100 (Kotahi rau) Longsleeve Tee (The Imperfects)

Our 100 Longsleeve Tee is full of heart — literally. This limited edition piece features 100 illustrated manawa (hearts) on the back, each representing different congenital heart defects (CHD). One bold green heart stands out — symbolising the 1 in 100 tamariki born with a CHD. It’s also Ruby’s CHD: TOF (Tetralogy of Fallot).

These tees come from a batch that didn’t go quite to plan — some have small flaws like print marks or uneven dye. But they’re still totally wearable, and still full of meaning.

Made from 100% cotton in Bali, they’re soft, comfy, and designed for everyday adventure. The fit is easy, unisex, and ideal for layering or wearing on its own.

Each tee in this release also carries our original branding, Dear Ruby, due to a long manufacturing delay. We’ve since become Dear Rubes — but this batch is still part of our story.

If you're happy to embrace a few imperfections in exchange for a tee that’s packed with kaupapa, this one’s for you. There is an example of imperfections in the images. 

💛 $1 from every tee goes to Heart Kids New Zealand (Tamariki Manawa Maīa), supporting children with CHDs and their whānau.

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