The Basilisc de Mataró T-shirt is the Les Santes t-shirt for those who truly love the popular culture of Mataró. The most mysterious and legendary creature of Mataró's fire bestiary embroidered on the chest, with the quality and durability that characterise all Robafaves products.

Exclusive Basilisc de Mataró design

El Basilisc de Mataró printed onto fabric and embroidered to guarantee maximum durability and resistance with daily use. The image stays intact wash after wash, unlike screen-printed t-shirts that deteriorate over time. Unisex cut, available in sizes from baby to adult.

Who is el Basilisc de Mataró?

Catalan popular legend says that the Basilisc is born from the round egg of a hen fertilised by a snake and incubated by a toad. A mythical creature, once widespread among the rural population, that forms part of the fire bestiary of Les Santes, the Mataró Festival.

El Basilisc is one of the most unique fire figures in the correfoc: its legendary origins make it a one-of-a-kind character in the Les Santes procession, combining Catalan popular culture tradition with the spectacle of fire.

Quality and certifications

Made from 100% cotton, soft, breathable and resistant.

• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I — the highest level, safe even for babies and children up to 3 years old
• SMETA Certificate — legal, humane and ethical manufacturing processes worldwide

Available sizes

Baby:

• 6 months: 27 × 31 cm
• 12 months: 28.5 × 33 cm
• 18 months: 30 × 35 cm

Kids:

• 1-2 years: 31.5 × 37 cm
• 3-4 years: 33 × 43 cm
• 5-6 years: 36 × 46 cm
• 7-8 years: 39 × 51 cm
• 9-11 years: 42 × 56 cm
• 12-14 years: 45 × 63 cm

Unisex Adult:

• S: 50 × 69 cm
• M: 53 × 72 cm
• L: 56 × 74 cm
• XL: 59 × 76 cm

How to choose the right size

Take a T-shirt that fits you well and lay it flat on a table.

• Width: measure from armpit to armpit
• Height: measure from the shoulder to the bottom hem

Compare these measurements with the size chart to find the size that fits you best.

Washing instructions

• Machine wash max. 40°
• Wash with similar colours
• Do not use bleach or whitener
• Tumble dry on low heat
• Iron max. 150°, do not iron the embroidery

Frequently asked questions

Is the Basilisc design embroidered or printed?
Printed onto fabric and embroidered to guarantee maximum durability. The image stays intact wash after wash, unlike screen-printed t-shirts that deteriorate over time.

Where does the legend of the Basilisc come from?
According to Catalan popular legend, the Basilisc is born from the round egg of a hen fertilised by a snake and incubated by a toad. A mythical creature once widespread among the rural population of Catalonia.

Is el Basilisc a fire figure in the correfoc?
Yes. El Basilisc is part of the fire bestiary of Les Santes, the Mataró Festival, and is one of the most unique figures in the correfoc thanks to its legendary origins.

Is it safe for babies?
Yes. It holds the OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I certification, the highest level of textile safety, safe even for babies and children up to 3 years old.

Is it available in adult sizes?
Yes. Available from 6-month baby size up to adult XL. Unisex cut, perfect for everyone.

Shipping

Within 24-48 hours across Catalonia. Free collection at Espai Robafaves, Carrer Montserrat 7, Mataró.