Nice lightweight V-neck mens undershirts?
September 30, 2020 1:29 PM Subscribe
Uniqlo discontinued the Supima version that I really liked, so what's the current best choice?
Comfort is most important, I don't like the feel of most cotton-poly, which is why the Supima was so nice. Can't be too heavyweight, it rarely gets below freezing and I am wearing one now on a 100ºF/38ºC day, so the Costco ones are out. I do need something available in 2X. Price is least important, trying to keep it under $20 apiece. My understanding is that "designer" undershirts are basically crap but there are a lot of likely looking options, and at this point I'm not going to the mall to check them all out. I saw this similar question about 'A' undershirts but perhaps there are more choices in V-neck.
Comfort is most important, I don't like the feel of most cotton-poly, which is why the Supima was so nice. Can't be too heavyweight, it rarely gets below freezing and I am wearing one now on a 100ºF/38ºC day, so the Costco ones are out. I do need something available in 2X. Price is least important, trying to keep it under $20 apiece. My understanding is that "designer" undershirts are basically crap but there are a lot of likely looking options, and at this point I'm not going to the mall to check them all out. I saw this similar question about 'A' undershirts but perhaps there are more choices in V-neck.
Next Level - Triblend V - 6040
Thin, durable, fit well (at least for me), and the colors seem to stay vibrant. You can find them cheap at Clothing Shop Online - sounds questionable but it's really just a blank apparel seller. Before I switched to Next Level, I was buying Bella + Canvas - Unisex Short Sleeve V-Neck Jersey Tee - 3005. Slightly heavier fabric (if the next level ones are too thin) and the colorfastness isn't as great, but also a good option.
FWIW, I picked up both of these recommendations from /r/malefasionadvice which has never failed me on recommendations for basics.
posted by _DB_ at 1:42 PM on September 30, 2020 [6 favorites]
Thin, durable, fit well (at least for me), and the colors seem to stay vibrant. You can find them cheap at Clothing Shop Online - sounds questionable but it's really just a blank apparel seller. Before I switched to Next Level, I was buying Bella + Canvas - Unisex Short Sleeve V-Neck Jersey Tee - 3005. Slightly heavier fabric (if the next level ones are too thin) and the colorfastness isn't as great, but also a good option.
FWIW, I picked up both of these recommendations from /r/malefasionadvice which has never failed me on recommendations for basics.
posted by _DB_ at 1:42 PM on September 30, 2020 [6 favorites]
Have you tried the Uniqlo Airism undershirts? I prefer them to the cotton ones as they are thinner and I find them to be quite comfortable.
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 1:53 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by any portmanteau in a storm at 1:53 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
We've been using these Munsingwear v-necks for decades. 100% cotton, lightweight,long-lasting.
posted by Atelerix at 3:12 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by Atelerix at 3:12 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
Underfit shirts are light modal fabric that work for me in warm weather. They also seem to have deeper Vs than other V-necks. $27/shirt. (Also, they're light enough and tight enough that they get a little see-through, making them suitable as underwear only.)
posted by paper chromatographologist at 5:43 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by paper chromatographologist at 5:43 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
A little above your preferred price (cheaper by subscription), but I love my Mr Davis undershirts.
posted by Tawita at 8:20 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by Tawita at 8:20 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
I just bought ten American Apparel t-shirts last month. Cost me $5/shirt. 100% cotton. Worth a shot to buy one on Amazon and see how you like it.
posted by oceanjesse at 9:08 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
posted by oceanjesse at 9:08 PM on September 30, 2020 [1 favorite]
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posted by wicked_sassy at 1:38 PM on September 30, 2020 [2 favorites]