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@TheIronSnail duluth trading Men's Free Range Organic Cotton Crew Undershirt is a great plain white T. I also love their flannels. They make clothes for "bigger" guys, so I'm biased.
Going off this video it seems a slouchy/unstructured collar may not be your preference but def give James Perse crews a try.. just for how well they drape. Try em in any of their jersey knits (my pref) or their classic. Their crews have the best drape (and fit) of any cotton shirt I own, their non-dark colors fades beautifully, they look good used, new, true to size and oversized by one. The only issues are that the hems & collar needs ironing for a neater look and certain stains can easily leave chemical discolorations. It doesn't have a vintage look you may be looking for but for a modern-style tee its worth trying out.
Michael, my friend. We need a nipple test on these shirts. I'm tired of getting white shirts that can be seen through and no one talks about that enough 😔
Studio d artisan have a basic t that is great it has a tiny us flag on the hem. It’s probably the cheapest loopwheeled t I could find, doesn’t shrink much and no nipples
Jeremy allen white is for me the perfect example 'if it's not broken then you don't change it', a great reference to always wear, also The bear is the best series of 2024
Brooo the bear is easily my favorite series, plus Jeremy's minimalist style is very functional, it combines with some Nike or with a vionentus vn100 wallet, there is no middle ground
You should make a second channel only reviewing white T-Shirts. 25minutes in deepth analysis, How they wrinkel with a jacket, how they work during summer, winter or when it rains. We need more whiter T-Shirt content!
Regarding the diagonally ribbed collar of the Real McCoy's tee, the sewist in me guesses that they took their normal ribbing fabric and cut it on the bias (AKA they cut strips of ribbing at a 45-degree angle, rather than parallel or perpendicular to the roll of fabric). This is done a lot to make "edge binding" that will wrap around the raw edges of fabric (like on the inside of an unlined coat). Bias-cut binding stretches more than straight-cut binding, which helps it go around curves (like the neckline) smoothly, without buckling, waving, distorting, etc. Long story short: they probably did it so that the collar would stretch and lay flat against the wearer's neck.
I swear by Uniqlo Supima cotton t-shirts. They legitimately last for years of constant use and washing as long as you always air-dry them, and they are super cheap. One slight problem I have found more recently (I can't be 100% certain, it's just my experience) is that the quality has dipped a bit. The newer shirts I have from that range have shrunk more than some of the ones I've had for many years.
Totally agree! Was in Uniqlo a week ago cause I wanted to buy a white supima T-shirt since I loved the previous ones I bought a year back or so which are still in along with the color in very good condition - but the ones I tried in store that week just felt so different. The Supima I tried on felt thinner and just didn't fit as well as my old shirts. Dissapointing.
Basically the only t-shirt I wear is the Uniqlo Airism one. Feels super soft and light yet has some nice weight to it + it never seems to wrinkle. Comes in a lot of nice colors as well so my entire closet is filled with them
Personally I run super hot in the Airism stuff, it's not breathable at all in my experience. Much worse than the thick Uniqlo U cotton ones. Funny given that's the entire point. But they are soft and the colours don't fade
They stain so easily. I own one and it's full of stains and I don't even know where they came from. Washed it a million times with different treatments and it's still there. I hear others have the same issues. I absolutely love my Uniqlo crewnecks though (first one mentioned in the video)
Asket and Lady White Co shirts are some of the most long lasting, well-made, and good-looking shirts I have in my closet. Asket does run more form-fitting than Lady White. Definitely worth the price since both have now been close to 3 years of consistent wear now and they're as good as day 1.
It's absolutely mind-boggling how well their clothing is made! I have almost all my basics from them now. The T-Shirts look on year 3 still better than most T-Shirts from other brands. Even the colored ones hold their color really well. Got their light-blue jeans, made in Japan and Italy. Its by far my favorite jeans of all time. It holds their shape so well. I also got belts, oxford shirts, swim shorts and underwear from them and can't find anything bad about them - except maybe that they don't produce any sizes for larger humans. Can't recommend the brand enough.
I also think it really helps that Carmy is ripped. You will never look as good in that shirt without the body, the good hair and the overall cinematography and lighting.
That's true of modeling and advertising for nearly all brands. I'd love to justify spending Sunspel money on the basics in my wardrobe, but I know I will never look as good as Daniel Craig in them 😢
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I got the Merz Tee earlier this year and I absolutely adore it. Compared to all other tees I’ve ever worn, it feels so effortless and cozy that I actively am looking forward to wearing it whenever I get the chance. The texture is amazing and the little triangle under the armpits really makes all the difference in fit and comfort. I’ll give the asket a try too, but right now I’m completely sold on it. I’d definitely recommend getting the off white one (they call it “natural” on their website)
I lived in T-shirts for 45 yrs as a surfer. The vintage Stedman Hi Cru was the best. Its now grailed on several websites and is even found on Etsy. I now love synthetic light Ts. My favorites you might look into are the Swiftland shirt in both short sleeve or long at REI, the FLX shirts from Kohls, Eddie Bauer Resolution Ts, Vissla the surfing brand has awesome stuff and Patagonia has both the Capilene and Responsibili-Tee shirts. You won't do yourself wrong with any of these. I myself have at least two or more each of all the above and some in various long sleeve and 1/4 zip versions. I use some when hiking as base layers in winter but they can double as light outerwear in long sleeve over another T when paired with a vest.
I never imagined i would enjoy a video about plain T shirts. I enjoy high quality everyday items, cotton clothes, made in Japan and USA things, and I enjoyed this video. Now you have me wanting fancy plain T shirts. Something I did not even really know existed before. Lol.
I find after a year or so the armpits are always stained, and therefore, find it hard to go above Uniqlo supima or Spier and Mackay. I'll use the saved cash to buy other pieces that are more interesting.
Armpit staining is caused by your own body or using non-natural antiperspirant/deodorant. It’s not inherently the fault of the shirt. I have multiple decades old white shirts with no stains.
@otterdonnelly9959 they never said it's the shirt's fault ૮꒰ྀི∩' ᵕ '∩꒱ྀིა just that they always have yellow stains lol maybe they only found 1 antiperspirant that smells good
@@dongulio5539 because of the oversized fit I actually went down a size. I’m usually large with everything, but for these I went medium. The sleeves come down to just above my elbows and the body is just below my belt and not too baggy. Love the fit, I’d recommend sizing down one :-)
In my experience, my favourite is Lady White and second Uniqlo. I find if I want a high quality shirt Lady White hits the spot and I know I'm getting quality. Uniqlo provides something that has a more modern and good fit, while for the price offering something comfy that doesn't look like cheap garbage.
The Uniqlo Crewneck shirt is rly nice but it’s a bit too thick for summer. The Uniqlo Supima is rly light and nice for summer but it doesn’t last long. The Uniqlo Oversized Airism is supposed to be breathable but I’ve noticed it holds the sweat and you’re sitting there with a visibly sweat through shirt.
Have you heard of a Brazilian brand called Hering? I highly recommend their 'super cotton' t-shirts. It's their heavy cotton line. They also have cotton+linen mix
Absolutely love Asket, everything I’ve tried of theirs is phenomenal. What’s not mentioned here is they aim to have a fully traceable supply chain to guarantee ethically made clothes. I came for the ethical non-fast fashion and stayed for the quality.
Warehouse & Co Lot.4601 slub tee is worth checking out. The texture of the cloth or ‘shadow border’ as the company calls it is sooo good. It’s the best tshirt imo.
It's actually funny since a close friend of mine is the only child of Sally Fox! She is an absolute gem of a person and seeing some of her cotton raw in person was stunning! Really a true pioneer that deserves the attention she's getting!
Little inside baseball on the Bear shirt; the costume director is on record saying they use Whitesville in addition to Merz B. I have both and prefer the whitesville. The collar and sleeves are brilliant, and they just fit better after washes. Great in grey too, super stark heathering. And their blacks have nice contrast stitching. Good video!
Try the “Regular Fit 9.3 oz Jersey Crewneck Tubular T-Shirt” by Time Catcher that you can buy through olderbest. It’s amazing value for money - £18 and it’s heavyweight, tubular knit and allegedly loopwheel but I’m not to sure if it actually is or not. I’ve had mine for about a year and it only gets better with each wash. For sizing I’m 6ft1 and 86kg and a L is great - but the customer service team is brilliant with advice as the sizes are primarily for a Chinese customer base
I’m on a serious quest to find the best t shirt. A couple you haven’t covered (I think) Mr. P (really great basics some of their colors fit weird though), SUNSPEL (you may have covered them and they have small neck holes), James Perse (flown and suuuuuper comfortable), Kith vintage tees (a little too boxy) and yea including the shirts you’ve covered I am still looking for the shirt I can wear with shorts, a blaze and everything in between. Haven’t found it yet! Merz shirts are great but a littte tight to wear in less formal settings
the whitesville 2-pack are locally (California) available for $95 + tax. I actually found an ebay seller who had multiple sizes and colors, and was able to buy my large black 2-pack for under $71 including tax and shipping. At that price point, they are my absolute favorite all around shirt. my favorite fitting tshirt (I'm a very slender build) is the Samurai jeans 2 pack shirts. (But, again, bought in black) I do also think that it takes closer to 10 hot washes/hot dries to really see the full shrinkage of a (unwashed cotton) shirt. Both brands I mentioned are past that point, and the measurements (especially length) are now spot on perfect for me.
apologies if this is discussed somewhere already, but how does the drier factor into the shrink test? are we talking low tumble dry? medium tumble dry? or are we air drying?
Hey man, how come no Bronson? Came up in your earlier videos so have just ordered one from China. Hopefully not a bad decision? So many of these brands are hard to find in the UK 😞
I’ve gone through a total of 14 different brands of blanks over the past couple of years, and have finally settled on the Bingham tee from Sportique. They have the best fit, in my opinion, if you have an athletic build and want something not baggy. The material is the right balance of thickness, while still feeling lightweight. It’s weird to say, but I’ve worn the shirt for multiple days without showering and it still felt fresh.
Whats the difference between loopwheel and tubular knit? I'm pretty sure my Gildan shirts are tubular. They dont have side seams. Whats the advantages of investing in a loopwheel shirt vs a Gildan?
It’s hard to recommend the Uniqlo heavy U shirt if you don’t have a similar stature as Michael. The quality has severely dipped. I have the current or recently current models (without physical tags on the collar) and they’ve shrunken and gotten weird in places in terms of fit. I have the same shirt but from 6 years ago, it’s a heavier cotton, they have not shrunk, the collars are still decent and their colors have stayed (I have black ones). I’ve thrown out some of the recent ones because they lost so much of their dyes it looked sloppy but the ones I have from over five years ago are still in my rotation
Asket! I have a T-shirt from 5 years ago & it still looks and feels like new. Still, I think 45€ ($55) is a bit much though I've never seen anything as silky/dense. Also I think I remember seeing a post about how Asket sometimes changes the fit on their products but keeps the product page/name the same. I just bought a bunch of Arket (different company) T-shirts and am a huge fan of the mid-weight (220 gsm) and slightly prefer it to the Asket since it's not as thin. The lightweight is okay but nothing special and heavyweight felt similar to basic Uniqlo stuff. Retail price is 29€, or 25€ with a university discount which is nice. Not sure how they'll hold up long term but I'm hopeful.
I got a nice one at H&M my last jaunt to Tampa. They had different price points starting at $10 (the one I bought) up to about $35. I compared it to one that was $17 and I could not tell the difference, and believe me, I stood there and tried. I would have bought the $17 one, but I swear there was no difference; they were identical. I didn't like the way the $35 was made; something about the seams, but I don't remember exactly. I just know I liked the $10 more and not because of the price. It was surprisingly heavy and very well made (nice collar too) and after I washed it, I was shocked how it still feels great; nice weight also and very slightly off white (almost unnoticeable). There are 5 tags inside, among them reading "Coupe Ample, Made in Bangladesh". It is double stitched everywhere and does have a seam on one side, which of course isn't str8 now because of washing. I usually buy a 6 pack of Goodfellow at Target, but for the few extra bucks, the next time I'm in H&M, I'm going to get a few more. I thought this guy was nuts comparing expensive shirts, when $10 will do it, but it's also the nicest T-shirt I have now. Since he mentioned "undershirt" I now see the difference (that's what Haines are), but I doubt I'll ever find one of those $90+ shirts anywhere to be able to compare them. I thought they were all undershirts which is why I didn't understand people spending so much on them, but I get it now. I mean, where do you find stores that carry those? I'm not buying anything that expensive online before trying it on; not because of quality, but for size. I wear a S, but in some I get M if I think it will shrink right. If I knew the brand and how it fit, I would. But I think I have to set a budget for $40. At my age, anything more would be a waste. After seeing another one of your videos, I decided this time I had no bargain budget and would pay any price under $100, just this one time, and The International Plaza has some of the finest stores around (Tiffany, Rolex, Vuitton, Gucci, Prada). I just didn't find a better T-shirt than the one I bought. If they had them, they were hiding them pretty good. H&M had two entire racks of T-shirts and after I got mine, I decided to take my $10 shirt and go home. I'm so careful not to get it soiled, I've only worn it once. And how does a [movie] cook get $90 for a kitchen work shirt? One drop of tomato sauce and it's ruined. Not very realistic; he should have been wearing Goodfellow, and in black, but I haven't seen the movie. I don't use .99 in pricing. I'm glad this man doesn't either. Example: $39.99 is not $39 and change: it is $40. My shirt tag said $9.99, but that was a lie. It was $10.
Great vid, tried the BM T shirt had to return them because the collar goes real bacon after a few washes. Would love to see Outlier T shirts in the mix!
I stumbled onto this video, and while I'm here, I have a very important question: Could someone PLEASE tell me why companies only seem to be making/stocking those thin, super-soft, super-stretchy tees and no one seems to make a regular stiff non-stretchy tee anymore? Those stretchy soft ones do NOT fit my body type well and it's starting to become an emergency - I'm down to 2 shirts I can wear regularly, and I just cannot find another single shirt for sale that matches what I want. I used to love Vans tees but even they're doing it now.
Probably a stupid question, really like the A New Medium shirt but their sizing seems large. It looks like there 40/42/44/46 sizes translate to L/XL/XXL/XXXL unless I'm reading their size guide wrong. Was that a custom made or am I SOL with getting one? Nice video either way, subscribed.
With the asket T shirts from the small amount I have, I've noticed the non white t-shirts shrink more than the white which as in the video don't really shrink at all.
Calvin Klein sells 3 packs of crew necks that I own for years at a time. They're beautifully soft, drape well, breathe easily, and the collars haven't sagged on as some are coming up on 5 years old.
Great comparison! Although I might disagree on the Uniqlo Supima as they’re kinda thin compred to what they used to release 2019! Also, could you please include H&M’s Pima cotton and Fruit of the loom premium cotton?
my take on some uniqlo t-shirt 1. Their supima-line are soft but it will got fade and sag quite fast (compare with other brand cotton-T I have in the same prior) 2. (Some) Uniqlo U T-shirt hold up much better than their supima-line. My general rule when buy Uniqlo, stay away from any 100% cotton that stretch.
damn you got me at 10:40 when you depict the coffee scene 😂 somehow i feel you said it with a bit of dramatic sarcasm but i instantly thought damn that’s the tshirt for me!
Great video. I've bought quite a few expensive t shirts in recent years- The Merz B, Whitesville, Studio D'Artisan loopwheel and UES Ramanyana... and i came to the same realisation that my favourite one is the Asket one that I've had for years! Going to stick to that brand going forward.
I second the nod for Bronson Loopwheeled Tubular Athletic T-Shirt. Hands down, by the far THE BEST value for money loopwheeled t-shirt (although they're not using old timey loopwheel machines, instead they have modern tubular knit process that produces similar fabric but more efficiently). My vote for best overall t-shirt is The Flat Head THC. I've looked at and sampled almost every T on this list and many others, including the Merz B 215 (which I really don't like), and for me, there's nothing that's even a close 2nd, forget even a contender. It's definitely not for everyone, though.
Be interested to hear your take on Bronson Loopwheel Tubular Athletic shirts. They're not actually Loopwheel and they're budget Chinese shirts, but they are thick and dense with a heritage fit and the company has surprisingly good customer service.
It's so funny seeing Velva-sheen as a quality menswear brand now. I'm from Cincinnati and my dad would always joke Velva-sheen was where guys would go to buy "factory seconds" of shirts. For example you could buy like P&G Bowling Team shirts that had an off label for like a few cents. His school would have contests on the most ridiculous.
Michael, how have you never reviewed the Warehouse & Co Slub Cotton tee? I first tried one on in the Santa Fe Standard & Strange, and the collar alone was enough to win my heart. Absolute love at first wear.
Is that TV in the background with the white bezel and is that a shelf built on the top to hold candles? and more importantly, where can I get one? sorry if this has been asked before. favorite shirt is the first one. thanks!
Just finished re-watching your 'Selling all my watches for a Daytona video' - amazing to see the Pioneer is still on the wrist. Can't get enough of your videos!
Man, really enjoying your videos! Would love to hear your take on Unbound Merino's shirts! Have you done a video any of their clothing? Looked but didn't find one.
Asket has been one of my favorite brands for years. I got a few of their T-shirts 5 years ago and they have been holding up great. No discoloration, no holes, still fitting the same. The super long egyptian cotton is really nice and durable and Asket is super sustainable. Great all around the board Can't recommend them enough!
Hey just wondering how tall you are as I am also of shorter stature with slightly abnormal proportions and also have trouble getting the look right. Nice review
I was looking for the best white crew neck shirt and stumbled upon this video. Learned a lot and has helped me decide on what to buy. Lastly, I subbed! Thanks! :)
I'm surprised there was no mention of CDLP, they are made in Portugal and their Midweight T-Shirt (220gsm) is 70/30 Tencel/Pima resulting in an incredibly silky and comfortable shirt.
Other key tshirts I don't think you've done yet, in order of importance: Sunspel sea island cotton tee (must be sea island) Warehouse 4601 UES Ramayana 3sixteen pima McHill CDLP Industry of all nations clean crew Then pretty much all of the Japanese denim brands have their own very HQ tshirt (Studio d, Stevenson, Real McCoys, Strike Gold, etc, etc)
Any of these remind you of the comfort color tshirts? I used to love their shirts but then they changed something. I’d love to find something with a similar fit and heft
Bronson shirts please. I think you've given then a notable mention but not a full teview. I bought a few and am curious to see how you would rank them against other heavy weight shirts.
*PART 2 IS COMING IN TWO WEEKS!* I'm reading all of your comments and tallying the most mentioned brands until Sunday. If you don't mind commenting on THIS comment and giving a thumbs up if your brand is already mentioned, that'd be awesome!
Note: I have 3 other t-shirt ranking videos but will include some if they are repeated/upvoted enough.
@TheIronSnail duluth trading Men's Free Range Organic Cotton Crew Undershirt is a great plain white T. I also love their flannels. They make clothes for "bigger" guys, so I'm biased.
Going off this video it seems a slouchy/unstructured collar may not be your preference but def give James Perse crews a try.. just for how well they drape. Try em in any of their jersey knits (my pref) or their classic. Their crews have the best drape (and fit) of any cotton shirt I own, their non-dark colors fades beautifully, they look good used, new, true to size and oversized by one.
The only issues are that the hems & collar needs ironing for a neater look and certain stains can easily leave chemical discolorations. It doesn't have a vintage look you may be looking for but for a modern-style tee its worth trying out.
I haven't tried them myself but I'd love to see a review of the Samurai plain crew neck T shirt (the ones in the 2 pack)
Hanes
Do you mind sharing your height and weight? It would help me decide what size I should get. Thanks!
Look at that subtle off-white coloring. The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark...
Very nice, Very impressive !
Now let’s see Paul Allen’s white tee.
Ha! When did that nitwit get so tasteful?
Barry Alan strikes again
@@thec130side wrong Allen
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Michael, my friend. We need a nipple test on these shirts. I'm tired of getting white shirts that can be seen through and no one talks about that enough 😔
If you're a chick that's a good thing. If you're a guy, your overweight.
vouching for this
Studio d artisan have a basic t that is great it has a tiny us flag on the hem. It’s probably the cheapest loopwheeled t I could find, doesn’t shrink much and no nipples
The bigger sizes will have side seams through
I surgically remove both my nipples. No longer need to worry about see through problem.
Jeremy allen white is for me the perfect example 'if it's not broken then you don't change it', a great reference to always wear, also The bear is the best series of 2024
Brooo the bear is easily my favorite series, plus Jeremy's minimalist style is very functional, it combines with some Nike or with a vionentus vn100 wallet, there is no middle ground
Yes, it is a style that is easy to put together but difficult to express! I think it's something of attitude
Jeremy and Rosalia have always known how to dress and I think that makes them powerful as a place.
@@dwalsh35 Dudeeeee yes, I really think it's like casual and elegant
@@uriche5 It's like learning to play ST6 with chun li hahaha
You should make a second channel only reviewing white T-Shirts. 25minutes in deepth analysis, How they wrinkel with a jacket, how they work during summer, winter or when it rains. We need more whiter T-Shirt content!
Oh yeah, the wrinkling when wearing a jacket and the collar getting all ugly is annoying
Have I watched way too many best t-shirt videos? Yes. Will I stop watching best t-shirts videos? No.
So I don’t have time myself, give me the tldr of the best VALUE shirts please 🙏
So I don’t have time myself, give me the tldr of the best VALUE shirts please 🙏
@@Kitten_Party not in the video but athletic works t-shirts at Walmart are really great value. They're only $5.
Jokes on you, Michael. There actually is a bear in The Bear.
Like…right away!
That’s right Cousin!
well at least you know I wasn't lying about watching it...google did lie to me though
dont spoil the s.x scenes dude
I just wanted to write the exact same thing.
Regarding the diagonally ribbed collar of the Real McCoy's tee, the sewist in me guesses that they took their normal ribbing fabric and cut it on the bias (AKA they cut strips of ribbing at a 45-degree angle, rather than parallel or perpendicular to the roll of fabric). This is done a lot to make "edge binding" that will wrap around the raw edges of fabric (like on the inside of an unlined coat). Bias-cut binding stretches more than straight-cut binding, which helps it go around curves (like the neckline) smoothly, without buckling, waving, distorting, etc. Long story short: they probably did it so that the collar would stretch and lay flat against the wearer's neck.
As a sewist, which tshirt has the best construction?
I swear by Uniqlo Supima cotton t-shirts. They legitimately last for years of constant use and washing as long as you always air-dry them, and they are super cheap. One slight problem I have found more recently (I can't be 100% certain, it's just my experience) is that the quality has dipped a bit. The newer shirts I have from that range have shrunk more than some of the ones I've had for many years.
i love them but the new ones i bought disappointed me
Totally agree! Was in Uniqlo a week ago cause I wanted to buy a white supima T-shirt since I loved the previous ones I bought a year back or so which are still in along with the color in very good condition - but the ones I tried in store that week just felt so different. The Supima I tried on felt thinner and just didn't fit as well as my old shirts. Dissapointing.
Basically the only t-shirt I wear is the Uniqlo Airism one. Feels super soft and light yet has some nice weight to it + it never seems to wrinkle. Comes in a lot of nice colors as well so my entire closet is filled with them
Personally I run super hot in the Airism stuff, it's not breathable at all in my experience. Much worse than the thick Uniqlo U cotton ones. Funny given that's the entire point. But they are soft and the colours don't fade
@@athmaidsame here. Their supima works much better.
I love them but they stain very easily and are very difficult to get stains out of
They stain so easily. I own one and it's full of stains and I don't even know where they came from. Washed it a million times with different treatments and it's still there. I hear others have the same issues. I absolutely love my Uniqlo crewnecks though (first one mentioned in the video)
@@SmokedHam444same, the stains suck
Asket and Lady White Co shirts are some of the most long lasting, well-made, and good-looking shirts I have in my closet. Asket does run more form-fitting than Lady White. Definitely worth the price since both have now been close to 3 years of consistent wear now and they're as good as day 1.
It's absolutely mind-boggling how well their clothing is made! I have almost all my basics from them now. The T-Shirts look on year 3 still better than most T-Shirts from other brands. Even the colored ones hold their color really well. Got their light-blue jeans, made in Japan and Italy. Its by far my favorite jeans of all time. It holds their shape so well. I also got belts, oxford shirts, swim shorts and underwear from them and can't find anything bad about them - except maybe that they don't produce any sizes for larger humans. Can't recommend the brand enough.
@@patricko9479 Asket or Lady White?
I also think it really helps that Carmy is ripped. You will never look as good in that shirt without the body, the good hair and the overall cinematography and lighting.
That's true of modeling and advertising for nearly all brands. I'd love to justify spending Sunspel money on the basics in my wardrobe, but I know I will never look as good as Daniel Craig in them 😢
self-defeatist attitude.
even sexier than muscles! lol
When you're doing fit/cut comparisons it might be helpful to include in the video your own measurements for sizing and fit
reference
Really in love with Asket. One special feature is the sizing system. You can boy every size in short, regular and long
Asket are so good to shop with . Especially if your a short arse like moi lol
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I made a mistake with Whitesville pricing -- it's much cheaper if you get it directly from Japan!
Bronson didn't make the cut I take it? And have you ever checked out House of Blanks?
I literally watched all three just today and now you upload a 4th one. Hilarious.
I'm currently researching the perfect T
Sunspel? British brand…..Sea Island cotton etc?
What about Faherty, Onia, Madewell, or Gandy Wellwear?
Thoughts on Drake's London Hiking T-shirts?
I got the Merz Tee earlier this year and I absolutely adore it. Compared to all other tees I’ve ever worn, it feels so effortless and cozy that I actively am looking forward to wearing it whenever I get the chance. The texture is amazing and the little triangle under the armpits really makes all the difference in fit and comfort. I’ll give the asket a try too, but right now I’m completely sold on it. I’d definitely recommend getting the off white one (they call it “natural” on their website)
I lived in T-shirts for 45 yrs as a surfer. The vintage Stedman Hi Cru was the best. Its now grailed on several websites and is even found on Etsy. I now love synthetic light Ts. My favorites you might look into are the Swiftland shirt in both short sleeve or long at REI, the FLX shirts from Kohls, Eddie Bauer Resolution Ts, Vissla the surfing brand has awesome stuff and Patagonia has both the Capilene and Responsibili-Tee shirts. You won't do yourself wrong with any of these. I myself have at least two or more each of all the above and some in various long sleeve and 1/4 zip versions. I use some when hiking as base layers in winter but they can double as light outerwear in long sleeve over another T when paired with a vest.
I never imagined i would enjoy a video about plain T shirts. I enjoy high quality everyday items, cotton clothes, made in Japan and USA things, and I enjoyed this video.
Now you have me wanting fancy plain T shirts. Something I did not even really know existed before. Lol.
320gsm - 400gsm for a shirt is usually regarded as the best for any weather, winter being the most suitable
I find after a year or so the armpits are always stained, and therefore, find it hard to go above Uniqlo supima or Spier and Mackay. I'll use the saved cash to buy other pieces that are more interesting.
Switch from antiperspirant to plain deodorant to avoid yellow staining
Armpit staining is caused by your own body or using non-natural antiperspirant/deodorant. It’s not inherently the fault of the shirt. I have multiple decades old white shirts with no stains.
Or use a spray antiperspirant and let it dry
@@genegray82 this and some oxyclean foam agent or something
@otterdonnelly9959 they never said it's the shirt's fault ૮꒰ྀི∩' ᵕ '∩꒱ྀིა just that they always have yellow stains lol maybe they only found 1 antiperspirant that smells good
I’m a big fan of the samurai medium weight 2-packs. Circular knit and they feel super soft, and a good collar
Watching this knowing damn well im lazy and will stick to the uniqlo u shirt lol
facts. uniqlo u shirt is really just too good lol
Well, it is the perfect oversize T-shirt
I have six UNIQLO airism tees now because they’re just so good, so comfy and I love the fit haha
@@Fulforcehow’s the sizing? True or traditionally smaller Japanese sizes?
@@dongulio5539 because of the oversized fit I actually went down a size. I’m usually large with everything, but for these I went medium. The sleeves come down to just above my elbows and the body is just below my belt and not too baggy. Love the fit, I’d recommend sizing down one :-)
In my experience, my favourite is Lady White and second Uniqlo.
I find if I want a high quality shirt Lady White hits the spot and I know I'm getting quality. Uniqlo provides something that has a more modern and good fit, while for the price offering something comfy that doesn't look like cheap garbage.
The Uniqlo Crewneck shirt is rly nice but it’s a bit too thick for summer. The Uniqlo Supima is rly light and nice for summer but it doesn’t last long. The Uniqlo Oversized Airism is supposed to be breathable but I’ve noticed it holds the sweat and you’re sitting there with a visibly sweat through shirt.
Michael, what’s the watch you’re wearing with the gray NATO strap?
Is the Uniqlo Crew Neck only $15 for womens and $20 for mens? Just curious why the video has it set at $15 price tag
Have you heard of a Brazilian brand called Hering? I highly recommend their 'super cotton' t-shirts. It's their heavy cotton line. They also have cotton+linen mix
Absolutely love Asket, everything I’ve tried of theirs is phenomenal. What’s not mentioned here is they aim to have a fully traceable supply chain to guarantee ethically made clothes. I came for the ethical non-fast fashion and stayed for the quality.
Warehouse & Co Lot.4601 slub tee is worth checking out. The texture of the cloth or ‘shadow border’ as the company calls it is sooo good. It’s the best tshirt imo.
Hate slub style personally
Just got a wonderlooper ultimate Pima tee in black and it’s crazy how nice it feels
Did you get the regular one, double or triple heavyweight?
@WondererFree regular ultimate pima
@tzamboiv thank you! I'm between the regular and double heavyweight one. I'll go with the regular this time around. Thank you again!
It's actually funny since a close friend of mine is the only child of Sally Fox! She is an absolute gem of a person and seeing some of her cotton raw in person was stunning! Really a true pioneer that deserves the attention she's getting!
Little inside baseball on the Bear shirt; the costume director is on record saying they use Whitesville in addition to Merz B. I have both and prefer the whitesville. The collar and sleeves are brilliant, and they just fit better after washes. Great in grey too, super stark heathering. And their blacks have nice contrast stitching. Good video!
Try the “Regular Fit 9.3 oz Jersey Crewneck Tubular T-Shirt” by Time Catcher that you can buy through olderbest. It’s amazing value for money - £18 and it’s heavyweight, tubular knit and allegedly loopwheel but I’m not to sure if it actually is or not. I’ve had mine for about a year and it only gets better with each wash. For sizing I’m 6ft1 and 86kg and a L is great - but the customer service team is brilliant with advice as the sizes are primarily for a Chinese customer base
I’m on a serious quest to find the best t shirt. A couple you haven’t covered (I think) Mr. P (really great basics some of their colors fit weird though), SUNSPEL (you may have covered them and they have small neck holes), James Perse (flown and suuuuuper comfortable), Kith vintage tees (a little too boxy) and yea including the shirts you’ve covered I am still looking for the shirt I can wear with shorts, a blaze and everything in between. Haven’t found it yet! Merz shirts are great but a littte tight to wear in less formal settings
Flowy not flown
the whitesville 2-pack are locally (California) available for $95 + tax. I actually found an ebay seller who had multiple sizes and colors, and was able to buy my large black 2-pack for under $71 including tax and shipping. At that price point, they are my absolute favorite all around shirt.
my favorite fitting tshirt (I'm a very slender build) is the Samurai jeans 2 pack shirts. (But, again, bought in black)
I do also think that it takes closer to 10 hot washes/hot dries to really see the full shrinkage of a (unwashed cotton) shirt. Both brands I mentioned are past that point, and the measurements (especially length) are now spot on perfect for me.
Could you review the Loro Piana Gift of Kings tshirt? It’s only $2,300 per shirt 🤷🏻♂️
Every video this man drops is fire Istg
apologies if this is discussed somewhere already, but how does the drier factor into the shrink test? are we talking low tumble dry? medium tumble dry? or are we air drying?
Hey man, how come no Bronson? Came up in your earlier videos so have just ordered one from China. Hopefully not a bad decision? So many of these brands are hard to find in the UK 😞
Great to see Asket getting such a resounding review. I’m literally obsessed with these t-shirts.
Their oxford shirts are top notch too. Had a belt from them that only lasted a year however.
I’ve gone through a total of 14 different brands of blanks over the past couple of years, and have finally settled on the Bingham tee from Sportique. They have the best fit, in my opinion, if you have an athletic build and want something not baggy. The material is the right balance of thickness, while still feeling lightweight. It’s weird to say, but I’ve worn the shirt for multiple days without showering and it still felt fresh.
Whats the difference between loopwheel and tubular knit? I'm pretty sure my Gildan shirts are tubular. They dont have side seams. Whats the advantages of investing in a loopwheel shirt vs a Gildan?
It’s hard to recommend the Uniqlo heavy U shirt if you don’t have a similar stature as Michael. The quality has severely dipped. I have the current or recently current models (without physical tags on the collar) and they’ve shrunken and gotten weird in places in terms of fit. I have the same shirt but from 6 years ago, it’s a heavier cotton, they have not shrunk, the collars are still decent and their colors have stayed (I have black ones). I’ve thrown out some of the recent ones because they lost so much of their dyes it looked sloppy but the ones I have from over five years ago are still in my rotation
One of my favorite Ts ever was a uniqlo supima cotton white t /shirt. It just kept getting better and the fit became perfect over the years.
I heard that fit and quality is much worser than few years ago
@@maddoxthegreatcanecorso7150 and much more expensive than they were just a few years ago too.
Asket! I have a T-shirt from 5 years ago & it still looks and feels like new. Still, I think 45€ ($55) is a bit much though I've never seen anything as silky/dense. Also I think I remember seeing a post about how Asket sometimes changes the fit on their products but keeps the product page/name the same.
I just bought a bunch of Arket (different company) T-shirts and am a huge fan of the mid-weight (220 gsm) and slightly prefer it to the Asket since it's not as thin. The lightweight is okay but nothing special and heavyweight felt similar to basic Uniqlo stuff. Retail price is 29€, or 25€ with a university discount which is nice. Not sure how they'll hold up long term but I'm hopeful.
Pure Blue Japan makes my favorite T-shirt fits and fades beautifully
Plus the roping fades on the hems is pretty cool
I got a nice one at H&M my last jaunt to Tampa. They had different price points starting at $10 (the one I bought) up to about $35. I compared it to one that was $17 and I could not tell the difference, and believe me, I stood there and tried. I would have bought the $17 one, but I swear there was no difference; they were identical. I didn't like the way the $35 was made; something about the seams, but I don't remember exactly. I just know I liked the $10 more and not because of the price. It was surprisingly heavy and very well made (nice collar too) and after I washed it, I was shocked how it still feels great; nice weight also and very slightly off white (almost unnoticeable). There are 5 tags inside, among them reading "Coupe Ample, Made in Bangladesh". It is double stitched everywhere and does have a seam on one side, which of course isn't str8 now because of washing.
I usually buy a 6 pack of Goodfellow at Target, but for the few extra bucks, the next time I'm in H&M, I'm going to get a few more. I thought this guy was nuts comparing expensive shirts, when $10 will do it, but it's also the nicest T-shirt I have now. Since he mentioned "undershirt" I now see the difference (that's what Haines are), but I doubt I'll ever find one of those $90+ shirts anywhere to be able to compare them.
I thought they were all undershirts which is why I didn't understand people spending so much on them, but I get it now. I mean, where do you find stores that carry those? I'm not buying anything that expensive online before trying it on; not because of quality, but for size. I wear a S, but in some I get M if I think it will shrink right. If I knew the brand and how it fit, I would. But I think I have to set a budget for $40. At my age, anything more would be a waste. After seeing another one of your videos, I decided this time I had no bargain budget and would pay any price under $100, just this one time, and The International Plaza has some of the finest stores around (Tiffany, Rolex, Vuitton, Gucci, Prada). I just didn't find a better T-shirt than the one I bought. If they had them, they were hiding them pretty good. H&M had two entire racks of T-shirts and after I got mine, I decided to take my $10 shirt and go home. I'm so careful not to get it soiled, I've only worn it once. And how does a [movie] cook get $90 for a kitchen work shirt? One drop of tomato sauce and it's ruined. Not very realistic; he should have been wearing Goodfellow, and in black, but I haven't seen the movie.
I don't use .99 in pricing. I'm glad this man doesn't either. Example: $39.99 is not $39 and change: it is $40. My shirt tag said $9.99, but that was a lie. It was $10.
Great vid, tried the BM T shirt had to return them because the collar goes real bacon after a few washes. Would love to see Outlier T shirts in the mix!
I stumbled onto this video, and while I'm here, I have a very important question: Could someone PLEASE tell me why companies only seem to be making/stocking those thin, super-soft, super-stretchy tees and no one seems to make a regular stiff non-stretchy tee anymore? Those stretchy soft ones do NOT fit my body type well and it's starting to become an emergency - I'm down to 2 shirts I can wear regularly, and I just cannot find another single shirt for sale that matches what I want. I used to love Vans tees but even they're doing it now.
Cheaper and looks better because if it didn’t stretch it will look the same no matter who wears it. The stretch shows off your body type.
Probably a stupid question, really like the A New Medium shirt but their sizing seems large. It looks like there 40/42/44/46 sizes translate to L/XL/XXL/XXXL unless I'm reading their size guide wrong. Was that a custom made or am I SOL with getting one? Nice video either way, subscribed.
With the asket T shirts from the small amount I have, I've noticed the non white t-shirts shrink more than the white which as in the video don't really shrink at all.
Calvin Klein sells 3 packs of crew necks that I own for years at a time. They're beautifully soft, drape well, breathe easily, and the collars haven't sagged on as some are coming up on 5 years old.
Great comparison! Although I might disagree on the Uniqlo Supima as they’re kinda thin compred to what they used to release 2019! Also, could you please include H&M’s Pima cotton and Fruit of the loom premium cotton?
What belt are you wearing in this video? Thanks!
Try the bronson MFG 'loopwheel' t-shirt, great value imo
Any pilling?
Have you ever tried Mango t-shirts? I have a couple and wondering how it compares to Uniqlo
What about Haynes beefy Ts. I think you were the one that got me on those. How do they compare to Kirtland brand?
my take on some uniqlo t-shirt
1. Their supima-line are soft but it will got fade and sag quite fast (compare with other brand cotton-T I have in the same prior)
2. (Some) Uniqlo U T-shirt hold up much better than their supima-line.
My general rule when buy Uniqlo, stay away from any 100% cotton that stretch.
Doesn’t the supima cottom from Uniqlo is cheaper?
you’re literally my comfort person i love you *amzclothes* !
I find your videos super entertaining to watch. You just have that natural personality that works for the camera. Keep up the great work, Michael!
damn you got me at 10:40 when you depict the coffee scene 😂 somehow i feel you said it with a bit of dramatic sarcasm but i instantly thought damn that’s the tshirt for me!
Would love you to review the Buck Mason Field Spec shirts! Want to know how they compare to other heavyweight shirts offered
Same, it's my favorite shirt and is what I expected him to be wearing in this video
From the size chart you should have got a S from your dimensions. But the M fit you great. You had to size up?
Great video. I've bought quite a few expensive t shirts in recent years- The Merz B, Whitesville, Studio D'Artisan loopwheel and UES Ramanyana... and i came to the same realisation that my favourite one is the Asket one that I've had for years! Going to stick to that brand going forward.
Is merino wool cheating? Because I’d put the Proof 72-hour Merino Slim against any of these.
I second the nod for Bronson Loopwheeled Tubular Athletic T-Shirt. Hands down, by the far THE BEST value for money loopwheeled t-shirt (although they're not using old timey loopwheel machines, instead they have modern tubular knit process that produces similar fabric but more efficiently). My vote for best overall t-shirt is The Flat Head THC. I've looked at and sampled almost every T on this list and many others, including the Merz B 215 (which I really don't like), and for me, there's nothing that's even a close 2nd, forget even a contender. It's definitely not for everyone, though.
Whats the watch you're wearing in this video I like it a lot
Very important question Mr TheIronSnail... is Taylor's favourite song 'Me and Michael' by MGMT. And if not, why not?
Have you tried Hanes Beefy Ts? Super cheap, decently heavy, and I kinda like the fit! I bought a bunch of their pocket shirts.
How about sunspel? Why wasnt that included?
Be interested to hear your take on Bronson Loopwheel Tubular Athletic shirts. They're not actually Loopwheel and they're budget Chinese shirts, but they are thick and dense with a heritage fit and the company has surprisingly good customer service.
My favorite T shirts are American Giant, Brave star, Goodwear and Camber. They each offer light and heavy options.
It's so funny seeing Velva-sheen as a quality menswear brand now. I'm from Cincinnati and my dad would always joke Velva-sheen was where guys would go to buy "factory seconds" of shirts. For example you could buy like P&G Bowling Team shirts that had an off label for like a few cents. His school would have contests on the most ridiculous.
Hey, enough about Tshirts, is that a Hamilton Khaki Pilot Pioneer on your wrist? Do a wristwatch video. Good channel. Keep it up!
I like the old made in America Buck Mason Field spec shirts, they are heavy AF. Great base layer for winter under flannels
Michael, how have you never reviewed the Warehouse & Co Slub Cotton tee? I first tried one on in the Santa Fe Standard & Strange, and the collar alone was enough to win my heart. Absolute love at first wear.
Is that TV in the background with the white bezel and is that a shelf built on the top to hold candles? and more importantly, where can I get one? sorry if this has been asked before. favorite shirt is the first one. thanks!
What is your opinion on True Classic and Fresh Clean?
American Giant Everest shirt if you want to try another heavy option. Their regular heavyweight shirts are solid too.
Just finished re-watching your 'Selling all my watches for a Daytona video' - amazing to see the Pioneer is still on the wrist. Can't get enough of your videos!
Man, really enjoying your videos! Would love to hear your take on Unbound Merino's shirts! Have you done a video any of their clothing? Looked but didn't find one.
Asket has been one of my favorite brands for years. I got a few of their T-shirts 5 years ago and they have been holding up great. No discoloration, no holes, still fitting the same. The super long egyptian cotton is really nice and durable and Asket is super sustainable. Great all around the board
Can't recommend them enough!
Hey just wondering how tall you are as I am also of shorter stature with slightly abnormal proportions and also have trouble getting the look right. Nice review
Have you ever considered looking at a tshirt that people use as blanks like the ascolour shirts or the shakawear ones? I wonder how they'd stack up
I was looking for the best white crew neck shirt and stumbled upon this video. Learned a lot and has helped me decide on what to buy. Lastly, I subbed! Thanks! :)
Have you tried Bronson Mfg? Their shirts seem like good quality.
What type of Lee jeans are those? Can't find anything about them in any of your other videos
You can also checkout Maison Cornichon, tee shirts made in France with weaving machines from the 60s.
I'm surprised there was no mention of CDLP, they are made in Portugal and their Midweight T-Shirt (220gsm) is 70/30 Tencel/Pima resulting in an incredibly silky and comfortable shirt.
Great video! What is your final thoughts on the Merz B one? Because you did include it in the video but at your rating it hadn’t arrived yet.
Try Enkalda. I have many of their shirts and they are awesome for me. Made in the USA - 7.5 oz cotton
Other key tshirts I don't think you've done yet, in order of importance:
Sunspel sea island cotton tee (must be sea island)
Warehouse 4601
UES Ramayana
3sixteen pima
McHill
CDLP
Industry of all nations clean crew
Then pretty much all of the Japanese denim brands have their own very HQ tshirt (Studio d, Stevenson, Real McCoys, Strike Gold, etc, etc)
Any of these remind you of the comfort color tshirts? I used to love their shirts but then they changed something. I’d love to find something with a similar fit and heft
Bronson shirts please. I think you've given then a notable mention but not a full teview. I bought a few and am curious to see how you would rank them against other heavy weight shirts.
Can you put chapters in the video for each t-shirt segment please?
Looked at a bunch of those and none make their t-shirts in 4XL sizes :( Any recommendations for good quality large t-shirts?
Could you include Pro Club for instance? I've been using them for a few months and it might be an interesting input for the best value section
Can you review and rank merino wool t-shirts (unbound merino, quince, etc.)
I buy Banana Republic supima shirts. Don't know how it compares to the Uniqlo version though.