The Basilisc of Mataró T-shirt features one of the most distinctive fire figures of Mataró’s popular culture. Inspired by the mythological basilisk, this T-shirt is designed for enjoying Mataró’s fire culture all year round.

Made from 100% cotton, with a unisex fit and available in baby, children’s and adult sizes. The Basilisc design features an embroidered finish in Mataró that adds texture and relief to the figure.

The Basilisc of Mataró embroidered on the chest

The star of the T-shirt is the Basilisc of Mataró, represented on the chest with an embroidered design that makes this mythological fire figure the central feature of the garment.

Embroidery is one of the characteristic features of Robafaves T-shirts, adding texture and relief to the design.

What is the Basilisc of Mataró?

The Basilisc of Mataró is a mythological fire figure from the city’s popular culture. The figure is inspired by the basilisk, a legendary creature traditionally depicted with characteristics of a serpent and a rooster.

Different legendary traditions associate the birth of the basilisk with an extraordinary egg and various fantastic animals. This mythology is reflected in the Mataró figure through its combination of rooster and serpent features.

The Basilisc of Mataró is approximately 3.10 metres high and 3 metres long, is carried by one person and has 10 fire points distributed across its mouth, wings and tail.

One of its notable appearances is L’Encesa de Mataró, a fire event held before Les Santes de Mataró.

Discover the Basilisc and the other festive figures of Mataró on our page dedicated to the Giants of Mataró, the Família Robafaves, the Nans and the bestiary.

T-shirt features

• Material: 100% cotton
• Fabric: 165 g/m² single jersey
• Design: the Basilisc of Mataró
• Finish: embroidered in Mataró
• Fit: unisex
• Sizes: from 6 months to adult XL

Quality and production

The T-shirt is made from 100% cotton with a 165 g/m² single jersey fabric.

• OEKO-TEX® Standard 100 Class I: the product class intended for textiles for babies and children up to 3 years old, with specific requirements regarding harmful substances.
• SMETA: the production chain is audited according to the SMETA methodology.

Available sizes

Baby:

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

Children:

• 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

Adult unisex:

• 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, lay it flat on a surface and compare its measurements with our size guide.

• Width: measure from armpit to armpit.
• Length: measure from the shoulder to the bottom of the T-shirt.

Care instructions

• Machine wash at a maximum of 40 °C
• Wash with similar colours
• Do not use bleach
• Tumble dry at low temperature
• Iron at a maximum temperature of 150 °C
• Do not iron directly over the embroidery

A T-shirt for Mataró’s fire culture

The Basilisc forms part of Mataró’s fire culture and has a notable presence at L’Encesa, one of the events held before Les Santes. This T-shirt lets you wear the Basilisc during the festivities or on any day of the year.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Basilisc design embroidered?
Yes. The Basilisc design features an embroidered finish in Mataró that adds texture and relief to the figure.

What is the T-shirt made from?
It is made from 100% cotton with a 165 g/m² single jersey fabric.

What does the Basilisc of Mataró represent?
It is a fire figure inspired by the mythological basilisk, a legendary creature traditionally depicted with characteristics of a serpent and a rooster.

How many fire points does the Basilisc of Mataró have?
The Basilisc has 10 fire points distributed across its mouth, wings and tail.

How large is the Basilisc of Mataró?
The figure is approximately 3.10 metres high and 3 metres long and is carried by one person.

Which event does the Basilisc of Mataró take part in?
One of its notable appearances is L’Encesa de Mataró, a fire event held before Les Santes.

Is the Basilisc T-shirt available for children and adults?
Yes. It is available in baby sizes from 6 months, children’s sizes and adult sizes up to XL.

Delivery and collection in Mataró

Delivery within 24-48 hours in Catalonia. Free collection is also available at Espai Robafaves, 7 Carrer de Montserrat, Mataró.