Good quality t-shirts

Good quality t-shirts

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ChocolateFrog

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28,614 posts

180 months

Yesterday (10:04)
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Couldn't find a more relevant forum.

Who sells quality polo neck t-shirts that are made of a decent heavyweight cotton. I don't like the featherlight cotton that most of the more premium brands seem to use.

I'm a big fan of American Giant stuff, their classic hoodie is probably my favourite piece of clothing but despite listing polo's on their website they don't actually have any.

Anything that would be similar and available in the UK? For casual everyday wear that's either unbranded or has a very small logo. Build quality and materials are what matter to me.

Cheers.

RedWhiteMonkey

7,219 posts

189 months

Yesterday (10:06)
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I find Uniqlo t-shirts to be decent quality.

98elise

28,192 posts

168 months

Yesterday (10:06)
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Same here. I've recently bought a bunch of decent t-shirts and now want to replace my cheapish polo shirts.

I don't care about brand, I just want good quality shirts.

EmailAddress

13,557 posts

225 months

toasty

7,773 posts

227 months

Yesterday (10:18)
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After trying lots of brands from CK to Primark to Sunspel, I've settled on Asket. Perfect fit for me, great quality and hold their shape.

They do a lightweight version which is similar to Sunspel weight but the standard is just right for all seasons.

https://www.asket.com/gb/mens/t-shirts


Edited by toasty on Wednesday 20th November 10:33

nuyorican

1,851 posts

109 months

Yesterday (10:20)
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RedWhiteMonkey said:
I find Uniqlo t-shirts to be decent quality.
How have you found the sizings? Big/small, tight/baggy, long/short?

I tend to sit between XL and XXL so always struggle to find the right size first time with new places. I don't have a local Uniqlo but relieved some socks for Christmas and thought them excellent so bought a load more online.

RedWhiteMonkey

7,219 posts

189 months

Yesterday (10:29)
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nuyorican said:
How have you found the sizings? Big/small, tight/baggy, long/short?

I tend to sit between XL and XXL so always struggle to find the right size first time with new places. I don't have a local Uniqlo but relieved some socks for Christmas and thought them excellent so bought a load more online.
I've found sizes to vary from article to article. Their size L t-shirts are good fit for me but I need their XL polo shirts. Best to order both sizes and return the ones that don't fit.

Sunnyone

150 posts

120 months

Yesterday (10:34)
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Community Clothing has nice ones, made in the uk too, if you like that kind of thing.

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/mens-t...




123DWA

1,381 posts

110 months

Yesterday (10:40)
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RedWhiteMonkey said:
I find Uniqlo t-shirts to be decent quality.
Same here, the 'U' range are nice and heavy.

nuyorican

1,851 posts

109 months

Yesterday (10:41)
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RedWhiteMonkey said:
I've found sizes to vary from article to article. Their size L t-shirts are good fit for me but I need their XL polo shirts. Best to order both sizes and return the ones that don't fit.
Thank you. Will do that.

Looking now, so. many. options... smile

123DWA said:
Same here, the 'U' range are nice and heavy.
Perfect timing!

ChocolateFrog

Original Poster:

28,614 posts

180 months

Yesterday (10:42)
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toasty said:
After trying lots of brands from CK to Primark to Sunspel, I've settled on Asket. Perfect fit for me, great quality and hold their shape.

They do a lightweight version which is similar to Sunspel weight but the standard is just right for all seasons.

https://www.asket.com/gb/mens/t-shirts


Edited by toasty on Wednesday 20th November 10:33
Their sizing guide suggest XXL.

I'm usually XL or L if I want tight fit. Is that something you've found going up a size?

Sunnyone

150 posts

120 months

Yesterday (10:47)
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Community Clothing has nice ones, made in the uk too, if you like that kind of thing.

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/mens-t...




AllyBee

321 posts

161 months

Yesterday (10:59)
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Carhartt from the workwear range - https://www.misupplies.co.uk/clothing-c12/mens-wor... just make sure you go down a size.

Jiebo

961 posts

103 months

Yesterday (11:24)
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My crew clothing Tees fit well and have outlasted uniqlo.

Uniqlo's dye seems to start going after 3-4 washes and starts looking old, where as the crew clothing is still solid black after 30-40 washes and tumble dries. This goes for both their heavy weight crew neck stuff and the more premium supima. Uniqlo sleeves are also weird and stick out rather than sit flat on the arm, which looks a bit st.


airsafari87

2,852 posts

189 months

Yesterday (11:41)
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Sunnyone said:
Community Clothing has nice ones, made in the uk too, if you like that kind of thing.

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/mens-t...
I’ve tried a couple of pieces from Community Clothing now and am less than impressed by the quality.

I took a punt on their selvedge denim as they were reasonably priced. The only pair of jeans I’ve ever owned where the rivets fall off.

Shame as I like what they stood for, but I won’t be buying from them again.

Unexpected Item In The Bagging Area

7,146 posts

196 months

Yesterday (11:57)
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Another Crew Clothing fan here. Also Gant and Tommy Hilfiger.

3george

78 posts

45 months

Yesterday (13:30)
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M&S Autograph Supima cotton for me.

Gastons_Revenge

263 posts

11 months

Yesterday (13:51)
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H&M's 100% cotton t-shirts have served me well for minimal outlay. I'm 6ft1 and broad shouldered, size L fits perfectly.
Avoid their cheapest t-shirts though, those are a nasty polycotton blend.

gareth h

3,759 posts

237 months

Yesterday (15:19)
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Sunspel Riviera for me, be careful of the Comminity clothing kit, it shrinks like b*ggery

toasty

7,773 posts

227 months

Yesterday (15:30)
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ChocolateFrog said:
toasty said:
After trying lots of brands from CK to Primark to Sunspel, I've settled on Asket. Perfect fit for me, great quality and hold their shape.

They do a lightweight version which is similar to Sunspel weight but the standard is just right for all seasons.

https://www.asket.com/gb/mens/t-shirts


Edited by toasty on Wednesday 20th November 10:33
Their sizing guide suggest XXL.

I'm usually XL or L if I want tight fit. Is that something you've found going up a size?
They recommended a regular M and they fit great, about an inch longer than the Sunspel which works for me.

They do free exchanges, so if you're buying 3 for free postage, buy different sizes and exchange the ones that don't fit.

I just got my third set of 3.