While it’s not quite the value it once was at $9.90, you’d be hard pressed to find a better value when it comes to a basic t-shirt. Uniqlo supima cotton tees are well made, especially at a $24.90 price point. Related: You might enjoy this Uniqlo Comfort Jacket review. Additionally the fabric quality wasn’t good as the shirts became strangely warped after a couple of washes. The sleeves were way too short, riding up my arms and revealing my armpit hair. Before discovering them, I remember wearing super cheap $5 H&M t-shirts that didn’t quite fit right. I can’t say it enough, but Uniqlo’s supima tees were the first t-shirt to actually fit me perfectly. The t-shirt body length hits around mid-fly. The t-shirt sleeve length hits around mid-bicep. Additionally, the collar is comfortably fitted around my neck, not too loose nor tight. And the sleeves hug my biceps just the right amount without being restricting. The body length is spot on, hitting around mid-fly and the sleeve length is also perfect, landing around mid-bicep.
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In terms of the fit, I’ve said it before and I’ll repeat it again and again, that Uniqlo’s supima tees are some of the best fitting t-shirts I’ve ever owned. They are fitted without being skin tight and have an overall clean drape. More and more, fashion brands are producing their clothing in Vietnam.įun fact: Legend has it that Uniqlo was going to shelve their supima cotton tees, but backlash was heard far and wide, prompting Uniqlo to stock even more colorways of the popular t-shirt. There’s no shortage of options to choose from. All in all you’ll find 14 different colorways with wide-ranging shades from olive green and yellow to red and cobalt blue. They come in all the basic neutrals of white, grey, navy and black. Uniqlo’s Supima Cotton Tees are made in South Eastern Asia. There’s no branding, no logos, except for the printed tag on the inside of the shirt.
Uniqlo’s supima cotton tees are as clean and minimal a t-shirt is going to get. » Related: You might like this in-depth Summer Fabrics Guide. In fact, supima cotton is actually lighter, yet 45% stronger than regular cotton, providing superior breathability, durability and softness. It’s a unique sort of cotton due to its extra-long fibers that contribute to its premium properties of strength, softness and color retention. Secondly, Supima cotton is grown on US soil, representing less than 1% of cotton grown in the world.
All about the neutrals.įirst before we talk about Uniqlo’s t-shirts, let’s answer what is supima cotton, exactly? What Is Supima Cotton?įirst off, Supima cotton is a brand of cotton that’s used by premier brands across fashion, accessories and home markets. For reference, I’ve had the white and navy shirts for 5+ years now and the two gray shirts for over 3 years. I currently own 4 Uniqlo supima cotton tees, a white and heather gray crewneck and a navy and dark gray v-neck. The bottom two shirts are UniQlo t-shirts, size Small and Medium, after a few washes.$5.90 each.size Small and Medium.Īs you can see, the Medium BR shirt has shrunken to the point of being smaller than the UniQlo size small.Įven if the UQ shirts continue shrinking in the future, at about 1/4 the price, they're far more replaceable.In this Uniqlo supima cotton t-shirt review, I’m going to cover the style & fit, shirt quality, comfort & durability, how well they’ve held up over the years, pros & cons, and answer some frequently asked questions around the topic of Supima cotton. Worn a few times, they shrunk considerably and have dulled in color (I assume the laundry doesn't do separate bleach washes). In the pics, the top two shirts are Banana Republic Soft Wash t-shirts.$24.50 each.size Small and Medium. So this time around, I bought some from UniQlo, wore them a few times, had them washed as usual, and compared them.
I have actually asked on MFA in the past, but the only suggestions I received were equally expensive. Another cheaper option was buying them in those 3-for-1 packs at department stores, but I never liked the weight/quality. At $20-25 each, they don't last very long and shrink considerably.
In the past, I bought my white t-shirts from places like the Gap and Banana Republic. Just sharing my experience on an issue that has bugged me in the past.
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