Looking for bright, high-quality men's tank tops in Canada

June 25, 2024 6:41 PM

My husband loves a brightly coloured tank top in the summer, but his collection is getting worn and he is having trouble finding new ones that fit the bill. Difficulty Level - Canada.

My husband has been looking for new summer tank tops. His style is streetwear/fashion forward; he likes classic with some flare.

Priorities are:
- High quality fabric, probably 100% cotton or something that feels close. No synthetics please.
- Bright colours (think neon pink, lime green etc)
- Slim fit

Avoids:
- Anything with big brand logos
- Baggy/unstructured
- Nerdy/references to pop culture/TV etc unless it is really obscure or related to house music

We are located in Canada in the GTA, and he would prefer to go somewhere in person to try things on and feel fabric, but would also be willing to order online if its well-recommended and we can return things if they don't work.

Bonus if something is locally designed and/or made, and sources sustainable fabrics.

posted by dazedandconfused to Clothing, Beauty, & Fashion (8 answers total)

It's textbook Fast Fashion, but - Old Navy Canada is actually having a big sale on cotton tank tops today. Try the mens, but also women's! In the same cart transaction, you can try some tanks from their sister sites Athleta and Gap (linked in the header bar). Excellent return policy, too, so even if he buys like 3 sizes of the same item to see what fits, returning should be no problem. (Mind that some sale items might be Final Sale, no returns accepted).

You could also try Lululemon- not cheap but excellent quality, Canadian company (well, they were - I think they still are?), and they also have a great return policy.
posted by nouvelle-personne at 7:15 PM on June 25

Response by poster: Not thread-sitting, just checking in before bed! Should add that I'm not looking for athletic wear or athleisure (the cut tends to be too baggy, and generally the style is just a little too casual for his taste), and please assume that we have looked at most major retailers. Thank you!
posted by dazedandconfused at 8:14 PM on June 25

I would try Simons - they have some basic coloured ones in organic cotton but also seem to have a good range on their website.
posted by piyushnz at 8:40 PM on June 25 [2 favorites]

Go Softwear/American Jock (Los Angeles, CA) slim-fit tank tops (colors: Resort, 100% cotton, in Sunny Lime, Calypso Coral, Bluebell; Southport, 100% cotton, in Pistachio, Aqua Blue, Light Amethyst; Pacific, 100% cotton, in Spearmint, Flamingo, Royal Blue, Cardinal; California Lounge, 100% cotton, in French Blue, Gold, Light Olive; etc.) and Code 22 (Spain) vintage-style/slim-fit tank tops (100% cotton, in Yellow, Pink, Sky Blue) are sold on respective company sites; some styles are carried by Out on the Street (551 Church Street, Toronto).
posted by Iris Gambol at 12:05 AM on June 26 [1 favorite]

Seconding Out on the Street! Also, Simon’s.
posted by sixswitch at 5:55 AM on June 26

Blade & Blue is a queer-owned indie brand in San Francisco. He makes 100% cotton tanks from domestically-sourced fabric in vibrant colors that are super-comfortable. However, he produces everything in small batches and short runs, so you have to act fast if you find something you like. Shipping is a wee bit steep ($39 flat rate to CA regardless of order), but worth it if you buy a stack of clothes at once. His other stuff is beautiful also, so poke around while you're there. (Note: Not a personal friend, just a customer.)
posted by mykescipark at 7:48 AM on June 26 [1 favorite]

Unbound Merino makes quality Merino Wool tanks and is Toronto based online only shop. Not brightly colored though.
posted by dobbs at 4:01 PM on June 26

Response by poster: Thank you everyone! Of COURSE Simons, didn't even think of it. Great shout. I did not even know about Out on the Street but that looks like a good spot to try!
posted by dazedandconfused at 4:40 PM on June 26