Looking For Men’s T-Shirts

Submitted by Nuggy-D t3_11zb8oi in BuyItForLife

Anyone have any recommendations on a t-shirt brand that doesn’t necessarily have to be for life, but at least a long time. I really hate high maintenance stuff, and I want a shirt I can wear, throw in the washer, then the dryer and it still fit afterwards. I’m tired of hang drying all of my shirts.

Also, if they fit nicely on a bigger guy that’s a plus!

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Responsible_Emu3601 t1_jdbq23y wrote

Icebreaker Merino Tech Lite II Short Sleeve Tee

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Brewmeister613 t1_jdh5ov9 wrote

Used to be my dedicated brand. Have found that every shirt I have purchased from them recently has failed well before when I should have expected it to. Switched to Smartwool.

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tuneout t1_je3jfzs wrote

I think smartwool and icebreaker have same parent company

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madredditscientist t1_jdc178h wrote

https://www.looria.com/bot/BuyItForLife?q=Looking+For+Long-Lasting+Men%E2%80%99s+T-Shirts

Based on the comments, the top 3-5 most recommended brands for long-lasting men's t-shirts are:

  1. Duluth Trading Company - known for their Longtail T-shirts and heavyweight options that hold up well over time.
  2. Comfort Colors - known for their garment-dyed, sturdy, and long-lasting material that can take a beating.
  3. Carhartt - known for their thick and durable work shirts that are good for style and functionality.
  4. Uniqlo U - known for their 100% cotton tee version that is really thick and heavy, and can last for 2+ years with regular wear.
  5. Eddie Bauer - known for their incredible thick t-shirts that are well-fitting and can last for years to come.
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CMYKoi t1_jdc4qna wrote

Can confirm Duluth is great. Even if made overseas I believe.

Just recently got several Buck Naked Bullpen. Amazing.

Thrifted some Ballroom Flex. Rugged, thick, heavy, comfortable, huge pockets.

More recently a long sleeve longtail, and a black Tshirt with breast pocket. All built like tanks.

Also even more recently some kind of less well built khaki type pant in gray...I don't think it's a fire hose pant, but whatever it was and whoever wore it, they wore the SHIT out of it. There's only a few noticable wear spots I'll be having fixed, then I'll dye it black, and it needs some alterations to fit a little better. Then it'll go at least 10 years I bet before any real signs of wear.

Like Carhartt (Which I don't ESPECIALLY recommend anymore, esp for the price) sizing is very generous and you may want to go over size down. (For shirts, get regular size in boxers.)

Carhartt may still be good for pants and coveralls but imo you can't beat Wrangler Riggs, or any solid nylon, cotton, or poly cotton canvas rip stop from a good brand. I've also got some cotton canvas tech pants from Wrangler from Ross recently and they're VERY solid. I DON'T recommend their regular jeans. There's a million models and makes and it depends on where it's made and where you buy...but I did find two very very well made pairs of jeans eventually, but they were too big so I retired them.

FWIW, I know people who claim quality has gone down, but I've tried plenty from LL Bean, and maybe it's vintage but still looks practically new, but still seems incredibly tough and solid and thick to me. Particularly their sweaters, polos, shirts, jackets. Just good ol thiiiick cotton.

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Giggles567 t1_jdc8wb9 wrote

I learned about American Giant from this sub and I really like them. My brought bought about 5 tees from them and LOVES them! Good luck in your search.

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veryabnormal t1_jdcu12l wrote

Lands end super-T, the one for tall people. Get the newsletter for a discount code. The full price is nonsense.

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eutzyrc t1_jdbpu52 wrote

I used to sell tshirts. I’ve tried more brands than most. Wool & prince make the finest tshirt you can buy. Mine are going on 8 years and still no bacon neck or signs of wear.

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wordofmouthrevisited t1_jdczovn wrote

Buck Mason - I’m on the small side of big and tall so big and tall are always balloons on me. Retail XLT fit but are rare. Buck Mason CURVED HEM tees fit, wash, wear, and maintain. They’ve got a ton of different colors and are sewn in the states. Big fan.

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Tokki111 t1_jdddj43 wrote

The brand Homage has been great, I have t shirts that are over 10 years old.

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Muncie4 t1_jddq60s wrote

Know when seeking advice online bigger guy means zero. Bigger as in 6'5"? Bigger as in 400lbs?

Part of BIFL is care and hanging dry shirts should be part of your routine even if you have a 312 Stainless Steel T-shirt that is BIFL.

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Landlover2 t1_jdesru7 wrote

Kirkland T-Shirts, have had one pack of six for at least three years. No complaints.

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2h2o22h2o t1_jdf0b3m wrote

I have a bunch that have lasted forever, but they’ve all been thrifted. US Polo Assn, Polo Ralph Lauren (with the logo on the chest, NOT the bottom, which are the cheap crap ones), Land’s End, Joseph A Bank, old American Eagle, old Abercrombie and Fitch.

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dave999dave t1_jdbp0ge wrote

I’ve had good luck with Gildan and Hanes.

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Responsible_Emu3601 t1_jdbpshf wrote

Those 2 are shittiest brands for Ts

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CMYKoi t1_jdc42xa wrote

I saw recently the protip is to go to craft stores and get the ultimate heavyweight and the triple weight variants or something like that, basically the most durable for each brand.

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