In 596 AD, on Mount Shigi, the warrior god Bishamonten appeared in the Hour, the Day and the Year of the Tiger: a divine sign of strength and courage. From that moment Byakko, the White Tiger, was born — a symbol of victory and martial spirit. The inscription Kachidoki 596 AD celebrates that battle cry of triumph that precedes combat and knows no defeat.

• Oversized unisex fit, dropped shoulders. Sizes S to XXL.
• 100% cotton, 350 GSM brushed organic ring-spun combed. Double-layer hood, kangaroo pocket, 2x1 rib at cuffs and hem.
• GOTS, OEKO-TEX, Fair Wear and PETA-Approved Vegan certified.
• Screen printed by hand in Italy.
• Wash inside out at 30°C. Do not tumble dry, and never iron on the print.

Every certification on this garment is independently audited. Here is what each one actually guarantees:

• GOTS — Global Organic Textile Standard. The cotton is organically grown, and every stage after it, from spinning to printing, meets environmental and social criteria.
• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 — every component of the finished garment has been tested for substances harmful to human health.
• Fair Wear Foundation — the manufacturing facilities are independently audited on working conditions, wages and hours.
• PETA-Approved Vegan — no animal-derived material at any stage.

Screen printing and finishing happen by hand in Italy.