is free to the USA, Canada and Australia. Other countries offered at checkout cost 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 English shop does not ship to the EU, EEA or UK.

Frequently asked questions

How should I wash and care for the shirt?

Machine wash cold up to 30 °C (86 °F). Use non-chlorine bleach only if needed, tumble dry low and iron on medium heat. Do not dry clean.

Can I send the shirt directly as a gift?

Yes. Enter the recipient’s address for delivery to an eligible country. Check their preferred size and color before ordering; a familiar shirt measured flat is a useful reference when choosing a gift.

How do I order and track my shirt?

Select your size, color and quantity, then add the shirt to your basket. Enter your contact and delivery details and review the full total. Available payment methods appear at checkout and are handled by an authorized payment provider. We email confirmation after payment and a tracking number when your shirt ships.

What if my shirt arrives damaged or misprinted?

Damaged or misprinted shirts are replaced. Read the Returns & Refunds policy for details, including returns and cancellations. Keep your order information so you can refer to the purchase.