Phabeni & Khanyisa Long Sleeve Tee

Little Phabeni, a brave and beloved rescue elephant calf, passed away after a long and delicate battle with his health. He was just shy of his first birthday.

For seven months, we fought beside him through every up and down, celebrating each small milestone, holding hope tightly in every moment of progress and comforting him in his most vulnerable hours. Despite all the care, love and support from his human and elephant family, his little body could not overcome the many challenges it faced.

We all deeply felt his passing. Adine, his carers, the HERD Team, supporters around the world and especially his adoptive elephant mother, Setombe, who had embraced him with such fierce, protective love. The grief has been as complex as it has been profound, and the months since have been filled with moments of remembrance, reflection and healing.

Today, we take a moment to honour Phabeni’s memory with special moments with Khanyisa, through this made-to-order clothing range. We have had many requests. We hold space for the little life that meant so much to so many. The loss remains, but so does the love. And in that, he continues to live on.

Made from thicker, eco-friendly cotton, it has a slightly vintage feel and the reassuring weight of a well-loved favourite. The tubular knit construction creates a smooth, clean silhouette, while the ribbed collar and reinforced shoulders help the neckline keep its shape wash after wash.

Perfect for cool mornings at the sanctuary, slow walks, volunteer days, or quiet coffee stops, this classic-fit tee layers effortlessly and drapes comfortably. Thoughtful, timeless, and community-minded, it’s a wearable expression of connection — to the Jabulani herd, to nature, and to one another.

Product Features

• Thicker, eco-friendly cotton for a soft, vintage feel
• Tubular knit construction (no side seams) for reduced waste and a smooth fit
• Ribbed knit collar and shoulder tape for long-lasting shape and stability
• Medium-weight 6.0 oz fabric with a classic fit (runs slightly small)
• DTF inner neck labels available; sewn-in label
• EU REACH compliant

Care Instructions

• Machine wash cold (max 30°C / 90°F)
• Tumble dry medium heat
• Non-chlorine bleach as needed
• Do not iron
• Do not dry clean

EU representative: HERD Trust, fosterings@herd.org.za, 374 Milner street, Waterkloof forum, Waterkloof, Unit 1 Waterkloof Forum, Pretoria, GT, 0145, ZA

Product information: Gildan 2400, 2 year warranty in EU and Northern Ireland as per Directive 1999/44/EC

Warnings, Hazard: For adults

Care instructions: Machine wash: cold (max 30C or 90F), Non-chlorine: bleach as needed, Tumble dry: medium heat, Do not iron, Do not dryclean