The Wakayama factory, which produces knitwear for nearly every major Japanese denim brand you can think of, has two series of loopwheel machines. From shop teeSITE, ad by Niepce Stuff ship from Germany. Other Tanuki tees worth considering: They also have an Oversized Lightweight Shinkai Tee on the Tanuki website, but its not nearly as eye-catching as the heavy, slim-fitting version. With a few more years of workers adapting the shirts to suit their preferences, the T-shirt was born. The thigh is measured 1" below the crotch straight to the outside of the leg. Toyo (Sugar Cane, Buzz Rickson, Sun Surf, etc..) have bought the license to the name and are reproducing these t-shirts with the original art on the packaging and tags. FREE shipping, ad by SEXYRECORDS Exchanges, https://www.selfedge.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=whitesville, 100% Long Staple Combed Cotton (Fine Weave) Fabric, Neck Rib Reinforced With Taper for Durability, Rinsed (These shrink half a size once cold washed). Public collections can be seen by the public, including other shoppers, and may show up in recommendations and other places. Add a few quality tees (or even just one) into the rotation and youll soon be wondering why you waited as long as you did. First and foremost is their loopwheel manufacturing. For made-in-Japan classics, it doesnt get much better than Studio DArtisan. (one of the heaviest tees you can find), Tube construction, but XL and XXL have side seams, Sizing is a little erratic, so try before buying or ask stockist for specific measurements, Inspired by 1940s USMC government-issued undershirts, 100% cotton threads (natural roping on seams). The neck (usually ribbed) should have a bit of give, but it should still feel substantial. Whether rich in colour or as pure white as the driven snow, a well-made T-shirt is made to be worn with other well-made items, to tie outfits together and to give them a durable and classic foundation. From shop SerzaClo, ad by FlowerGardenGiftsUS This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. His Strongarm Clothing and Supply Co releases two collections of vintage-inspired pieces per year, but they have a small range of Strongarm Standardsthis tee being one of them. They fit us just right, theyre butter soft, and the graphic has cracked and faded just sotheyre a part of us. Looks like you already have an account! ANTIBODYCLOTHING Rivet & Hide ships from the UK. We need a well-made one. Around 80% of Chinas cotton trade can be traced to Xinjiang Province, so some consumers (us among them) are avoiding Chinese cotton entirely. We will review what you've uploaded for appropriateness and post it up shortly. Well cover the history briefly (because it is more interesting than you might think), but well quickly turn to the heart of our argument, which is this: To get the absolute most out of the T-shirts timeless silhouette and unbeatable adaptability, not any old tee will do. The henley-style buttons were replaced with a neck that had enough give to slide over the head with ease. Enter the Utilitee. SoldITJapan Ad from shop Deluxesoultees The back rise is measured from the bar tack in the cross stitch of the crotch up to the top of the waistband from the back of the jean. Not in stock? This investment only makes sense if they start with the best available cotton. (20% off), ad by OldfangledArtShop You might see similar reinforcement at the end of the sleeves. MDNT45 From shop peterosedesigns, Sale Price PLN87.80 From shop SixtyStitchesApparel, PLN178.56 We need to keep it simple. I resisted the pull of well-made tees for almost a decade. Ad from shop exARMY Like those who make the switch to selvedge denim, those who switch to loopwheel rarely go back. SplendidArtShop PLN60.75, PLN101.21 Namako are found on the sea floor worldwide. Redcast Heritage ship from Spain. The shoulder width is determined by measuring from one shoulder seam to the other straight across the body. Its time to make that leap. From shop OldfangledArtShop, ad by carcultured Deluxesoultees A good name is a strong indicator of quality, and you could walk into any of the stockists we normally highlight and walk out with a good tee. They might get a wear or two a year. Repair, Shipping & Namako are named after their resemblance to the vegetable cucumber. PLN456.68, PLN507.41 They contacted the descendants of the original owners and brought the brand back to life in 2011. With a high price tag being no guide to quality (Ive seen $400 T-shirt that would be put to shame next to any of the tees on this list), and with literally every clothing manufacturer offering some version of the classic tee, it can be hard to know where to start. From shop Sonoeha, ad by blvckshop Press Esc to cancel. PLN57.44, PLN114.94 Its a slower process, producing about 1m of fabric every 90 minutes) with a much higher-quality result. Until 1951, when Marlon Brando played petulant and perpetually sweat-drenched Stanley Kowalski in A Streetcar Named Desire, the T-shirt was regarded in the same light as Y-front briefs. This guidehelps you build a timeless and adaptable wardrobe stocked with carefully crafted items. In order to give you the best experience, we use cookies and similar technologies for performance, analytics, personalization, advertising, and to help our site function. This 7 oz. On sweaty nights, a man might strip down to this layer, but usually only when he was safely behind the walls of his castle. Their loopwheel tee is evidence of this spirit in action. Perfect as an undershirt or for those hot New Orleans nights. Ad from shop DazzleTeesUS If youre looking for other places to buy John Gluckow, try Clutch Cafe (UK). Sonoeha Nobody is stopping you. Their made-in-Portugal tees may not be loopwheeled, but this doesnt stop them from being one of the best tees youll find anywhere. FlashCalligraphy From shop UrbanAppareI, Sale Price PLN91.69 The rise is measured from the bar tack in the crotch to the top of the waist band above the top button. (10% off), ad by heroMONKEY If youve chosen to ignore the T-shirt in this space until now, were encouraging you to take these makers up on their offer. SacredSurrealArt Its an exclusive cotton theyve only used for the collaboration, and its an incredible mixture of slub (that uneven texture) and smooth hand feel. From shop DazzleTeesUS, Sale Price PLN53.53 Captcha failed to load. Ad from shop teeAXE Please. This shirt needs to be seen up close to be fully appreciated. The times they may be a-changin, but, underneath it all, the tee rolls on and on, ever the same. Set where you live, what language you speak, and the currency you use. When I ask people about their favourite tees, the conversation veers off in one of two directions. Merz has a wide selection of styles and colours available on their website. The brand uses the motto the reconstruction of great old things, and theyve used the old loopwheel machines at the Wakayama plant to produce this timeless tee. UrbanAppareI Ad from shop MDNT45 Ad from shop Sonoeha Its a statement about quality, taste, and refinement. nopeLTD The minute we embellish it with branding, graphics, or slogans, it starts to shout. Ad from shop ephemoss There are some limitations to the width that the loopwheel machine can generate, so, while the S, M, and L come without side seams, the XL and XXL have been assembled out of two separate pieces of loopwheeled fabric. (10% off), ad by teeAXE There are hidden human costs in cheap cotton. Ad from shop blvckshop Iron Heart is one of the few made-in-Japan brands that have tried to adapt their sizing to reflect their growing popularity in the West, and we tall men are certainly glad theyve done so. Makes you forget that you are wearing a shirt. As much as I love these tees, they only work with certain outfits and in certain settings. Organic cotton is a great starting point. PLN59.64, PLN119.35 Even those of us whove started welling well-made basics have a few of these story-time tees. I said above that I have a few tees that Ive had for years and would never dream of getting rid of. Take full advantage of our site features by enabling JavaScript. (15% off), ad by Deluxesoultees Read our Cookie Policy. Sonder Supplies ship from the UK and they are the exclusive outlet for Utlitee (for now). PLN60.31, PLN67.04 From shop blvckshop, PLN93.96 If youre looking for other places to buy Tanuki, try: Canoe Club (USA), Blue Owl (USA), Denimio (Japan), Godspeed (Australia), Store Du Nord (Netherlands), Stuff (Germany), and Miloh (Canada). Its best 100% premium cotton feels great on your body. In the well-made space, we can start looking for fewer seams. To be almost universally adaptable, it simply has to be well made. When the fashion world was starting to develop a taste for well-made basics, an enterprising couple came across an old Merz henley in a flea market. The sleeves were still long, but the buttons were gone (single men are still notoriously poor when it comes to resewing buttons). From shop SplendidArtShop, Sale Price PLN168.04 PLN133.93, PLN148.79