The Best Undershirts For Men | Tommy John, Sloane, Thompson Tees, Manual and More
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- Опубліковано 31 тра 2024
- Undershirts can help make you feel more comfortable no matter what you're wearing while also saving your shirts from getting sweat stained and oily. Here are the best shirts out there for Men in 2020 after spending time with all of them!
0:00 - Timestamps
1:45 - Features of Undershirt
5:10 - Brands & Links
RibbedTee: thekavalier.reviews/RBTee
Tommy John: thekavalier.reviews/Tommy-John
Sloane: thekavalier.reviews/Sloane
Manual Outfitters: thekavalier.reviews/Manual-Ba...
Tani: thekavalier.reviews/Tani-Unde...
Thompson Tees: thekavalier.reviews/Thompson
Wood Shirts: thekavalier.reviews/Wood
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For reference, I am 6’4 usually 190lb. Typical sizes of clothing:
Wrist Size: 6 1/4 in (15.875cm)
T-shirts: S
Long sleeve shirts/button downs: M
Dress Shirts: 15.5 x 35
Pants: 32 x 34
Dress Shoes: 12
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Hair and facial hair combo on you are your best look yet! 🔥👌🏻
Love these round up videos thank you so much for co to using this series
Great round up thanks for the information. Great look
Thank you, Kavalier.
You contribute so very much to these simple aspects of life getting better and better.
In the search for great undershirts I jumped from haberdashers to sport and outdoorsmen's wear where real tech would likely be discovered by an innovative designer. This jump in searching has proven very fruitful for all base-layer garments and much more.
Sport and outdoorsy people seem to focus on the utilitarian needs as the top priority. That is good for us humans. The main value of undershirts is wicking away moisture from bacteria "hoping" to have the ideal environment in our armpits.
Men's armpits have plenty of apocrine glands (also aplenty in our groin). The sweat from apocrine glands is thicker than sweat from eccrine glands located across most of our skin. In a moist armpit, bacteria devour the sweat and produce their smelly output. Halting smells from bacteria feasting on our sweat is a priority. As Kavalier mentions wicking away sweat and its discoloring of fine dress shirts is at least an equally valuable priority.
Our Kavalier's perception of the distracting sleeve lines of t-shirts beneath a dress shirt is true. If we ever do remove our suitcoats or sportcoats during the business day, such a distraction is one of many that occur. Sleeveless undershirts solve that distraction while having more fabric in the armpit for ideal wicking away of moisture. IF THE COMPOSITION of the fabric is effective.
My current favorite is ShowersPass men's Sleeveless Body-Mapped Baselayer in white.
This combines several solutions to an array of challenges poorly solved by others. Sleeveless undershirts (in v-neck or crew) have been designed and morphed from cotton or silk to tech-fabrics designed for various uses: wicking and cooling, wicking and warming, anti-microbial combating of bacteria, compression, etc.), and warmth are a perfect match of seams beneath the business professional shirt. This layer by ShowersPass is meant to create slight compression which confers the slight benefit of better circulation and muscle recovery from exertion. Since most North Americans sadly do not exert, this compression and recovery are of less importance to most.
Among the first modern sleeveless undershirts was by 2xist with all cotton and then blends. They and their spin-off on C-in2 stalled their creativity in favor of enormous production success. Other start-ups from the USA/Mexico/Colombia grabbed the innovation-baton and are racing forward for niche customers like me -- business and formal attire plus vigorous sport and harsh-weather activity.
The typical t-shirt collar and the sleeves cause distinct lines that are seen beneath a shirt. This ShowersPass is sleeveless, thus eliminating the end-of sleeve lines the undershirt possessed. It has a wonderfully comfortable, higher-than-usual collar that is completely hidden by the dress shirt collar and bowtie, bolo tie or various knots of the long tie. Therefore, the entire body of the dress shirt in suitcoat or out is displaying a brighter white and zero lines of distraction.
Creating a color "POP!" under a dress shirt is one of the secondary values of an undershirt. Regardless of my skin tone, this white undershirt "POPS" the white dress shirt to a brighter presentation level. Meant for cyclists in a frenzy, the wicking of this ShowersPass sleeveless is excellent and the brightening effect it creates (when worn beneath a dress shirt) is worthy of calling a "POP!!!" Wicking-cooling, sleek compression, lines that mimic those of the dress shirt, and availability in white without any brash logo that imposes its brand through the shirt is all woven in my favorite from ShowersPass. Of course, I have zero connection or reward of any sort from the ShowersPass people and have absolutely no past in the clothing industry where grudges and vendettas flourish with favoritism.
I know you’re not the biggest Uniqlo fan, but this is where you should really look at them because this is where they shine! I am a road warrior and very picky about my clothes, and I use the Uniqlo Airism under-shirts daily. They come in all the colors you could want, including the tan color you are wearing in this video. They also have seamless options that are a very breathable and flexible mesh... and they cost only $15! Well worth it!
I personally use the Uniqlo Airism Deep V undershirts with no seam. They seem to work well for me
Seconded.
Yup, thirded.
Uniqlo Airism undershirts were my first upgrade from a cotton undershirt and I've stuck with them for 3+ years. They work well and they're priced (relatively) inexpensively. $10 per undershirt is expensive compared to a pack of cotton tees but I find $30+ for a Ribbed or Thompson and $55 for a Tani tee to be absurd.
Only negative is that they're synthetic (so they stink) and they're delicate (so I hang dry them.)
where are you finding seamless shirts from uniqlo? I checked and product is no longer available. i bought one last year and haven't seen them since.
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I am in Canada, but here is my link to the ones I wear: www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/products/E423525-000?colorCode=COL32
Most highly underrated piece of menswear! Thanks for the review!
Hair and beard on point 💯 love Thompson tee! My go to undershirt !
This is the review I’ve been unknowingly looking for. I’ve been so focused on mainstream brands and had so many different issues. I ended up choosing Thompson tee and ribbed tee because although I knew about tommy john , I wasn’t a fan of their briefs at all. Thank you for the review.
Love your videos, I’ve bought so many of your recommendations and they all have turned out great! Could you do one on casual t-shirts/v-necks/Henley’s? There are so many direct to consumer casual shirt brands now, it’s becoming a bit unwieldy to sift through the noise.
Thanks for posting this. I loved RibbedTee but now that their supplies are limited I needed a replacement for their Deep V necks. I'm going to give Sloane a try. I like that they have Deep Vs and also that they are made in the US.
Thompson Tee's have been a life changer for me. For those of us who are heavy under arm sweaters, it has been a Godsend.
interesting. I ordered sloane and while they did a great job hiding the look of an undershirt they weren't that great covering up armpit sweat in the long run.
I wear undershirts almost 100% of the time, including polos, but I always make sure they can’t be seen. Heather grey is my go-to.
Regular t-shirt guide would be helpful. uniqlo, mack weldon, everlane, madewell, tommy john. I have tried uniqlo and mack weldon now and they seem pretty good.
Keep the hair!! Good video, plenty of options to consider.
Dude don't buzz your hair, long hair suits you, also I think the long hair and stubble looks great
Diogenes o Sinopeus Disagree. I think the new hair does fit him.
Good to know and keep up the great work as always
Thank you!
@@The_Kavalier You are very welcome
I don’t usually say this regarding hair length, but wow you look great in both short and long hair!
I was hesitant to watch this because I was scared that there wouldn’t be stuff for me. I typically look for black undershirts, but nice to see there are brown options too.
Damn, I literally was just thinking about undershirts.
I was just thinking about searching Jon's videos for undershirt recommendations yesterday. 😂
@@loki2240 I can feel the wisdom of the crowds pulsing through my veins
Liked this video a lot... but loved the hair! It looks really stylish yet youthful on you.
Mack Weldon undershirts??? What are your thoughts on those?
Two Tommy John undershirts came unsewn at sleeves and collar after 5 washes. I have switched to Tani
I am currently using the Thompson Tee with the padding under the arms as it prevents sweat from showing. It seems to work very well but I do not like the feeling of the underarm padding. Do you recommend any other type of undershirt that will help with preventing sweat from showing that does not have bulkiness under the arm area?
My Tommy John's Cool Deep V's are un-sewing at the hems after a few washes. Just ordered Tani's. to replace them.
Hi what do you think about uniqlo please? Plus...are they all fighting the sweating pretty well?
Hey, great video! Could you review Blanc underwear? Thanks!
Thank you for all the info in men’s t-shirts. I’m looking for the best crew undershirt that has the best neckline. One that stays tight and flat around the neck. Any ideas?
I have really enjoyed Mr. Davis undershirts
Thanks
I’m in between sizes...how tight should these be? Do undershirts loosen and stretch with age or do they shrink from multiple washes?
One company I would like to hear about from you is Duluth Trading Co. Been eyeing up some of their undershirts, but not sure I want to pull the trigger. I usually go for stuff like Nike or Under Armour for my undershirts, but they can be expensive.
what about Mack Weldon undershirts? and, keep the hair longer..
I cannot wear a dress shirt without an undershirt, but I prefer A shirts. I can’t do sleeves in an undershirt as well as a dress shirt. Any recommendations for A shirts? You’re rocking the beard and curly hair, man. 👍
check out blacksocks. I like them because they offer clothing with the OEKO TEX 100 which is good for people with sensitive skin and allergies
Ribbed Tee is closing down! So sad, their stuff is great.
Which brands are cheap for tall guys(6f 5inch)clothes?
Was hoping to see a 100% merino wool shirt. Anyone know of any?
Great video! What about just regular tees to wear with jeans? Do you have any favorites?
consider uniqlo supima cotton and mack weldon pima cotton. those are nice. mack Weldon silver if you want moisture wicking. I'd like a video on t shirts too though.
For regular tees w/ jeans Uniqlo, Target, Kirkland, Amazon brands, Everlane on sale. All fit good - great, a variety of thickness and weaves. All inexpensive so who cares if you sweat through em?
Next Level Tees
Nice hair!
The whole point of an undershirt should be that it's a cheap garment so you don't ruin your expensive dress shirt.
At $35-$55 for a single undershirt that's quite pricey. It's not as much as a dress shirt, sure, so if you have the disposable income then go for it but for most people I think these options carry an outrageous premium.
Either way, great review it was rather helpful.
Perhaps I'm too old-school, but a regular crisp white t-shirt under an unbuttoned dress shirt is a perfectly fine look IMO, and flesh-toned undershirts MUST have a low enough neck not to be visible at all, otherwise it looks dingy/stained. BTW that curly hairstyle looks fantastic.. kinda reminds me of Colin Morgan.
how to wear an undershirt is entirely based on personal preference, so there is no official "wrong" way to do it.
that said, there a definitely people, including myself, that have opinions about undershirt-wearing best practices.
generally speaking, with an open collar, i recommend wearing a v-neck undershirt. only exception is if you have lots of chest hair or tattoos that you want to cover. that said, if you like to rock your white crew neck undershirt under an unbutton dress shirt, i say more power to ya (:
Prove me wrong. But NVSBL is the Lanieri on undershirts.
God.... this guy..... nice to look at him, for sure... and the videos are also good 😅
Jon. I don't think I've seen you in the classic curly hair haircut for curly haired men.
Hair looks great, you look like you have a bit of a tan too. I have mesh undershirts from costco. a 4 pack is only $20. They come in black or white and they are very breathable for summer.
As of 4/2021 it looks like both RibbedTee and Manual Outfitters are no longer around. :-/ A shame as they were the most reasonably priced and highest rated (except for Tani ... but $55 for a shirt??).
I know! Shame...
Hey Jon! Kostas here! I actually dig the hair!
I never used undershirts, even though I sweat a little more but I can see the use for some people. I think it also depends a lot on the weave of the shirt, Poplin for example is quite see through. Silly question, do you need to wash them after every use?
Heya Misiu, great question! Washing frequency is a personal choice, and can be dependent on many factors. While we recommend laundering undershirts & underwear after use, that laundering can be a simple hand wash & hang dry overnight.
Of course most undershirts (or any clothing item) can be worn more than once before laundering, so we leave the wash-to-wear ratio up to the individual :)
I don't like it either, but when you live in Texas/Hotter than Hell, it's better than not wearing an undershirt.
I just recently purchased some underwear you might like! - Brand I'd never heard of before. I've had them for a few weeks now and, so far, they're awesome. I used to buy the cheap Hanes cotton multi-pack boxer-briefs, but was SO tired of them wearing out in just a few months. - I'm a bit of a germ freak, so I wash them in the hottest setting, which probably contributes. But, I was so sick of the regular store brands' short lifespan, that I started buying Calvin Kleins. - So worth it! - Lasted three times as long! But, I'm 6'1" with a stocky build to begin with. And with the recent world health events, I've been out and about less - really cutting into my excersize routine. So, I've put on some pounds and sized out of the Calvins I used to buy in 1X, and CKs only goes up to 1X! - By the way, I believe most of the brands you featured only offer sizes up to 2X (Manual Outfitters, for instance, undershirts do go up to 2X, but their clothes only go up to 1X). - Something to keep in mind and mention when reviewing, perhaps. So, I had to find a new option. And I'd been wanting to try Bamboo underwear. - I've heard great things about the quality and feel and antimicrobial properties, as well as the sustainability of Bamboo, as a natural resource/material. So, I eventuality tracked down some Bamboo modal (with 5% Spandex) underwear from a brand called David Archy. And, like I said, been wearing them for a few weeks now and, so far, they're great! - We'll see how long they last - that's the true test. I have not tried their t-shirts yet - maybe in the future, but I tend to like 100% cotton for my Ts. - Maybe I'll try your Thompson recommendation.
david archey brand
Nothing will ever beat the manual outfitters... Too bad they're sold out
Holy shit, you look like a different man. Looks pretty great
White is one of the worst color for undershirts. The goal is to decrease the contrast between the undershirt and your skin. Not decrease the contrast between the undershirt and the dress shirt
Watched the whole video, Ribbed T - NOTHING IN STOCK. In fact they said on each undershirt, “Not being re-stocked”. So now…. I watch the video again and pick my second choice?? That was disappointing. Not your fault but if Ribbed T is going out of business or not making undershirts anymore, you should post an update. That all being said, I probably did something wrong and I’m about to look like an idiot.
Cave man look really suits you. 😂
Beard doesn't grow out much more than that. Rocking a stache these days
@@The_Kavalier porn rash is back?! Good for you! 😂
Keep up your good work, Jon.
Gonna drop some fire-knowledge on affordable undershirt options.
Jiffyshirts.com. They are a wholesaler for print shops. I bought three American Apparel tri blend v neck on sale for a little more than $8 a shirt. Good length for tucking in. They were a little looser than I wanted but I just shrunk them in the wash and now we have a better fit.
Got them on an athletic grey color, but I think they had a light grey white combo that would work better.
Somehow the shade of color of the undershirt you are wearing makes you look like you need a shower really badly
"They have a medium, and they have a more medium."
Hmm.
Uniqlo make great ones and are affordable.
Next time try out Mr. Davis.
Thank you Paul!
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$50 for a tee shirt??? Hell No!!! Airism is the way to go.
Thomson doesn't make a tan in v neck, boo.
Dang it I wish ribbed tee didn’t go out of business 😢
No merino? All those cotton shirts will stink.
You should wear your hair like that more often.
:)
Your hair is very curly que
What??? A nicely press white CREW t shirt is mandatory when wearing a dress shirt . MANDAtor!!!
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U wearing guy-liner? Shudder. I wear an undershirt to protect my dress shirt. I don't like it showing, so I get v necks. I would pay more to hide my nipples.
Looking very Justin Trudeau
I would never wear these awful looking, ill fitting, overpriced, garbage shirts. None of these shirts actually fit you they squish you.