Albino and Preto x NEEDLES® Paisley LS Rashguard

The Albino and Preto x NEEDLES® Paisley LS Rashguard continues the collaboration’s connection between Japanese design language and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu culture. Built in a Plum Paisley color direction, this long sleeve rashguard features an all-over paisley pattern, subtle AP artwork, butterfly motifs, sleeve stripe detailing, and a large butterfly graphic on the back.

Made with a polyester-spandex blend, the rashguard is designed to balance comfort, stretch, and durability for no-gi training, layering under a kimono, or wearing as part of the full collaboration set. The front view keeps the design clean while allowing the paisley pattern to stand out, while the back view highlights the larger butterfly graphic that gives the piece its strongest visual identity.

The butterfly is the central design idea behind this collaboration. In NEEDLES design language, it represents transformation, movement, and individuality. In Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, the butterfly connects naturally to adaptability, fluid movement, and constant evolution on the mat. That shared meaning gives this rashguard a deeper identity than a standard no-gi top.

The Plum Paisley finish also gives the piece a strong lifestyle presence. It connects the technical needs of BJJ apparel with the refined visual language of Japanese fashion, making it suitable for practitioners, collectors, and fans of limited collaboration pieces.