BUYING GUIDES
THE BEST HIGH-QUALITY T-SHIRTS
Ever since Jeremy Allen White wore the Merz b. Schwanen 215 and the Whiteville tees in The Bear, everyone and their grandma’ are looking to get into these high-quality basics. These guides will help you find the best T-shirts in the market.
With expert advice from our founder, Thomas, this guide helps you find the perfect high-quality basic for your wardrobe.
It’s a crowded field in the race to make the world’s best T-shirt. Bryan has tested some of the tees that we believe are the absolute best.
PRO TIPS
LOOPWHEELED: WhAT IS IT AND HOW TO BUY IT
Loopwheeled T-shirts are made on traditional century-old circular knitting machines. They typically don’t have sideseams and have a distinct texture that sets them apart from your average tee. This durable yet soft fabric only gets better with wear.
Buying Tip #1: Expect to size up from your normal size in American and European brands.
Buying Tip #2: You can’t get a tapered fit like you might be used to from your normal tees.
Buying Tip #3: Loopwheeled tees only get better with wear (and wash), so keep going!
Buying Tip #1: Expect to size up from your normal size in American and European brands in Japanese brands.
Buying Tip #2: You can’t get a tapered fit like you might be used to from your normal tees without sideseams.
Buying Tip #3: Loopwheeled tees only get better with wear (and wash), so keep going and don’t give up!
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