The Internet's Favorite T-Shirts, Ranked. (Pt. 2)

[@TheIronSnail]

**pt. 2! There were so many comments about shirts I missed I decided to do another vid ASAP. I still have a massive list of shirts that haven't been ranked yet BUT I feel like 3 videos in a row is a bit excessive...but if a lot of you people want more...we'll do it...just later (maybe snag some wild expensive shirts to see what the deal is)** anyway! see you next week!! can't wait!

[@AndresOssa]

Never too much. Worry not, dear snail. (Too cringe?)

[@L2snakegold]

Lol waiting for part 4 and 5.

[@MrHunter830]

More please. Also long t shirt suggestions? Specifically for being tucked in.

[@1996marioRH]

You should check out some of the t-shirts Kith offers right now. Would love to hear your thoughts on their Leonard, Alex Boxy, Theo Dolman, and Pima Jersey Heathrow Tee's. The only one I own is the Leonard and it's my favorite shirt I own

[@cseymour97]

Upstate Stock 50 /50 tee is killer!! And made in USA right in Brooklyn! They also do white label work so some iron snail tees 😉 Also the Flint & Tinder heavyweight pocket tee is easily the beefiest tee I've ever owned.

[@henrycollins2478]

We need a spreadsheet that ranks them. That’s all.

[@andrewcyber4]

Was waiting for it at the end!

[@maxprangnell8237]

You are providing the best consumer reviews I have ever seen. Thorough, detailed, technical. Pacing of your commentary is economical and keeps me engaged. Really appreciate your work. A fan. Cheers.

[@robs.inl.a.4178]

right? excellent.

[@TEstevao]

I speak for the people, Michael, I speak for the people

[@TheIronSnail]

Nipple man himself!

[@TEstevao]

@@TheIronSnail God I hope that doesn't stick 😆

[@unknown9072]

On that topic ​I'd love to see a similar video on tank tops!

[@JoeyDecay]

It's a pretty important question when buying a shirt, not gonna lie.

[@JohnnyTaxonomy]

@@TEstevao😂

[@Mellowbaton]

I just finished my undergrad and I’ve been trying to replace all my old polyester fleece clothes. You and Rose Anvil have been a godsend. 🙌

[@davidhunternyc1]

OMG! Because of this video, I ordered the Loop & Weft. It blows my mind. So soft and pillowy. I recently tried on the $185 Samurai Zero t-shirt and, though it's a different kind of t-shirt altogether, I far prefer the Loop & Weft. The natural dye "black" color is more of a dark charcoal grey and will lighten up more with repeated washings. If you're looking for a deep black colorfast t-shirt, looks elsewhere, but if you're looking to embrace textile artistry at its highest form, look no further than Loop & Weft.

[@scottrainey2375]

been sick all weekend and have been binging these videos. glad you dropped a part 2 lol

[@TheIronSnail]

Perfect timing! Fell better btw

[@TheIronSnail]

Oops I mean feel, don't fell!

[@scottrainey2375]

@@TheIronSnail thanks big dog love the content

[@gamingwitchutuu429]

Watch the videos around fall

[@ozzy_fromhell]

Just found out your channel couple hours ago from one of your Levi’s versus Wrangler videos and been watching your videos the past couple hours at work and I must say as a Mexican from California I’m was soooo shocked you didn’t know what pro club was 😂😂wowww it’s what most of our parents would buy us cuz them shirts used to be $4

[@WVRLORD]

Olderbest is more of a boutique or carrier of multiple brands, those shirts you've shown were from a brand they carry called Timecatcher Clo. They also carry Bronson Mfg products at Olderbest.

[@Dstryrr]

I never knew how badly I needed your channel. Learning the history of clothing in these snippets is genuinely amazing and I've been increasing my closet slowly but surely. Still wondering how I've spent 3k on clothing in the past month but oh well I guess

[@stephenmcnamara8318]

compact yarn is a spinning technique that puts additional pressure at the point of spinning - which as you said - means less visible loose strands and a cleaner look. BUT It can also be a little bit of a cheat to use shorter fibre cotton in yarn weights that usually require longer fibres to hold. It is a manner of balancing cost. It also is a specific look vs open end. Most of my favourite print t's from my youth were on open end in a beefy t weight - which had a way of shrinking and wearing, that just made them look tough. As a garment professional, I know sometimes T's should be clean...and then there are fashion swings that make me like clean, and then let me like raw.... Things like Tencel, Modal, Interlock rather than single jersey, compact spun, single mercerized and the like are all possible to get a cleaner look...while open end, maybe using carded or semi-carded yarns, brushing or some other techniques give you that more raw look. So many trade offs - it is what makes a simple list almost impossible to do. But also a reason you sometimes find something amazing at Kohl's, Costco, or any part of the Abecrombie group

[@lbmerc8]

3sixteen are still my favorites. Both the heavyweight and Pima tees. Heavy’s fit more like a vintage tee i.e. underwear, which is how I use them, under sweaters, overshirts, and light jackets. Great value for either option at $98 for a 2-pack. As long as you don’t mind the monochromatic color options

[@philipbeadle6446]

Nice to see Pro Club get a shoutout. I used to get their tanks tops 3 for $15, and they were go-to gym shirts/work uniform undershirts. They're a little on the heavy/rough side, but they're cheap and last forever. And they really do hold their shape well.

[@davidskibinski7852]

Just too rough.

[@zaulhernandez0219]

@@davidskibinski7852just like raw denim, they definitely require a break in period 😅

[@noadr5gon]

I have an unbound merino t shirt, which is 100% fine merino wool. I like it quite a lot! it was a bit long so I hemmed it myself, but man the magical qualities of merino stand out. Ive washed it in a machine once since getting it a few months ago and (aside from running the pits under the sink to rub off my deoderant residue) it still smells clean. Its also cool enough for summer. Cool shirt, although probably not as tough as Wool&Prince

[@MichaelChelen]

100% merino can be really comfy, but can never go in the dryer or it will permanently shrink

[@biggunsclub1]

Wow I learnt a lot today. I’m a T shirt guy and didn’t really know what made a good T shirt. Thanks for this amazing insight.

[@JacekS406]

Sunspel. Thanks for the recommendation. I went to their outlet store in Cheshire Oaks and I paid £54 for their classic t-shirt. It's the most expensive t-shirt i ever owned and it's the best in my wardrobe. Quality is great. Customer service was also great.

[@IanSmithKSP]

You’ve earned my sub. Your production quality is great. Your videos are rich with information. And you’re both sophisticated in traditional quality and yet understanding of the most cutting edge modern art, which is, in my opinion, Andreas Gursky

[@DMorgan77]

Loved it, ready for part 3…. and beyond. Btw Jake’s (Almost vintage style) video where he included Bronson was a great watch too.

[@narutodayo]

I love my Asket regular t-shirts, but even more I love my Asket Lightweight t-shirt. It's so thin that I'm not sure if it passes the nipple test, so maybe getting one in white is risky, but as for the feel and comfort, my god, that thing is so damn soft!! My favorite t-shirt by far. Would love to see your impression of it.

[@neilyoung5029]

The ‘Olderbest’ t-shirts are all fantastic….every one of them I’ve got have been superb for the money….and just superb full stop. And I do believe they are the same company.

[@omargarcia1291]

You should check out American Giant's Slub Tshirt. They also have other options but I think the slub t-shirt is their most popular. I would be interested to hear how they compare to some of your other favorite t-shirts in the $50 range.

[@whathandleshouldiplacehere]

I just discovered your channel today and been binging. I usually never finish videos because my attention span has been wrecked but I've been watching your videos till the end and it's so informative and entertaining!

[@ryankirkman5485]

Another diamond in the rough you missed: The 10.5 oz Cotton Loopwheel Tubular Long Sleeve T-Shirt by Time Catcher, which is also sold on the Olderbest website. Time Catcher is a sub-brand of Olderbest (and maybe so is Bronson, or vice versus). Regardless of whether this is actually a loopwheel shirt, it is an insane quality for the cost. After showing my wife, she had me order some for her.

[@Bandoughha]

Hoping to see the Buck Mason Pima classic shirt, Field Spec shirt, or their brand new Sidewinder shirt.

[@petergrams6390]

After trying to find the samurai shirt mentioned first in my size ( a struggle, no surprise it’s sold out all over right now) and seeing all the tee options just from Samurai, I think a breakdown of just their offerings would be useful! I’m gonna start out with the heavyweight pocket tee and go from there. First time trying anything better than a true classic. I liked them at first but they’re starting to really pill up and get flimsy.

[@dylanevans1692]

You gotta get a Tezomeya t shirt. it might take a couple months to get to you, but it’s worth it. the things they use to dye the shirt make essentially every shirt a 1 of 1. Pomegranate skin, insect gall, palm tree nuts, etc.

[@Bashy776]

Sunray sportswear tee shirts (makaha) is one of the best I've worn, also got the Warehouse & Co, the 2 best imo, but true i didn't try the bronson though:)

[@BenGoldNYC]

I bought the front street shirts and I’m very impressed with them. I noticed they have a blind hem instead of a coverstitch which is kinda cool

[@shawnharvey856]

The 2 that looked best on you were Front General Store and Reigning Champ. Great video!

[@parkermadison6368]

Excellent video Michael! I like how you included good entry level shirts and luxury level shirts. I have a couple recommended brands and models. For warm weather Left Field NYC makes a Hemp cotton blend slubby shirt that I enjoy. American Giant has there premium slub tee that comes in a nice variety of colors. I also recommend American Giants Everest Tee it is a superheavyweight tee at 15.2 oz. Also Camber makes there Finest tee and there max weight tee .

[@rpaluczak]

The real question (for me) is which shirt comes from the factory at the shortest length? Next to collar, length is the second biggest priority for my short self.

[@AndresOssa]

Just got the Ivy Chinos from Bronson and I'm very impressed. Going for the t-shirt next.

[@austynnolen5724]

The best shirts I’ve found are abercrombies vintage inspired tees. They fit perfectly, shrinkage is minimal, and the softness/quality is incredible for the price.

[@thomasirwin5521]

I am always on the hunt for a good quality white tee, loved the video. A personal favorite is “basic rights” unfortunately they stopped production to do other things (sad) but bought multiple before they closed if you can get you hands on one would recommend

[@calebmorse]

Awesome video. I'm sure the last thing you need is another tee shirt but Arms of Andes would be a good one to check out. They are completely plastic free and made entire out of alpaca wool with cotton thread.

[@willmonk6623]

Do comfort colors. Their plain t shirts are great and a great price.

[@Ovenman940]

Bought a Wonder Looper after the last video and I'm looking forward to spending even more on recommendations from this video that absolutely nobody but me will ever notice.

[@sammyb1651]

😂 A kindred spirit.

[@Burton82190]

One of us… One of us. The Tsuriami Ultimate Pima is phenomenal and I hope on everything they end making it in at least Navy.

[@Ovenman940]

@@Burton82190 it's honestly made me look into home dyeing

[@Noremac5223]

Lady white co makes a merino wool shirt that is awesome. Honestly would wear it everyday. I think that would have likely been the best comp to the cotton shirts. It has really solid construction and has a decent weight to it.

[@TheCameron1038]

I love this series of t shirt videos, thank you. I am surprised you haven't given 3fit s look yet. Custom adjacent fit for like 16 bucks each depending on fabric choice. I love them.

[@marcms25]

I would add your bicep size along with the chest width measurement to have a better idea of how much space the tshirts have on the sleeves

[@nickrysavy3481]

Late to the suggestion box - Bleu de Chauffe. A French company. Interlock organic cotton and eco/health friendly dyes used. Thanks for the deep dives on this matter.

[@Hasmiral]

They only make mens shirts though

[@breh9320]

Make one for button down casual shirts please 🙏😭

[@sandlotpass]

+1

[@mkyle394pok]

Thrice yay!!!

[@Owtyg23]

Kamakura wins it

[@mateuszkrytyk5711]

100$ for a single shirt is kinda a high asking price ​@@Owtyg23

[@zaulhernandez0219]

lol proclub is a hood staple 👍🏼😊 probably why you’ve never heard of it Michael 😂 super affordable I love them

[@a.richards2144]

I never thought a video about t shirts would keep me this entertained. Your channel is a diamond in the rough and I’m gonna have to buy some of these shirts now :)

[@thealphatopian1031]

This is one of my favorite channels on KZbin

[@MTNM]

I like Roark midweight pocket t-shirts a lot

[@Nwilkinson22]

We need hand over head test to see how the shirt raises when you reach for things.

[@m.leehinman]

Thanks to your previous video, I tried out the Kirkland T-shirts (since they run long) with good success. I'd sad not to be able to get any of the other brands (since I am 6'4" and almost none of the brands have tall sizes). Thanks for doing this comparison; you should do one for socks!

[@Bandoughha]

Can you expand on the two ways ribbing is joined to the neckline? Why one is better?

[@directedbydon]

I'm not one for buying a ton of clothes (it seems wasteful as tastes will surely change), but I'm going to sub bc Michael is such a funny guy and seems like someone I could get a beer with (or a sweetgreen salad bc he's working out now).

[@machupikachu8349]

have you tried the Jungmaven hemp tees? I like the Baja tee with a 55% hemp and 45% cotton and their 100% hemp tees (forgot the style name).

[@BenGoldNYC]

Los Angeles Apparel has been my go to for a while, but I’m curious about these other ones. I live in Brooklyn and can walk to Front Street General Store. I guess I’ll have to check those out in person. Would love a review of technical r-shirts. Been trying to find one for cycling but the sizing is all over the place and the textures are weird.

[@gotdirt66]

NIPS. Now I do have what T shirts do not ride up. I am in the process of loosing weight and when I go to the GYM the T shirts ride up and show the stomach. Plus I am genuinely looking a for t- shirt that does not irritate my under arms whether it me a longer arm pit area vs the super short T shirts.

[@paololololol]

Thanks for the videos. I’m on the anti-synthetic side of clothing materials considering you could buy things for the price of $70 for 100% cotton…that’s my personal preference but some people prefer all the things

[@Unbleachedapparel]

❤ Natural fibers all the way!!

[@Maurice432]

So happy to see the Warehouse 4601. Absolutely superb t shirt

[@prospect_joe9813]

For sea island cotton John Smedley >>>>> Sunspel With that said, Bayside is what a lot of higher end *heritage* brands use as blanks and they're pretty solid for the price

[@AlvinDeCruz]

The white cotton Ts from Massimo Dutti are pretty good too, especially the smooth feel for the medium weights. Not sure what kind of cotton they use though.

[@RewDowns]

I wish that Sunspell shirt didn't look so nice, I'll be thinking about that one for a long time

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

You have to try out Double Goose tees from Thailand. especially with your size and build they might be a game changer for you.

[@TheIronSnail]

Added to the list!

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

@@TheIronSnail Might be the best $6 you ever spend. But shipping will probably be way more. LoL If you fancy some info on Thai swag or more specifically Handmade boots from Thailand I'd love to chat.

[@davidhunternyc1]

Michael !!! Because of YOU I bought black t-shirts by Standard & Strange (Wakayama) and Lady White Co. You're killing me... Christian never convinced me to spend money on a watch but you're bankrupting me with clothes.

[@kevinmarcus625]

I've been really interested to hear your opinion on the "UES No. 8 Slub Nep Tee". They look amazing.

[@bbkid8100]

Loop and Weft is such a nice brand. Their thermals are top notch.

[@bassybossy]

Have been looking forward to the follow up, and boy, you did not disappoint! Informative and fun

[@corysekine-pettite1783]

Another t-shirt to try for Part 3: The Vintage Heavyweight T-Shirt (2-pack, white) from Gustin. These are my new, favorite tee. Hefty and comfortable!

[@thee_jpp]

I'd be curious to hear what you think about the field spec cotton heavy tee from Buck Mason. Really love the weight + texture of it

[@Big_Syyori]

Gotta check out Shaka wear. Kinda rough but really nice quality

[@AALTERR]

I know the white tshirt might be too late. Can you try checking out hanes shiro tshirt

[@hellohippoh]

Let's gooo thanks for covering the Front General Store one!

[@marypeters1928]

Wool tshirts are amazing to travel in.

[@MichaelSeneschal]

I’ve tried a few black tshirt brands. The best (for me) is Jockey. Not their undershirt, but their classic tshirt. I feel like Jockey gets overlooked and might be thought of as just underwear.

[@1996marioRH]

You should check out the Kith Leonard tee or some of their other blank t shirts. The Leonard is my current favorite shirt

[@josephgschwartz]

Eddie Bauer Legend wash. I recommended it last video and I’m doing it again.

[@CookingMike]

As a wool lover im glad you included it in the line up ! Ive been very curious of wool&prince . I have a duckworth polaris ahirt ' and considered getting the wool$prince hoodie .

[@_nachovazquez]

Have you though about colorful standard tshirt? Really nice tshirt :)

[@thehealthycircle]

You need to make a video like this for jeans!

[@yaprui5279]

if there's a part 3, pls consider reviewing: Benjamin Barker - Organic Crew Tee! it's based in Singapore.

[@jasonhsia2422]

stefan brandt > sunspel... try it. It doesn't shrink XD. They made a silk t-shirt for $400 for giggles and it looks like th cotton version. That cotton is engineered and carded to be extremely long.

[@iSkwerl]

Bronson sells directly on sites like Taobao as well. I've purchased through them for much cheaper, albeit it was a huge pain and I likely wouldn't do it again. It came out to be somewhere between $10-$15 per shirt (the non-loopwheel, I believe "nonstock" branded) shipped, versus the $25 per shirt as sold on the US facing site. The sizing is way off because they use sizing used in Asia - for example, I'm between a L and XL in US sizing, I had to order XXL in the Bronson.

[@TheEmpiredown]

The Iron Snail busting out a different type of “try on” vid than I’m used to seeing in my feed, apparently I’m a Gentleman of Culture. Don’t judge! 😂 Personally I’m appreciative that you didn’t go down the wet t shirt road, M. Awesome vid.

[@iguessifyousayso]

JC Penny's Stafford Heavy weight Tees are the best bang for the buck!!

[@pava3602]

Great video! Would it be possible to have a similar video about boot socks?

[@levifowler296]

Would you be able to do a pre-washed / used selvedge denim guide? I don’t really see anybody on KZbin doing that. Oni just release a new bio-wash version of their 246, Orslow 105 2-year wash, 3Sixteen, etc.

[@retroransom9861]

I love your videos. Can't afford most of what you show, but I love them anyway. What watch are you wearing in this video?

[@djnosafety]

Would love to see some European quality tees included as well, or at least tees that are easily available and can compete with Merz B when it comes to quality and fit.

[@matthewr8502]

Has anyone mentioned The Flat Head? Their heavyweight plain t-shirt has been my favourite for years.

[@mikesilverii7535]

Los Angeles Apparel have been my fav

[@josiahmclain9801]

Dude how do you keep these white shirts you’ve worn for years looking so fresh

[@benjamingray4488]

I see a lot of tubular shirts here. Is that the way to go?

[@somethnaboutnothn4928]

JCPenney “Stafford” heavy duty white tees for the win! 🏆 (Wore these back in the early/mid 90’s as a teen).

[@f.kieranfinney457]

I still remember when cycling jerseys were made from merino wool. It’s amazing what wool can do.

[@JamesBartlett1994]

I definitely prefer my interlock Wool&prince tee but I like the regular weight too. I don't have the same thoughts about it feeling like active wear though

[@TheIronSnail]

Interlock seems honestly gorgeous. I have a sample of wool interlock fabric around the same weight and it's unreal. That being said, interesting! I think for me it's probably the extreme bounce/stretch of it when compared to cotton

[@flyinb22]

Can you include true to size fit? I am nearly exact size as you and it’s very random if you choose a small or med.

[@peterrusso7336]

2:48 been using Jane’s white T-shirts for pajamas for pretty much my entire life. Stay away from the ones in Walmart and target. They are rougher than the Costco ones

[@meetfefar]

Good Job on both the videos Hight Appreciate your effort , keep up the good work Can you make similliar video for pants (cargo , everyday pant) ?

[@PeachysGaming]

Harder with thier business model, but I love the gustin heavyweight tees. They come in packs of 3, but being only 64$ for the pack they are really nice IMO. I have like 12 now. Add em to the tshirt olympics!

[@charlierobson8387]

This may be unpopular, but the Gap Original t-shirt is great for the price, especially since you can get them on sale for about $13 pretty frequently.

[@yaseenhussain]

for the best budget t shirt would you pick bronson over uniqlo?

[@daleheffernan]

Glad to see Reigning Champ on the list, but sadly they've started to move most their manufacturing overseas. However, here are some suggestions for basic tees still made in Canada. Stansfield's, known mostly for their heavy weight wool Henley sweater (the unofficial uniform of Vancouver Island, complete the look by driving a rushed out Toyota pickup with a can of Lucky in your hand). They sell a two pack of 100% cotton tees for $40 CAD, made in Nova Scotia. Anian. Known mostly for their overshirts, made from 100% post consumer recycled wool. They make a 100% cotton (50% of which is recycled) in a beautiful ecru colour. $55 CAD made in Vancouver. Ecologyst. Silly name, formerly known as Stika, they are now B corp certified. Their tee is 100% organic cotton, 250gsm, $85 CAD, made either in Victoria or Vancouver.

[@ryanfreeborn]

I am obsessive about white t-shirts and own almost every possible t-shirt from every category. Easily 100+. I know it seems crazy but the Sunspel Sea Island really is the greatest shirt of all time. The softness and drape is unlike anything else I've tried. It's cost makes it inaccessible to most, which sucks, but the cost is justified. Nothing has compared, and I've tried them all. Other great shirts: Merz B, Warehouse 4601, UES Ramayana, John Elliott Crop, 3sixteen Pima, Bronson. Shirts that I think are overrated/overpriced: Tezomeya, Whitesville, Velva Sheen, Buzz Rickson, Mister Freedom (cut way too long), Reigning Champ, all the other Sunspel non-sea island shirts.

[@fullofjeff]

out of curiosity have you tried any of the james perse shirts?

[@moshymosh]

Hate to break it to you but Sunspel Sea Island really isn't the greatest shirt of all time. Stop lying to yourself. I actually know what the greatest shirt of all time is. It's from a Spanish blank manufacturer. Not gonna tell you the name though. Go look for it yourself.

[@ktakashismith]

@@moshymoshlol imagine finding a product that you really like, and instead of simply enjoying it (or, for another matter, acknowledging that the reasons you prefer it are inherently subjective), and instead you twist your enjoyment into vitriol to prove your superiority in judging plain white T’s over all other peons in the KZbin comments. Nobody cares about your Spanish blanks, stop kidding yourself. I won’t tell you where to find basic social skills, you can look that up yourself.

[@Powerhungry5000]

Consumemaxxing

[@ktakashismith]

You own over 100+ white t-shirts?

[@FFFJohnny]

When washing your shirt in the video, are you using a "normal" cycle? Are you washing on a cold or warm temp? Also, are you hand or machine-drying? I would love it if you used a normal warm-wash cycle with machine drying and measuring the shrinkage results thereafter. I'm constantly on the hunt for a premium tee that has the qualities and doesn't shrink much, or at all. Unfortunately, I can't get myself to hang dry my clothes due to space and time needed. FYI, best clothing reviews on KZbin!