Who makes the best undershirt?

Man, if we can answer this question it will have made all of the hours I have spent on B&B more than worth it!!

I wear t-shirts under whatever I am wearing pretty much every day of the week and it seems like I am constantly trying a new brand to find one that fits right. More often than not the length eventually shrinks to the point that they won't stay tucked in under my polo, button-up, or whatever the shirt of the day is.

I have tried Hanes, but didn't really like them. The ones I tried were the cheapest ones that they have though, very thin, no lay flat collar. I may have to try them again based on the comments here.

I have also tried Merona and they were decent.

The best I have found so far are from the Gap. I grabbed 5 or 6 of them when they were on clearance last Fall and so far they are holding up very well

I may have to take a look at Banana Republic when they have a sale.

davecmu said:

some of the Calvin Klein ones from TJ Maxx that never stayed nice (bacon collars and too wrinkly)

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You just saved me some $$!

I usually wear the tank style of t-shirts, but my favorite non-tank is the Hanes v-neck.

Hanes

Jack & Jones

I'm good with Fruit of the Loom v'neck until it gets cold, then I like Penny's heavyweight.

Brooks Brothers has very comfortable Tshirts and underpants, easily the best I have worn so far, very high quality cotton. Zimmerli of Switzerland has underwear made with the highest grade of cotton of any maker, but it is much more expensive than all others. I did buy a Zimmerli Tshirt once and found I preferred the Brooks Brothers though, which cost a fraction as much. Brooks Brothers is made of Supima cotton in Canada.

73mountaineer said:

The best I have found so far are from the Gap. I grabbed 5 or 6 of them when they were on clearance last Fall and so far they are holding up very well

I may have to take a look at Banana Republic when they have a sale.

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If you like the Gap's T-shirts, chances are you will love Banana Republic's. They are similar, but BR's are slightly softer, and hold up better. I get both when they are on sale, but I prefer BR's. Old Navy, Gap, and BR are all the same company, just aimed at different demographics. I find Old navy to have a skimpy cut, and I have to size up in their shirts, whereas both Gap and BR are vanity sized and so I generally size down. I recently picked up the Pima cotton with 5% spandex version on a L. It fits great, and it's longer than the other ones, probably because it's cut to be form fitting, so you can size up. So you might find that one to be ideal if length is an issue for you.

I wear under armor as an undershirt. In the summer it keeps me cool and in the winter it keeps me warm...they are awesome and you can get them in different colors to go with what you are wearing

b128thopen said:

I wear under armor as an undershirt. In the summer it keeps me cool and in the winter it keeps me warm...they are awesome and you can get them in different colors to go with what you are wearing

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+1

Under armor, Nike Dry Fit or Reebok. Polypro, slick as silk, great moisture wicking properties, cool in summer, warm in winter and they never wrinkle.

I only wear them to sleep in. I like Kirkland ones from Costco.

I like the Hanes v-neck too.

Hanes or Jockey from Pennys.

Well B&B today was the big day, I got a package of DKNY v necks from tj maxx. I know you're all anxious to hear how they fit after they get out of the wash, I'll post my findings.

JCP Stafford Thick style. You can wear them under a dress shirt, or right by themselves.

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Oscar

I like the ones they sell at JCPenney. It used to be branded Towncraft, but they went under I guess. Stafford makes them, now, and they are the jersey cotton-type shirts. Very soft, very flexible, pretty durable.

Lands End. $26.00 for 3. Get the Tall size and they will always stay tucked in. They are good quality for the money.

luvmysuper said:

CK are very nice material, but I feel like they are too short.
Jockey is a pretty good all around brand for the money.
Marks and Spenser store brand are very nice and a bit longer than typical under shirts.

http://www.marksandspencer.com/Vests-Underwear-Mens/b/53899031

Hanes? ugh. Stretchy neck, thin material, poor fit.
Wait till we get our Hanes on you.

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from here;

I'm done with Hanes undershirts

+1 Kirkland from Costco

legion said:

Bonds

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While I agree, does anyone outside of Australia know who Bonds are?

Bonds > Hanes. I prefer the ones with a bit of lycra.