$220 vs $60 vs $10 BEST T-SHIRT

[@wonderlooper]

Hey Michael, thanks so much for your kind words! I just wanted to make a quick clarification regarding the production quantity of Ultimate Pima Cotton. It's not quite as much as 11,000 tons, it's actually only 11 tons. Seems like there might have been a little mix-up between pounds and tons there. So, if you thought 11,000 tons made it rare, you can imagine how much rarer it actually is at only 11 tons!

[@karlenglewood8940]

That's awesome! How does this stack up to Carribean Sea Island or Giza 45?

[@TheIronSnail]

THANKS BAHZAD! Sorry for the mix up!!!

[@wonderlooper]

​@@karlenglewood8940 Great Question!! Most of the top-quality cotton we see these days is pretty much all linked to Sea Island Cotton. You see, this cotton got shipped and planted all around the world. Over time, through selective breeding and cross breeding new strains developed their own quirks, based on the region or farmer's techniques. Giza 45 and Ultimate Pima for instance - both have Sea Island Cotton in their family tree. When you start comparing super high-grade cotton, the differences between them aren't going to be earth-shattering, but they're still there. One thing's for sure: extra-long staple cotton gives you the best combo of durability and softness. How you finish the cotton counts for a lot too - whether you're doing ring spinning or open-ended, or if it's combed or not. These factors could be about cutting costs or maybe they're deliberate design choices. To me, the big difference with Ultimate Pima is that it's not just in the top 1% of premium cotton - it's also grown organically and sustainably in the U.S. Because of the high altitude where it's grown, the cold weather works like a natural pest control. Plus, the chill helps with natural defoliation when harvest time rolls around. No chemical pesticides, no chemical defoliants. The harvest itself is super efficient, thanks to machines. This is a cotton that is grown with purpose and absolute care, and utilizes the natural environment to produce a premium product.

[@rockygabriel7096]

Imagine if it only 11 ons!!! That is much rarest!!! 😂

[@wonderlooper]

@@karlenglewood8940 Great Question!! Most of the top-quality cotton we see these days is pretty much all linked to Sea Island Cotton. You see, this cotton got shipped and planted all around the world. Over time, through selective breeding and cross breeding new strains developed their own quirks, based on the region or farmer's techniques. Giza 45 and Ultimate Pima for instance - both have Sea Island Cotton in their family tree. When you start comparing super high-grade cotton, the differences between them aren't going to be earth-shattering, but they're still there. One thing's for sure: extra-long staple cotton gives you the best combo of durability and softness. How you finish the cotton counts for a lot too - whether you're doing ring spinning or open-ended, or if it's combed or not. These factors could be about cutting costs or maybe they're deliberate design choices. To me, the big difference with Ultimate Pima is that it's not just in the top 1% of premium cotton - it's also grown organically and sustainably in the U.S. Because of the high altitude where it's grown, the cold weather works like a natural pest control. Plus, the chill helps with natural defoliation when harvest time rolls around. No chemical pesticides, no chemical defoliants. The harvest itself is super efficient, thanks to machines. This is a cotton that is grown with purpose and absolute care, and utilizes the natural environment to produce a premium product.

[@pace7029]

2 videos in the same 24 hour period. LETSGO.

[@matejaatanasov5888]

Next one in September😅

[@TheIronSnail]

LETS RAGE

[@TheIronSnail]

How dare u

[@PhoenixResale]

Wow dude, you get it. Really really good video, so glad to see a channel taking review videos so seriously with scripting, shot selection, jokes, and personality

[@wonderlooper]

Great Question!! Most of the top-quality cotton we see these days is pretty much all linked to Sea Island Cotton. You see, this cotton got shipped and planted all around the world. Over time, through selective breeding and cross breeding new strains developed their own quirks, based on the region or farmer's techniques. Giza 45 and Ultimate Pima for instance - both have Sea Island Cotton in their family tree. When you start comparing super high-grade cotton, the differences between them aren't going to be earth-shattering, but they're still there. One thing's for sure: extra-long staple cotton gives you the best combo of durability and softness. How you finish the cotton counts for a lot too - whether you're doing ring spinning or open-ended, or if it's combed or not. These factors could be about cutting costs or maybe they're deliberate design choices. To me, the big difference with Ultimate Pima is that it's not just in the top 1% of premium cotton - it's also grown organically and sustainably in the U.S. Because of the high altitude where it's grown, the cold weather works like a natural pest control. Plus, the chill helps with natural defoliation when harvest time rolls around. No chemical pesticides, no chemical defoliants. The harvest itself is super efficient, thanks to machines. This is a cotton that is grown with purpose and absolute care, and utilizes the natural environment to produce a premium product.

[@b0fa968]

what makes ultimate pima cotton so rare? is it due to where it can be grown, or the skill/resources required to grow it properly, or some other factors?

[@wonderlooper]

​@@b0fa968 I would say it's more about the skills, resources, and willingness. As a farmer, you have to be very committed and passionate to grow such a specialized cotton. It's more difficult, it takes longer time, the yield is lower, and there isn't high demand for it. The reason why Ultimate Pima Cotton exists is because of a great partnership between the farmer and the spinning company in Japan who are both determined to create the highest quality cotton in the most environmentally responsible way.

[@jamesn7156]

Jerzee 50/50 dri-power shirts last me 5+ years of weekly washings and are a good classic fit I find. And can be found as low as $3 or $4 each.

[@gin908]

My 100% cotton t fruit of the loom from 2001, still live.

[@Chef_Slowik]

So it's half-plastic. My skin is very, very sensitive. I get rashes easily. In fact, I can only use unscented detergents, soaps, shampoo, etc. Polyester (and other synthetic fabrics) give me a rash.

[@calebtate6723]

My lady bought me that same sewing machine! Lots of fun and easy to use. I’ve tailored like 8 blazers with it. (Sewing was new to me when I got it 4 months ago)

[@basic-decaf]

Best men's t-shirt I've found is from 281Z (Ukraine). Why the best? There's no seam along the shoulder. Exceptionally comfortable. They're about $30, and incorporate a hint of elastane for stretch. Best you can buy.

[@danmac4132]

Was super happy to receive the Wonder Looper Pima Tsuriami this last week. It's amazing! Their heavy weight T is awesome too.

[@albertmanuel5028]

My favorites are the heavyweight tees from Gustin. Great fit, American made, and great price. You just have to wait awhile for them to get made.

[@kevbonegt]

Please do a bigger round up of t-shirts in the $0-$60 range. That's the most I could every imagine for a t-shirt

[@rogerl9396]

Could you so a linen shirt version?

[@DrLovebot]

2 videos in 24 day, what a blessing

[@TheIronSnail]

I feel blessed

[@henrymilleruk100]

I’d love a uk equivalent of this - or a UK channel like this in general. Great content ✌️

[@casanovabutler]

Great video! Have you ever tried Franklin and Po and Asket? Those are my favorites

[@TheRexReview]

A&F has a really nice heavyweight tee for $40 for anyone looking for a budget option. I have a few and they’re my favorite rn after my wonderlooper

[@Stealyourgfinance]

What size is the Samurai shirt, please? Thank you

[@Vwall007ST]

Best white t-shirt video but showing beige and black as well 😂👍🏻. Great video, I might have to get a wonder looper one time 🤔

[@basedury]

michael, your videos are very good and i always enjoy them. been looking to change up my plain tees too, excellent work.

[@ollieswift3456]

I need that 120 dollar t shirt, so excited to spill tomato sauce on it

[@DressForAfrica]

Why would one be excited to spill tomato sauce on a t-shirt?

[@LarsLenningerJansen]

I alos own the Wonder Looper Pima Tee in white. It is a very quality Tee, but it is very thin though they´ve used much more cotton tha usually. And it has unfortunally sideseams althought it was knitted in Wakayma. Wonder Looper explained why it has sideseams, but at the end it would be maybe one of the best premium Tees full tubular.

[@versus023]

I just check wonderlooper because you mentionned it in the other video. I find the inside collar label way too big. Less is more when it comes to graphic design.

[@romanhut2917]

Dude thank you for this video . I got a Ralph luaren T Shirt for 55 dollars . I notice it’s soft very soft . I just was thinking was it worth it lol . Now I understand the difference in quality .

[@LarsLenningerJansen]

I own approx. 20 premium Tees. They were either woven in Germany by Merz b. Schwanen or Kanekichi Wakayama Workshop Japan. The Samurai was knitted in Jpana. However, they used Texas cotton and in compairison to the other premium Tees it ist the warmest. It also does stick out at the end of the back. At the end there are much better Tees for that price in my opinion.

[@chudak__]

Can you recommend some brands ?

[@LarsLenningerJansen]

@@chudak__Yes. Samurai Jeans - SJST-SC01, GLAD HAND & Co. - ROYAL CLASS - R-01, merz b. schwanen 2s14, the flat head fn-thc-001, ues ramayana, Merz b. Schwanen 215, Merz b. Schwanen 214, UES No.8. Named some few. Those are all heavyweight.

[@LarsLenningerJansen]

I maybe wouldn‘t recommend the the UES nr 8. it’s thick and very warm as well. Check also studies d‘artison and wonder looper tees

[@RecordCheese]

Where'd you place Real McCoys? :)

[@PaulKaiser42]

Great video and I’m loving that SEH shirt👍🏻👍🏻

[@rygarisfun8164]

What shirt are you wearing in the video, like at 9:57?

[@jasperdel24]

Love the frequent uploads lately!

[@RigidVelocity]

Cool video but I'll stick with Hanes beefy t for everyday use. I spill coffee, ketchup, or gravy on my clothes far too often to have a t-shirt that is over 20$. When is the Bronson MFG Co video coming?

[@TheIronSnail]

I talked about them last t-shirt vid actually!

[@stefanhnavetsea1588]

I still think side seams tees are better shaped and make nicer silhouette, all the ring tees looks boxy no matter the weight or the machine, maybe you need to buy it smaller size so they really hug the upper torso and tight on the arm to make them look not boxy.

[@transfersuperstars]

My baby's onesie is like the S.E.H Kelly

[@orangeoctopusjim]

This must have been fun to make and your editing is 👌 I am getting algorithmically bombarded with “this whitesville tee that guy wears on the bear will change your life” but your take on finding the right fit to brand ratio is key. Thanks!

[@TheIronSnail]

Thank you!

[@ericlarsen2293]

@@KyleByquist He wears both in Season 1, including other shirts like a Hanes x Supreme collab or something, but season 2 is just the Merz B 215

[@DanielRamirez-kr8wo]

Hey Michael! I love your videos. Very informative and funny. Do you know if there is any type of subscription to try on different varieties of tee shirts? I am wanting to try something higher quality, but I don’t want to order something, dislike the fit, and have to pay shipping to return the shirt multiple times. I would love your feedback on this. Thanks!

[@LyleShnub]

oh my god they got ULTIMATE pima out there?! 🤯🤯🤯🤯

[@TheIronSnail]

TAKE IT TO ANOTHER LEVEL

[@burprobrox9134]

Is the LA apparel just American Apparel rebranded? American Apparel was the best, I have worn my old apple shirts, which used to be from there, for almost 15 years and they’re perfect

[@ladder85]

do you like the LA Apparel 1801GD?

[@esap520]

Loving the videos!!! Would love to hear you review Buck Mason field spec tees

[@tomawaknawak]

I‘d like to add Merz b. Schwanen from Berlin/Germany. They use loopwheel manufacturing and have some heavy T-shirts such as the 215 loopwheeled T-Shirt, 245g.

[@michaelh6237]

What about merino tees?

[@cloudzcojuangco]

Can you do an episode on the clothes from The Bear?

[@Jofuish]

My favourite is Uniqlo U Airism. Oversized fit and wicks sweat away.

[@jasonfunderburker7425]

hey michael could you elaborate a little bit more on the aluminum deodorant thing¿ uu

[@witte2702]

great info. think i'll have to get myself a black Tsuriami shirt. noticed the beginnings of the embroidered text on some of your other videos, i guess the singer gets the input from you somehow and does the clever stuff (unless you are incredibly talented freehanding it). Little Pop Culture fact : apparently Jennifer Anniston, buys all her T Shirts oversized and then gets them all tailored. I went through a phase of doing this with chinos - great fit results from Dockers & Brook Brothers chinos

[@aayotechnology]

Which area(s) of the pant would they tailor? Pants aren’t easy to modify it … seams

[@witte2702]

@@aayotechnology everything. Waist, Leg Taper, Hem. You just get chinos with the fabric you like and don’t care about fit. Bespoke on the cheap.

[@traqweeb]

Michael, This is Tanim from Liberty House! Wishing you the best and definitely enjoying this video!

[@TheIronSnail]

Tanim!!! Lovely meeting you!!

[@matthewjennings7645]

Where's the Merino Wool!?

[@user-px5sv5ct5t]

Great Vid. I will order a wonder looper and was curious on the size. Do they run small ? Thank you

[@tnan123]

Loving these comparisons

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty!

[@DMorgan77]

Comment for your video. In all seriousness, loved it Michael.

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty my friend!!

[@herrkines]

How did you not include Merz b schawnen

[@jonpitchertattooer]

Do you mean to make your videos similar to a Wes Anderson film. If so I'm loving it

[@pcarrierorange]

The b-roll on this video was great!

[@arctic_frost1]

What was the white t shirt that he was wearing during the video?

[@blazingasn]

I have that Hasami Tea Pot - it's awesome!

[@L2snakegold]

Does anyone have any experience with wonderlooper? I usually wear a xxl will wonderlooper xxl work. When i do the comparison per their website, their xxl seems a little bit smaller than my other xxl's

[@Treywreck]

I want to buy all the releases of your jackets, I wish I had discovered you before your denim jacket went and got sold out!!!!

[@kraejg2474]

Loved the vid! How do the Bronson t-shirts hold up to the ones you tried?

[@TheIronSnail]

Brown is just unreal, best deal out there, I talked about them in the last t-shirt vid!

[@ArnavSenguptaPlus]

Michael, I urge you to check March tee from India. They are some amazing T-shirts!

[@bubbalawrence1]

I’m scared to buy expensive white shirts because I leave terrible sweat stains and idk if these can take bleaching

[@EMCUEAY]

Dear Mr Snail, I regret to inform you that WISICA, Sea Island Cotton is a far more rare and finer cloth to have tailored into a garment. Pima is basically a mere mcdonald's happy meal of confectionary in comparison to the mithril that is SIC. Other than that great video. I think John Smedley make good T-shirts, sunspel also but that's already on the books. Perhaps Loro Piana make something in these fabrics but having reviewed the webstore the t-shirts seem to be composites of a material titled Silk (whatever that this is unbeknownst to me) and a cotton, also there seems to be a gentleman cuddling a little lamb, which is instantly +10 points. Have a good day, its Friyay.

[@marlenakauer5262]

Appreciate you using carrot instead of Amazon!

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty ty ty!

[@curtshelp6170]

American Giant and Goodwear make amazing heavy T-shirts and American Giant, all American and Royal Apparel make fantastic lighter weight t shirts.all for under $50. I'm 5'6", 185 pounds with a 49" chest and a 38" waist so I feel your pain on the shirts being too long.

[@joshuamurray-nevill9127]

Man, I've been though so many brands and this is really useful. Not sure we can get Wonderlooper in the UK yet. I'd throw Warehouse & Company into the mix (Japan) though they can fit short on the body. Also great shout-out to SEH Kelly the other day, I remember adding some of their stuff to your Carrot Competition as I thought they might be up your street.

[@sithaphong]

11:05 my name and height are quite rare so when somebody says it out loud in an example it is surreal af.

[@PatriciaDowd-y2w]

I know an arty bag isn't your style, but it looks great with the arty hem on your dress and boots. It may not be an everyday bag, but it looks like it was made for that outfit :) What a fun day! *amzclothes*

[@RedmondMonk]

THIS IS THE VIDEO I HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR! ones you missed: LL Bean, Banana Republic, Ministry of supply

[@TheEmpiredown]

Learning more than I ever thought I wanted to... "Tastes like a good deal!" Ha ha ha

[@vicdaboss0545]

damn so close to being first lol, loving the vids man :)

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty my friend!

[@lukemcevoy2385]

Cos.

[@joso32]

Doing the lords work. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@TheIronSnail]

thank YOU!

[@Randscorporation]

3:17 I love spum yarn

[@TheIronSnail]

Wait a minute

[@The_spider_wrangler]

Thank GOD someone made a GOOD t-shirt guide

[@Iceberqe]

Dude, it would be nice if you could review some shirts that are available outside the US. Maybe something like Fruit of the Loom. They have a ton of different T-Shirts and are available everywhere.

[@mr.informal3669]

Nice shirts however you purchased the wrong sewing machine. You should have bought a bernina. Bernina classic ie 1008.

[@salemite]

Shoutout to Dehen, I don't own a ton of their stuff but I have one of their denim baseball shirts and a couple of their long sleeve tees. Really solid, if a bit pricey, but it's nice to buy something made in my area. That said though, I probably wear a tank top 3x more often than a tshirt these days. Tank top ranking when?!

[@duncanerrey9789]

Nice to see what you can accomplish when you put a bit of work in. See daily videos wasn’t so hard after all!

[@LimitlessMPFactory]

Love the comparison video! Can anybody with the Ultimate Pima tee comment on how much different Ultimate Pima feels from either popular (e.g., Supima) or other highly regarded options (e.g., Suvin Gold)?

[@EastofVictoriaPark]

I like Bayside Apparel t-shirt a lot.

[@shawnflynn1713]

We have something in common. Im also 5ft9. Really cool video. Nothing beats a good fitting t shirt. I just bought some tellason t shirts. Usa made. 35.00 each. Keep up the good work.

[@TheIronSnail]

I’m adding them to the list!

[@cdeaker]

Bought a Warehouse & Co and a Merz b. Schwanen T-shirt today in London

[@dagg1989]

Where’d you buy it? I’m based in London too. Thanks!

[@cdeaker]

@@dagg1989 Son of a Stag in Shoreditch, opposite Rough Trade East

[@shirayasha]

My takeaways on best bang per buck based on budget: Low price: Los Angeles Apparel High Price: Wonder Looper

[@seymores]

So this is the Rolex of tshirt?

[@styleandtheman4333]

You are an excellent salesman, in a great way

[@grecocelt]

Big fan of the WonderLooper T’s I now have 3 of them including the tsuriami. The SEH Kelly shirt you featured was awful and probably fit the worst of any - goes to show price and quality don’t always coincide.

[@marlenakauer5262]

Great content!

[@TheIronSnail]

Ty!!

[@chriskarras2418]

Love my Wonder Looper…kinda ruined all other t shirts for me tbh ❤

[@TheIronSnail]

They are amazing!

[@alexmcqueencreates]

is that another lecia you have an m4p in your favorite things vid did you get a blacked out lecia too.

[@Leemonaire]

I prefer Aliexpress Shirts.. Bob Dong/red tornado for around 30€.

[@andyl6546]

Love these ‘best in category’ videos. Not loving these long T-shirts though…

[@TheIronSnail]

…since when is everyone 6’4”

[@bonbones4890]

Are these shrunk in the dryer yet?

[@sentiasatransformasi]

when i finally start making great money, im definitely gonna spend a few $100s for some next level quality plain t shirts

[@regandonohue3899]

When you said you were 5'9 and later said you "weren't a very tall person" that hurt me deep but yes I too often have this problem of too-long tees

[@GrevMarkussen]

Another pointlessly good T-shirt, is the West Indian Sea Island Cotton Tee Shirt from English Utopia! 👌🏻

[@thePowerPlant]

Sea island cotton is the rarest of all cotton! Great rec!

[@TheIronSnail]

Need to look into this brand!

[@GrevMarkussen]

@@TheIronSnail Oh, yes! I have a custom version of the Redcap G9 Ventile jacket (with a hood), that's an amazing rain jacket (that I use in Norway) with no plastic. Gary who runs it, is a great guy as well!

[@allen.t]

Easily the best menswear channel on YT atm

[@TheIronSnail]

Oh pshhhh

[@brunonjezic6208]

I thought side seems are something all cheep shirts have as well as fashion brands high and low. I didn't knew there is cheep shirts with no seems

[@joeybaldarelli6620]

No American giant?

[@SLeEp521]

Idk who can afford a plain t shirt that cost more than $15… shout out to you rich guys though 😅

[@cubeography]

hey michael im sure you know this but for anyone else that doesn’t you shouldn’t hang knitted pieces on hangers

[@TheIronSnail]

I did it just for the shot! I should have noted it though!

[@dgk6661]

Personally I think the best t shirt is the Carhartt K87

[@alanc6468]

I thought Suvin Gold was the best cotton in the world?

[@Aether755]

Bulk will be crazy

[@forzaauctionhousetips8640]

Cool video. New apartment?

[@TheIronSnail]

Just pulled the blinds!

[@mateoreyes1076]

Hey Michael😂 didnt realize you had projects besides theo and harris