Torille means to the market square, and it is the one word every Finn reaches for the moment the country wins something. It started in 1995, when Finland took its first ice hockey world title and the celebration spilled into the squares, and it has been the national instruction ever since. Whenever the team wins, nobody needs telling twice. The whole country knows exactly where to go: into the Havis Amanda fountain, fully clothed, a beer held aloft, looking quietly delighted about it.
The print keeps things simple with the word itself above a small figure doing precisely what the moment demands, a flag raised in one hand and a can in the other. It is an in joke that needs no translation for a Finn and means very little to anyone else, which is exactly the point. The tee is premium combed and ring spun cotton with a relaxed unisex fit that keeps its shape and holds the print sharp wash after wash. We offer completely free worldwide shipping with no minimum spend, so it can reach you before the next reason to head for the square comes around.
Size guide
| |
LENGTH (inches) |
WIDTH (inches) |
CHEST (inches) |
| S |
28 |
18 |
34-37 |
| M |
29 |
20 |
38-41 |
| L |
30 |
22 |
42-45 |
| XL |
31 |
24 |
46-49 |
| 2XL |
32 |
26 |
50-53 |
| 3XL |
33 |
28 |
54-57 |
| |
LENGTH (cm) |
WIDTH (cm) |
CHEST (cm) |
| S |
71.1 |
45.7 |
86.4-94 |
| M |
73.7 |
50.8 |
96.5-104.1 |
| L |
76.2 |
55.9 |
106.7-114.3 |
| XL |
78.7 |
61 |
116.8-124.5 |
| 2XL |
81.3 |
66 |
127-134.6 |
| 3XL |
83.8 |
71.1 |
137.2-144.8 |
About Very Finnish Problems
VFP was started by British author Joel Willans, who met his Finnish wife in London and moved with her to Helsinki in 2002. Over the next two decades his observations of Finnish life grew into a community of 1.3 million people worldwide. Every design is inspired by real Finnish life and created by Joel and his team in Helsinki. Joel is also the author of the Very Finnish Problems books, written after many years of living in Finland and still not fully understanding it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do you ship?
We ship to over 50 countries including the US, Canada, UK, Australia and across Europe, and shipping is always free worldwide.
How long does delivery take?
Most orders arrive within 5 to 10 business days, and you will receive a tracking link as soon as your order ships.
What if the size does not fit?
We offer a 30 day returns policy, so if the fit is not right you can get in touch and we will sort it out. It is worth checking the size chart before ordering if you are unsure.
How should I wash it?
Machine wash it cold and inside out, then tumble dry low or hang it to dry, which keeps the print sharp for longer.
Is it ethically made?
Every item is printed using DTG technology on OEKO-TEX certified blanks and made to order, so there is no batch overproduction.
