Finding the Best Men's T-Shirt . (Uniqlo, Filson, Lady White Co., etc.)

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Today we are looking at the best men's t-shirts that money can buy. Some of them are also not so good...but hey! It's all part of the experiment. So, how can you not look bad in a t-shirt? Why are they called a tee shirt? That's because the letter that they look like...is actually a T.
Shirt List:
1. H&M regular
2. Uniqlo U oversized
3. 3Sixteen
4. Filson Pioneer
5. Lady White Co. Our T-Shirt
6. Imogene & Willie
7. Studio D’Artisan Fox Fibre
8. Merz B Schwanen
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The Iron Snail is a men’s fashion vlog starring a young man named Michael and featuring a snail no bigger than a quarter. The two are set on taking over the world of fashion by creating a clothing line to end all clothing lines. Until then, we’re here to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the best clothing out there, from the highest quality raw denim jeans to the warmest jacket to the sturdiest boots…the Iron Snail has got you covered. (written by Taylor, though Michael is sometimes known to talk about himself in the third person… xoxo)

[@devinhurt7698]

Two videos this week

[@Why_Land]

Don't sleep on the Hanes garment dyed tees

[@daimena.cianci2651]

I love that saying "if you arent paying for it, someone else is"

[@AKhan.28]

Love my Represent Clo T shirts! Made in Portugal. Medium weight and super soft! On the expensive side, but the quality is so fire. Love oversized and thick collars so these are my go to right now.

[@markopolo9936]

Congrats on the red cast sponsorship, they’re one of my favourites and the flannel is amazing!

[@Himothy278]

Great video you should do one on finding the best fitting straight leg jeans from different brands

[@dapiddiboy]

Love your content! Thanks Michael!

[@chargingbadger_]

I own probably 5 Imogene + Willie shirts and love them. Couldn't recommend them higher. I agree they are washed and cropped to be like a vintage shirt, but I have no problem wearing them everyday.

[@NormanKeyes]

Beautiful watch! One of my favorite Zeniths

[@JoeyShip]

I’ve been back and forth about buying an Imogene and Willie shirt. This video definitely helped me out with that decision! Even though they were low on the list, I’m sold on getting one. And also checking out some lady white shirts now too. 👌🏽

[@krisjones4051]

I have one I+W shirt and it’s definitely worth it for the vintage feel and cool factor of their screen print. I have the lightning tee

[@Zobo03]

I love the american giant premium t-shirt and would love to see how it stack ups against some of the brands you reviewed in this video!

[@williamdavies1192]

I do too.

[@ama5573]

I don't think heavy weight is something that is universally appreciated in t-shirts. I have heavy GSM t-shirts that I layer with in the winter, but in warmer climate summers you just can't wear those in the summer. In these climates lighter t-shirts and usually blends beat anything heavy. You want something to keep you cool, and also to dry out when it inevitably gets wet if you move around too much. In that sense, a lot of the heavy t-shirts that try to convince you they're worth the price because they're throwing a few cents more worth of material on the garment are not just "not better", they're unusable.

[@DeepFriedDoom]

Yeah, this isn''t a comprehensive "best to worst" comparison in every situation, but one that suits Michael in his temperate environment. The reason he favors the thick shirts is because they suit his climate. If you're in the tropics or desert kind of environment, the tier list might actually go in reverse. Thick shirts will kill you with heat and moisture, and thinner shirts with synthetic blends will keep you cooler.

[@malamute4793]

@@DeepFriedDoom not only in the tropics, i live in Europe, it gets to 40C in the summer, I don't want a pullover masked as a T-shirt

[@drise7391]

Jeez love the Chronomaster Revival Shadow. Video on that one day?

[@alexozol7338]

RRL, Sunspel, and Visvim are my favorites. All ridiculously expensive. Rrl and visvim wear really nice over time and Sunspel have the best fit I’ve found

[@hide1hunter]

visvim tees are incredible

[@michaelshearer3559]

Cincinnati represent! Velva Sheen was pretty big when I was a kid. Thanks for peaking my interest in all things t-shirts. $124 and even $99 is crazy for a t, but that's just me.

[@ordinaryopinion4081]

Comfort colors $12 nice and thick for the fall

[@squareoakystewart6870]

Please do a video on henley shirts, especially short sleeve ones.

[@iuhuh10110]

Standard and Strange Wakayama Special is the best t-shirt. I have the studio d'artisan as well, it's nice but just a little thicker than I usually prefer. Warehouse makes a fantastic tee too.

[@lukasb4901]

Absolutely love these UES flannels, I've got the same in blue and red, so happy that fall approaches!

[@thereal_bruh_hunter]

Underrated video

[@VaderHater1993]

Lady white co's heavyweight rugby shirts are the only tshirt I have ever fallen in love with. Worth every penny

[@r4yyy559]

i really love yungmaven tees and taylor stich alot

[@feronous8207]

I needed this video! I also use SoS Cotton From texas, organic 15 -20$ cheap shirts.

[@BeanJuan]

Yay new video!!!

[@danieloneill1279]

This, this is what I've been waiting for! (it's just not very friendly for a UK market, but that's okay) All that and wearing a Zenith Revival Shadow, I could be in heaven. Uniqlo for me is the bang for buck - and I can get'um in the UK.

[@andrewstorm8240]

Agree with the UK part - Crew are also good

[@tenettttt]

I can recommend National Athletic Goods Tees (Heavyweight). I bought a couple back in like 2013 and and they're still as new! Mad.

[@hugoveillette6411]

this zenith is so yum I love it I love it I love it

[@pannacottafugo4869]

You should try Whitesville, they are pretty nice

[@yehoshua77]

Best Made Co (now owned by Duluth) makes a great t-shirt. Made in US of US-grown Pima cotton. Soft, durable, pocket t-shirt at $40. My new favorite t-shirt.

[@marcusisntcool]

the lady white is sick love the fit and texture

[@hAvan4LyFe]

This video needs a part two.

[@hashtag3650]

I always look forward to watching your content. Keep up the great work and stay being you.. it seems to be working.

[@xxflamezxx1able]

My current favorite tee shirt brand is Gettees. The QC is solid but not perfect, the weight is nice and is supima cotton and made in Detroit, oh and they only cost about 25 dollars.

[@garrettjosemans8288]

I was expecting to see Taylor Stitch in here! Nice video either way.

[@DMorgan77]

I agree on Cameron O's t shirt videos, they're great. Fun to watch as always Michael.

[@GoldenGamer789]

Next time you should include Asket and Reigning Champ, and maybe Rue Porter :)

[@jminus]

You should have tried a muji jersey t shirt! So far my fav tee

[@user-jl3ku4eh5r]

Great video Michael, One of my favorite T's is from John Henric(a little bit more dressier company) and is a 70% linen 30% cotton. I got it for 17$ after sale and I love the linen charecaristics.

[@WaterAerobics]

That sneeze was epic

[@NedFlanders39]

Bit of an expensive series to make, but i'd love for you to travel to different countries and buy high quality clothes to review. Would love your take on Scotch and Soda, some Scandi brands, UK etc

[@danielirvine7468]

Good vid man I was about to pick up a nudie jeans tee yesterday but $80 put me off But it was fire You haven’t done any nudie stuff yet??

[@KenChiwo]

I'd like to provide a recommendation; if you're looking for the BEST men's cotton t-shirt, then without doubt for me it's Sunspel Classic T (the made in England version) for the price ($100). I've collected many T's, from the brands mentioned in this video as well as from expensive brands like Loro Piana, Zegna, brunello cucinelli etc., and by far Sunspel is the best at making T's from 100% cotton. So when it comes to T-shirts made from 100% cotton, Sunspel wins. However, if you're looking for T-shirts made from different materials like (70% cotton + 30% cashmere or Silk), then the expensive brands win because they have far superior mills / fabrics, but expect to pay $500-1000 for a t-shirt.

[@Dan-Chrssy]

This. Also Merz B. 1940s shirts are a strong second if you can find them

[@jimmydgrant]

Freenote’s 13oz shifter T is pretty amazing at $75.

[@mcnuonuo]

I was Team Lady White Co until I bought the Joe Mocoy's T-Shirt from Standard & Strange ($68)

[@Thomas-je5rj]

The Real Mccoy’s ones are really good too if you can try them one day ^^

[@savannahm.3210]

Goodwear makes heavyweight and lightweight tees MIUSA for about $40. Good fit and collar. Heavy weights a bit stiff. I believe they’re based in Massachusetts so me being in Boston I got my order within about 2 days

[@steeler7588]

You should try Uni/Form LA - great products. How'd you size the Imogene & Willie tee?

[@chargingbadger_]

I own a few I+W shirts. They have a vintage fit so they are cropped to have a shorter fit at the hem. But overall they still fit TTS, just expect that vintage fit. Check their site before buying because some shirts have different sizing but they usually say so on the site. Personally I love my I+W shirts and I highly recommend them.

[@shawnlanglois5705]

my favorite is wonder looper

[@unclechaw1894]

I’m a big fan of the Kirkland Signatures from Costco.

[@andrewc9790]

You missed out on Carhartt k87. I do think the quality has slightly declined, but they're awesome for around $20.00. I have many that are ~10 years old that I still wear. 👍

[@you0nlylivetwice]

I buy Gildan Ringspun t shirts in packs of 3 from ebay at around $20 bucks for the set, they fit great and are very good quality, with the cotton sourced from U.S. Even expensive brands like Sunspel source their cotton from United States.

[@MegaHagop]

What are your thoughts on buck mason ??

[@carlodelavera9735]

this is cool, but nothing beats my 10 black t shirts from target that each was $6, from when I decided to minimalize my closet

[@dandsyfam1813]

Good summary. I was a lady white co head before switching to 3sixteen. I think 3sixteen just does quite a bit better hanging onto its color and fit over time. Real test is always going to be in a white t-shirt. 3Sixteen’s thick white t-shirts dominate Lady White Co over time.

[@mijaelmaratuech5688]

not sure if they’re your style but i’m a fan of Los Angeles Apparel 6.5oz cotton shirts. $26, USA made!

[@ejcandrin]

That Merz B Schwanen shirt is so so beautiful.

[@cruz707]

How tall are you and what size Filson? I’m trying to size myself

[@aidannewell7644]

do you have a video on what attracted you to heritage garments in the first place? If so, you should make one! I've been mulling it over myself think it's a combination of post-modern insecurities and concerns for sustainability. Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

[@aidannewell7644]

I wanna stress that this is not a demand for sure very happy you are starting a clothing brand I'm big fan of your work

[@migo-migo9503]

From how I see it the Merz's fit looks a little cheap. The material looks amazing but the way it's cut is a bit odd. The ends of your shoulders looked stiff and sharp. Unlike the 3Sixteen and the Lady White where the shoulder really rests on your shoulders comfortably. Great vid, never heard of some of these brands.

[@krisjones4051]

You definitely have to have an athletic build to wear Merz B Schwanen and fill out their shirts/henleys. I got to the gym 4-5 times a week and lift heavy so they fit me like a glove-wearing the 215 black tee right now actually. You definitely have to have the Carmy physique to make it work. Side note: Their hoodies are SSS+ tier… can’t praise them enough.

[@levim.3505]

Everlane Relaxed Heavy Weight Tee. Best one there is. Period.

[@Mono_Mach]

8:22 "virtually zero gravity" then goes on a few seconds later to show a clip lifting the t-shirt then dropping it, as if to prove it is actually weightless. 😆 That flannel shirt in the sponsorship looks great

[@casanovabutler]

Have you ever tried Asket?

[@zabo358pure]

Best tee's are Visim's Ultimate Tee (Sea Island Cotton) and their Cotton/Cashmere blend Tee's.

[@theyellowgoat6372]

I think you look good in the uniqlo. Taylor would agree.

[@operamatthew]

You got so close to the best feeling T-shirt in the world. Studio d artisan Suvin Gold Loopwheel. Tanuki has the best budget tee i’ve ever had.

[@Dann1303]

Carhartt Chase are my go to, good weight and last forever

[@matthewjennings7645]

Would love to see this same thing but for 100% Merino Wool T Shirts Rarely washing my denim has made me want the same for most articles of clothing

[@jacobvonloh69]

Keep ‘em coming!

[@ryszardkoziel]

Hidden spooky season significance to Seven playing in the background?

[@RealLifeRodger]

Uniqlo is hard to beat. Especially on basics.

[@andymofoincross]

A little disappointed Iron Heart, Jungmaven, Left Field NYC, Sunspell or Velva Sheen weren't on the list. Might be worth making a 2nd video on this topic

[@TheIronSnail]

Definitely! My bank account just wasn’t having that stacked list!

[@cruxae]

Nice Chronomaster Revival Shadow? Check out Marine Layer's T-shirts. I love their stuff. Super high quality and amazing customer service.

[@rhymanoserous]

Finally fell across Michaels 'other' channel. KZbin algorithm took it's time.

[@Debreziner24]

I was just looking for a good basic T-Shirt myself. I wanted sth. heavyweight but as you mentioned they start to get uncomfortable because the seams are so big. I settled on Uniqlos Supima Cotton and size up and wash it hot to make it a bit denser.

[@CocoKoi321]

you know the schott perfecto right snail?? well they have a 50$ t shirt all made in LA too please review it?

[@matejaatanasov5888]

Getting slightly ripped, nice👍🏽

[@gergoliath2328]

you forgot the agyptian cotton shirt from asket and the Swiss cotton shirt from van laack

[@rol4life]

Have you tried bravestars heavy weight tees?!? Best bang for your buck weight to price and made in “merica

[@shanecorwin731]

Two for the price of one wow thanks for tempting me to buy more stuff I don’t need

[@bigchungus920]

What jeans are you wearing?

[@asherray4969]

I can't find that Fox Fibre shirt anywhere

[@GabobStrulli]

In spring I might get a Merz b Schwanen cause it's made in Germany and then it's t-shirt time.

[@WillMarcial]

Whitesville (**order from Japan) and Bronson are great. They are $25ish a pop. They compare to LWC, if not better.

[@WillMarcial]

Also, there are other blends then just 100% cotton. cotton/ploy, cotton/cashmere, merino wool, etc all have different benefits. & If you can find a good vintage blank... they will likely be even better than any of these.

[@user-pd6if9bu6c]

what about sleeve;less tshirts?

[@jacobhilton8891]

I kept waiting for the shirts to bounce off the table when you dribbled them….and also I did not appreciate being called “you other people” I prefer what my mother calls me - big boned. Good content per usual good stuff man.

[@funkdebris]

Yesssss! Let’s gooooo!

[@grumpysorc3744]

From what I know, H&M stuff is non-durable, made from a low quality cotton. Uniqlo ( at least Uniqlo U ) is pretty good for a mass-market t-shirt, but slightly rough. SDA is on another level, a top-notch fabric in every sense ( like other Japanese brands such as Samurai, Barns, Tanuki, etc. )

[@stevewhite2245]

T-shirts? When I visit USA I always buy a few Russell Athletic t-shirts. Amazing value, good fit and they last a long time.

[@danielwagner4412]

Great Vid! Chased the Merz B. 215 because of The Bear and they are lovely t-shirts. Hope you enjoyed SE7EN it has been a little while since I saw that film. I tend to fall in the ZODIAC camp for my Fincher serial killer films. Good luck with the jacket.

[@saaaaaaaaalt838]

Am I weird for liking ridiculously light weight t shirts? Like, ones that are basically see through. they're comfortable and they make my body look like it has more texture than it does.

[@grumpygrumpygrump]

I wear Uniqlo for day-to-day. Then Olebar Brown OB-T and probably my favourite Sunspel. The material and cut on both of these is just amazing.

[@gqfiend]

YAY! New sponsor! I’ll gladly check these folks out.

[@m.e.p.r]

I would love to hear your take on the quality and pricing of Patagonia. It would create a scandal and result in lots of clicks and comments. The algorythms would be on your side

[@df540148]

Standard and Strange just came out with some lovely new loopwheel shirts (their house brand). I got to see some in Santa Fe. Might pick one up, just need to get over the slightly roomier fit. They're $95 so a little cheaper than your other loopwheel ones.

[@saamarthyepratapsingh3400]

I noticed you don't like ironing your tees, have you noticed there being any benefit in that or its just a peeve?

[@KeagsC65]

A question on the Merz B shirt. I have a couple pieces from them and know they’re great. The thing about that t-shirt that slightly confuses me is when do you wear it? It’s so heavy wouldn’t it be too hot for summer wear? And when layering in other seasons wouldn’t you want a thinner base layer? Thoughts?

[@kevinleyva3003]

Some of my favorite basic T-shirts are from Bronson. Their 10.5oz shirts are so much better then the price deserves to be. About $30 and the collars are so heavy duty (folded over) and haven’t lost their shape in the year I’ve owned mine. I got others from Jackman, Freenote Cloth, Bravestar, and vintage Champion Tees, but my Low cost Bronson Tees are my most worn. Also, I just got that same UES Flannel in the Ad. Love their flannels, some of the best in the game!

[@TheShannonagains]

I've been wanting to pick up so much from Bronson, it all looks so cool!

[@kevinleyva3003]

@@TheShannonagains Go for it! It’s low risk, high reward with a lot of their stuff

[@matthogan506]

Reigning champ!

[@danielparvin9083]

Try pro club comfort and heavyweight

[@jacobbruch3244]

Carharrt heavyweight tees just feel right to me. However, they’re made for bigger guys and as a smaller guy it’s hard to get them to fit right. Any tips or worthy alternatives?

[@jokerswild5485]

Bangladesh actually makes both low quality and high quality clothes. It depends on what the company is looking for. Companies like h&m and Zara mostly want cheap low quality clothes so that's they get. They are the reason for driving wages down in garment industry.

[@CocoKoi321]

poorest country in the wolrd too but all this outsourcing is gonna make america the poorest country in the world, and drive down the value of usd