Virgin Islands Madras Crop Top Rash Guard
This long-sleeve crop top is made of recycled polyester and elastane, making it an eco-friendly choice for swimming, sports, or athleisure outfits. The crop top has a tear-away care label and a wide, double-layered waistline band for a comfortable fit.
• Fabric composition in Europe: 88% recycled polyester, 12% elastane
• Fabric weight in Europe: 6.78 oz/yd² (230 g/m²)
• Fabric composition in the US: 81% REPREVE recycled polyester, 19% LYCRA® XTRA LIFE™
• Fabric weight in the US: 7.52 oz/yd² (255 g/m²)
• UPF 50+
• Trendy, cropped fit
• Wide, double-layered waistline band
• Raglan sleeves
• Tear-away care label
• Size up if you’re between sizes as this fabric can be tight on the body
• Blank product components in Europe sourced from Spain
• Blank product components in the US sourced from Colombia
This product is made especially for you as soon as you place an order, which is why it takes us a bit longer to deliver it to you. Making products on demand instead of in bulk helps reduce overproduction, so thank you for making thoughtful purchasing decisions!
WHAT IS VIRGIN ISLANDS MADRAS?
The Official Fabric of the US Virgin Islands
The bright, colorful plaid you see — known as US Virgin Islands Madras — is the official madras fabric of the USVI, chosen to celebrate and preserve Virgin Islands heritage in clothing, décor, and culture.
The pattern was designed by local textile artist Debbie Sun of St. Croix. She was commissioned for the project after a grant awarded by Virgin Islands Council on the Arts (VICA), which helped bring this vision to life.
The fabric’s palette is deeply symbolic. Each color was chosen to represent a part of our islands’ culture, environment and history: turquoise for the surrounding Caribbean waters, royal blue for the deep‑sea harbors, pink for conch shells (a historical symbol of freedom), yellow for the national flower of the Virgin Islands (the Ginger‑Thomas), green for the land’s natural resources, white honoring the tradition of flour‑sack clothing, and red for love and strength — reflecting the many flags that have flown over the USVI.
The official adoption of this design was formalized by the territory’s legislature under Act 8424, making this madras a recognized symbol of identity and pride for Virgin Islanders.
Using VI Madras is more than just a style — it’s a way to carry island heritage, history, and spirit with you, whether at home, abroad, or celebrating cultural events.
Customer Info & Order Terms
Payment & Fulfillment
• We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, MasterCard, etc.) — no PayPal account required.
• If you select PayPal at checkout, you can choose “Debit or Credit Card – Pay as Guest” instead of logging in or creating a PayPal account.
• Products are print‑on‑demand: each item is produced only after you place your order — no bulk manufacturing or stockpiles.
• Because each item is custom made for you, we can’t offer refunds or exchanges if you change your mind after ordering. Refunds or replacements are only available if the item arrives defective or damaged.
Returns, Defects & Damage
• Please inspect your order as soon as it arrives. If you notice defects, misprints, or damage, report. issue(s) promptly within 30 day of delivery so we can work with our fulfillment partner for a replacement or refund. (This aligns with typical POD return‑claim windows.)
• Returns for buyer’s remorse, wrong size/color, or a simple change of mind when using a print‑on‑demand model are not accepted — because of the on‑demand nature of production.
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HOW TO CARE FOR IT
Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle, inside out. Hang to dry — dryer heat is what dulls an all-over print. Do not bleach. Do not iron directly on the print.
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