Malfini’s Origin 171 is a 160 GSM organic-cotton T-shirt made in Bangladesh. After the first wash, it remained almost unchanged in length but became noticeably narrower across the chest, shoulders and hem. Testing is continuing through ten washes and extended wear.
Product overview
Product specifications and supply-chain information are based on information provided by the brand unless otherwise stated.
1. Fabric and construction in new condition
The photographs below document the fabric, collar and overall construction in new condition, before washing.
2. Fit and comfort
Fit shown before washing
3. Testing progress
Dimensions and weight
Tested size: L
| Measurement | New | After 1 wash |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157,6 g | 153,8 g |
| Body length | 74,8 cm | 74,9 cm |
| Chest width | 53,2 cm | 51 cm |
| Sleeve length | 21 cm | 21,2 cm |
| Shoulder width | 47,5 cm | 44,3 cm |
| Hem width | 54,9 cm | 51,5 cm |
| Average dimensional change | — | — |
Measurements are recorded to one decimal place, but should not be read as millimetre-level accuracy. Soft garments can shift slightly depending on how they are laid out and positioned.
Visual and structural changes
| Observation | New | After 1 wash |
|---|---|---|
| Transparency | — | — |
| Collar shape | — | — |
| Twisting / skew | — | — |
| Pilling | — | — |
Fabric transparency
The photograph below records the standardised transparency test in new condition, before washing.
4. Traceability and sustainability
MALFINI confirmed manufacture in Bangladesh and supplied a current GOTS Scope Certificate. On 2 October 2026, the brand declined to share the requested cotton origin, manufacturing facilities, cotton/yarn and finishing details or product-linked supporting documentation, describing the information as sensitive and referring to GOTS oversight.
Supply-chain traceability
No stages identified for mapping: MALFINI confirmed manufacture in Bangladesh, but did not identify the cotton-growing origin or any of the facilities responsible for the five production stages.
Each stage scores 0 if unknown, 0.5 if identified by the brand, or 1 if the brand provided documentation that WTL reviewed and found to substantiate the stated location for this T-shirt or its production batch. Full method →
Source note
GOTS Scope Certificate GOTS-C-0216872-1 (licence GOTS-14289), valid until 24 Oct 2026, was supplied on 1 Oct 2026. It does not identify the Origin 171's manufacturing facilities or link the product to the five production stages. On 2 Oct 2026, MALFINI declined the requested information as sensitive and referred to GOTS oversight. No product-/batch-linked supporting documentation was supplied.
MALFINI confirmed that Origin 171 is made in Bangladesh and supplied a current GOTS Scope Certificate. In its final reply on 2 October 2026, the brand declined to share the requested supply-chain information, describing it as sensitive and referring to GOTS oversight. The cotton-growing origin and the facilities responsible for spinning, knitting, bleaching/finishing and cutting/sewing remain undisclosed. Certification and product-level traceability are assessed separately here.
Product-specific sustainability evidence
Status terms refer to product-specific evidence available for review. “None documented” does not necessarily mean that the feature or practice is absent.
5. Value and verdict
A final verdict and WTL Rating will only be added after the full test is complete.
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