Desperately seeking heavyweight black v-neck t-shirts

May 22, 2013 2:31 PM

My favourite t-shirts are on their last legs, and the place where I bought them (Principles for Men) no longer exists. They're black, v-neck, with side seams and vents, and very much designed as outerwear. The fabric is heavy, perhaps even a little heavier than Hanes Beefy or Fruit of the Loom Heavyweight (6.1oz) and most store/fancy-brand shirts use much thinner cloth. Any suggestions? US sources as a first option, but ones in the UK are useful as well.
posted by holgate to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (7 answers total)

American Giant, though they are 100% cotton, and not made to be sporty, but just really really solid Ts.
posted by wocka wocka wocka at 2:42 PM on May 22, 2013 [2 favorites]

I find that the longtail t's from Duluth Trading Company are really durable. They do have v-necks. They are made out of a heavier fabric than what you would typically find at Target or somewhere.
posted by needlegrrl at 2:54 PM on May 22, 2013 [1 favorite]

Gildan Ultra Cotton is another brand name to check out.
posted by Bruce H. at 3:15 PM on May 22, 2013

Banana Republic makes an incredible pima cotton t-shirt that is often on sale with the purchase of three or more. If you also buy them on a day where everything in the store is on sale, you can get something like 3 for $20.00.
posted by oceanjesse at 3:47 PM on May 22, 2013

Response by poster: Filling out snowflakery: 100% cotton is great; I like the look of the Duluth Trading Company longtails, but not the pocket on the v-neck.
posted by holgate at 4:50 PM on May 22, 2013

I've always been pleased with Lands' End Super-Ts. Here's the V-neck version.
posted by sigmagalator at 7:26 PM on May 22, 2013

I've had good luck ordering from this place. I can't see anything that exactly matches your specs, but you may do better and/or you can email them to ask.
posted by contrarian at 6:42 AM on May 23, 2013