How is the quality of Threadless tshirts nowadays?

December 27, 2016 7:09 AM

I last bought tshirts from Threadless in 2011. The material of the tshirts was very thin and a bit too easily stretchable, unlike the more sturdy tshirts I've bought from places like ThinkGeek. I've actually grown to like the thinner tees (they work well in hot weather), but given the unexpected quality of the tshirts in my previous order, I'm wondering what the tshirts from Threadless are like now. Thick or thin? Sturdy? Are the prints done well? Thanks hive mind!
posted by destrius to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

I've bought men's T-shirts and find the fabric to be on the thin side but not too thin, and the prints are durable. The kids' shirts are very slim-fitting and I had to return them -- I don't know who they thought they would fit. I haven't noticed a change in shirt quality over the last few years that I've been buying their men's shirts. I haven't bought any women's shirts from them so can't speak to that.
posted by The corpse in the library at 7:46 AM on December 27, 2016

Bought one sweater I was excited about from Threadless a few weeks ago. I usually wear an XL unless the cut is on the slim side, so I bought a XXL to be safe... it was still too small. Print seems OK, but not thrilled with the quality of the actual shirt.

Haven't returned it because I tend to be lazy like that, but I am unlikely to buy from them again.
posted by jzb at 8:20 AM on December 27, 2016

Best answer: I just bought both men's and women's shirts for Christmas. Definitely thinner material, but I like that. Soft feel to the fabric, cotton/poly I think. Good print quality. I've bought shirts during their after-thanksgiving sale for many years, and the shirts hold up reasonably well. I only buy them on sale.
posted by impishoptimist at 8:25 AM on December 27, 2016

Best answer: I think they're still using two types of fabric for shirts-the cotton poly blend that is thinner and the all cotton that's thicker and not so stretchy. From what I remember when shopping a few months ago, there's a search facet in the menu to select the type you're looking for.
Oh and no complaints on the prints with either fabric choice!
posted by PaulaSchultz at 1:14 PM on December 27, 2016

My threadless shirts have all held really well. I've had some for almost 10 years that are only just getting frayed around the collar and I chew through shirt collars (thanks neck hair!). The stitching and the material have all held up. Most of the prints have remained flawless other than one which was a more old school iron on like style which has cracked over the years.

The only real complaint I have is that I bought them before I moved to practically the same block as one of their stores in Chicago.
posted by srboisvert at 2:46 PM on December 27, 2016

Best answer: My Threadless shirts from the past few years are indeed thinner, and prone to very early "low down holes" or whatever you call those tiny holes that appear near the waistline from rubbing against jeans, belts or kitchen counters. These holes will most likely appear within one year.
posted by oxisos at 3:54 PM on December 27, 2016

Response by poster: Sounds like they'll be more or less the same as what I got 5 years ago, which is fine with me. Thanks! Time to go shopping!
posted by destrius at 6:35 PM on December 27, 2016