Finding the Best Men's T-Shirt . (Uniqlo, Filson, Lady White Co., etc.)

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Жыл бұрын

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Today we are looking at the best men's t-shirts that money can buy. Some of them are also not so good...but hey! It's all part of the experiment. So, how can you not look bad in a t-shirt? Why are they called a tee shirt? That's because the letter that they look like...is actually a T.
Shirt List:
1. H&M regular
2. Uniqlo U oversized
3. 3Sixteen
4. Filson Pioneer
5. Lady White Co. Our T-Shirt
6. Imogene & Willie
7. Studio D’Artisan Fox Fibre
8. Merz B Schwanen
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The Iron Snail is a men’s fashion vlog starring a young man named Michael and featuring a snail no bigger than a quarter. The two are set on taking over the world of fashion by creating a clothing line to end all clothing lines. Until then, we’re here to tell you EVERYTHING you need to know about the best clothing out there, from the highest quality raw denim jeans to the warmest jacket to the sturdiest boots…the Iron Snail has got you covered. (written by Taylor, though Michael is sometimes known to talk about himself in the third person… xoxo)

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@devinhurt7698 Жыл бұрын

Two videos this week

@Why_Land Жыл бұрын

Don't sleep on the Hanes garment dyed tees

@daimena.cianci2651 Жыл бұрын

I love that saying "if you arent paying for it, someone else is"

@AKhan.28 Жыл бұрын

Love my Represent Clo T shirts! Made in Portugal. Medium weight and super soft! On the expensive side, but the quality is so fire. Love oversized and thick collars so these are my go to right now.

@chargingbadger_ Жыл бұрын

I own probably 5 Imogene + Willie shirts and love them. Couldn't recommend them higher. I agree they are washed and cropped to be like a vintage shirt, but I have no problem wearing them everyday.

@markopolo9936 Жыл бұрын

Congrats on the red cast sponsorship, they’re one of my favourites and the flannel is amazing!

@Himothy278 Жыл бұрын

Great video you should do one on finding the best fitting straight leg jeans from different brands

@dapiddiboy Жыл бұрын

Love your content! Thanks Michael!

@michaelshearer3559 Жыл бұрын

Cincinnati represent! Velva Sheen was pretty big when I was a kid. Thanks for peaking my interest in all things t-shirts. $124 and even $99 is crazy for a t, but that's just me.

@iuhuh10110 Жыл бұрын

Standard and Strange Wakayama Special is the best t-shirt. I have the studio d'artisan as well, it's nice but just a little thicker than I usually prefer. Warehouse makes a fantastic tee too.

@VaderHater1993 6 ай бұрын

Lady white co's heavyweight rugby shirts are the only tshirt I have ever fallen in love with. Worth every penny

@JoeyShip Жыл бұрын

I’ve been back and forth about buying an Imogene and Willie shirt. This video definitely helped me out with that decision! Even though they were low on the list, I’m sold on getting one. And also checking out some lady white shirts now too. 👌🏽

@krisjones4051 3 ай бұрын

I have one I+W shirt and it’s definitely worth it for the vintage feel and cool factor of their screen print. I have the lightning tee

@ordinaryopinion4081 Жыл бұрын

Comfort colors $12 nice and thick for the fall

@lukasb4901 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love these UES flannels, I've got the same in blue and red, so happy that fall approaches!

@ama5573 Жыл бұрын

I don't think heavy weight is something that is universally appreciated in t-shirts. I have heavy GSM t-shirts that I layer with in the winter, but in warmer climate summers you just can't wear those in the summer. In these climates lighter t-shirts and usually blends beat anything heavy. You want something to keep you cool, and also to dry out when it inevitably gets wet if you move around too much. In that sense, a lot of the heavy t-shirts that try to convince you they're worth the price because they're throwing a few cents more worth of material on the garment are not just "not better", they're unusable.

@DeepFriedDoom Жыл бұрын

Yeah, this isn''t a comprehensive "best to worst" comparison in every situation, but one that suits Michael in his temperate environment. The reason he favors the thick shirts is because they suit his climate. If you're in the tropics or desert kind of environment, the tier list might actually go in reverse. Thick shirts will kill you with heat and moisture, and thinner shirts with synthetic blends will keep you cooler.

@malamute4793 Ай бұрын

@@DeepFriedDoom not only in the tropics, i live in Europe, it gets to 40C in the summer, I don't want a pullover masked as a T-shirt

@yehoshua77 Жыл бұрын

Best Made Co (now owned by Duluth) makes a great t-shirt. Made in US of US-grown Pima cotton. Soft, durable, pocket t-shirt at $40. My new favorite t-shirt.

@NormanKeyes Жыл бұрын

Beautiful watch! One of my favorite Zeniths

@tenettttt Жыл бұрын

I can recommend National Athletic Goods Tees (Heavyweight). I bought a couple back in like 2013 and and they're still as new! Mad.

@alexozol7338 Жыл бұрын

RRL, Sunspel, and Visvim are my favorites. All ridiculously expensive. Rrl and visvim wear really nice over time and Sunspel have the best fit I’ve found

@hide1hunter 6 ай бұрын

visvim tees are incredible

@Zobo03 Жыл бұрын

I love the american giant premium t-shirt and would love to see how it stack ups against some of the brands you reviewed in this video!

@williamdavies1192 Жыл бұрын

I do too.

@xxflamezxx1able Жыл бұрын

My current favorite tee shirt brand is Gettees. The QC is solid but not perfect, the weight is nice and is supima cotton and made in Detroit, oh and they only cost about 25 dollars.

@drise7391 Жыл бұрын

Jeez love the Chronomaster Revival Shadow. Video on that one day?

@feronous8207 Жыл бұрын

I needed this video! I also use SoS Cotton From texas, organic 15 -20$ cheap shirts.

@squareoakystewart6870 11 ай бұрын

Please do a video on henley shirts, especially short sleeve ones.

@savannahm.3210 Жыл бұрын

Goodwear makes heavyweight and lightweight tees MIUSA for about $40. Good fit and collar. Heavy weights a bit stiff. I believe they’re based in Massachusetts so me being in Boston I got my order within about 2 days

@r4yyy559 Жыл бұрын

i really love yungmaven tees and taylor stich alot

@thereal_bruh_hunter Жыл бұрын

Underrated video

@you0nlylivetwice 6 ай бұрын

I buy Gildan Ringspun t shirts in packs of 3 from ebay at around $20 bucks for the set, they fit great and are very good quality, with the cotton sourced from U.S. Even expensive brands like Sunspel source their cotton from United States.

@DMorgan77 Жыл бұрын

I agree on Cameron O's t shirt videos, they're great. Fun to watch as always Michael.

@carlodelavera9735 Жыл бұрын

this is cool, but nothing beats my 10 black t shirts from target that each was $6, from when I decided to minimalize my closet

@danieloneill1279 Жыл бұрын

This, this is what I've been waiting for! (it's just not very friendly for a UK market, but that's okay) All that and wearing a Zenith Revival Shadow, I could be in heaven. Uniqlo for me is the bang for buck - and I can get'um in the UK.

@andrewstorm8240 Жыл бұрын

Agree with the UK part - Crew are also good

@hAvan4LyFe Жыл бұрын

This video needs a part two.

@BeanJuan Жыл бұрын

Yay new video!!!

@hugoveillette6411 Жыл бұрын

this zenith is so yum I love it I love it I love it

@garrettjosemans8288 Жыл бұрын

I was expecting to see Taylor Stitch in here! Nice video either way.

@marcusisntcool Жыл бұрын

the lady white is sick love the fit and texture

@NedFlanders39 Жыл бұрын

Bit of an expensive series to make, but i'd love for you to travel to different countries and buy high quality clothes to review. Would love your take on Scotch and Soda, some Scandi brands, UK etc

@pannacottafugo4869 Жыл бұрын

You should try Whitesville, they are pretty nice

@WaterAerobics Жыл бұрын

That sneeze was epic

@Mono_Mach Жыл бұрын

8:22 "virtually zero gravity" then goes on a few seconds later to show a clip lifting the t-shirt then dropping it, as if to prove it is actually weightless. 😆 That flannel shirt in the sponsorship looks great

@mijaelmaratuech5688 Жыл бұрын

not sure if they’re your style but i’m a fan of Los Angeles Apparel 6.5oz cotton shirts. $26, USA made!

@jimmydgrant Жыл бұрын

Freenote’s 13oz shifter T is pretty amazing at $75.

@user-jl3ku4eh5r Жыл бұрын

Great video Michael, One of my favorite T's is from John Henric(a little bit more dressier company) and is a 70% linen 30% cotton. I got it for 17$ after sale and I love the linen charecaristics.

@jminus Жыл бұрын

You should have tried a muji jersey t shirt! So far my fav tee

@hashtag3650 Жыл бұрын

I always look forward to watching your content. Keep up the great work and stay being you.. it seems to be working.

@zabo358pure Жыл бұрын

Best tee's are Visim's Ultimate Tee (Sea Island Cotton) and their Cotton/Cashmere blend Tee's.

@ejcandrin Жыл бұрын

That Merz B Schwanen shirt is so so beautiful.

@unclechaw1894 Жыл бұрын

I’m a big fan of the Kirkland Signatures from Costco.

@GoldenGamer789 Жыл бұрын

Next time you should include Asket and Reigning Champ, and maybe Rue Porter :)

@levim.3505 Жыл бұрын

Everlane Relaxed Heavy Weight Tee. Best one there is. Period.

@mcnuonuo Жыл бұрын

I was Team Lady White Co until I bought the Joe Mocoy's T-Shirt from Standard & Strange ($68)

@shawnlanglois5705 6 ай бұрын

my favorite is wonder looper

@andrewc9790 Жыл бұрын

You missed out on Carhartt k87. I do think the quality has slightly declined, but they're awesome for around $20.00. I have many that are ~10 years old that I still wear. 👍

@KenChiwo Жыл бұрын

I'd like to provide a recommendation; if you're looking for the BEST men's cotton t-shirt, then without doubt for me it's Sunspel Classic T (the made in England version) for the price ($100). I've collected many T's, from the brands mentioned in this video as well as from expensive brands like Loro Piana, Zegna, brunello cucinelli etc., and by far Sunspel is the best at making T's from 100% cotton. So when it comes to T-shirts made from 100% cotton, Sunspel wins. However, if you're looking for T-shirts made from different materials like (70% cotton + 30% cashmere or Silk), then the expensive brands win because they have far superior mills / fabrics, but expect to pay $500-1000 for a t-shirt.

@Dan-Chrssy 5 ай бұрын

This. Also Merz B. 1940s shirts are a strong second if you can find them

@dandsyfam1813 Жыл бұрын

Good summary. I was a lady white co head before switching to 3sixteen. I think 3sixteen just does quite a bit better hanging onto its color and fit over time. Real test is always going to be in a white t-shirt. 3Sixteen’s thick white t-shirts dominate Lady White Co over time.

@matthewjennings7645 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see this same thing but for 100% Merino Wool T Shirts Rarely washing my denim has made me want the same for most articles of clothing

@RealLifeRodger Жыл бұрын

Uniqlo is hard to beat. Especially on basics.

@funkdebris Жыл бұрын

Yesssss! Let’s gooooo!

@rhymanoserous Жыл бұрын

Finally fell across Michaels 'other' channel. KZfaq algorithm took it's time.

@theyellowgoat6372 Жыл бұрын

I think you look good in the uniqlo. Taylor would agree.

@cruxae Жыл бұрын

Nice Chronomaster Revival Shadow? Check out Marine Layer's T-shirts. I love their stuff. Super high quality and amazing customer service.

@Thomas-je5rj Жыл бұрын

The Real Mccoy’s ones are really good too if you can try them one day ^^

@operamatthew Жыл бұрын

You got so close to the best feeling T-shirt in the world. Studio d artisan Suvin Gold Loopwheel. Tanuki has the best budget tee i’ve ever had.

@Dann1303 Жыл бұрын

Carhartt Chase are my go to, good weight and last forever

@steeler7588 Жыл бұрын

You should try Uni/Form LA - great products. How'd you size the Imogene & Willie tee?

@chargingbadger_ Жыл бұрын

I own a few I+W shirts. They have a vintage fit so they are cropped to have a shorter fit at the hem. But overall they still fit TTS, just expect that vintage fit. Check their site before buying because some shirts have different sizing but they usually say so on the site. Personally I love my I+W shirts and I highly recommend them.

@Debreziner24 Жыл бұрын

I was just looking for a good basic T-Shirt myself. I wanted sth. heavyweight but as you mentioned they start to get uncomfortable because the seams are so big. I settled on Uniqlos Supima Cotton and size up and wash it hot to make it a bit denser.

@ryszardkoziel Жыл бұрын

Hidden spooky season significance to Seven playing in the background?

@gergoliath2328 Жыл бұрын

you forgot the agyptian cotton shirt from asket and the Swiss cotton shirt from van laack

@grumpygrumpygrump Жыл бұрын

I wear Uniqlo for day-to-day. Then Olebar Brown OB-T and probably my favourite Sunspel. The material and cut on both of these is just amazing.

@andymofoincross Жыл бұрын

A little disappointed Iron Heart, Jungmaven, Left Field NYC, Sunspell or Velva Sheen weren't on the list. Might be worth making a 2nd video on this topic

@TheIronSnail Жыл бұрын

Definitely! My bank account just wasn’t having that stacked list!

@rol4life Жыл бұрын

Have you tried bravestars heavy weight tees?!? Best bang for your buck weight to price and made in “merica

@migo-migo9503 Жыл бұрын

From how I see it the Merz's fit looks a little cheap. The material looks amazing but the way it's cut is a bit odd. The ends of your shoulders looked stiff and sharp. Unlike the 3Sixteen and the Lady White where the shoulder really rests on your shoulders comfortably. Great vid, never heard of some of these brands.

@krisjones4051 3 ай бұрын

You definitely have to have an athletic build to wear Merz B Schwanen and fill out their shirts/henleys. I got to the gym 4-5 times a week and lift heavy so they fit me like a glove-wearing the 215 black tee right now actually. You definitely have to have the Carmy physique to make it work. Side note: Their hoodies are SSS+ tier… can’t praise them enough.

@cruz707 Жыл бұрын

How tall are you and what size Filson? I’m trying to size myself

@aidannewell7644 Жыл бұрын

do you have a video on what attracted you to heritage garments in the first place? If so, you should make one! I've been mulling it over myself think it's a combination of post-modern insecurities and concerns for sustainability. Would love to hear your thoughts on it.

@aidannewell7644 Жыл бұрын

I wanna stress that this is not a demand for sure very happy you are starting a clothing brand I'm big fan of your work

@df540148 Жыл бұрын

Standard and Strange just came out with some lovely new loopwheel shirts (their house brand). I got to see some in Santa Fe. Might pick one up, just need to get over the slightly roomier fit. They're $95 so a little cheaper than your other loopwheel ones.

@GabobStrulli Жыл бұрын

In spring I might get a Merz b Schwanen cause it's made in Germany and then it's t-shirt time.

@shanecorwin731 Жыл бұрын

Two for the price of one wow thanks for tempting me to buy more stuff I don’t need

@jacobhilton8891 Жыл бұрын

I kept waiting for the shirts to bounce off the table when you dribbled them….and also I did not appreciate being called “you other people” I prefer what my mother calls me - big boned. Good content per usual good stuff man.

@stevewhite2245 Жыл бұрын

T-shirts? When I visit USA I always buy a few Russell Athletic t-shirts. Amazing value, good fit and they last a long time.

@danielirvine7468 Жыл бұрын

Good vid man I was about to pick up a nudie jeans tee yesterday but $80 put me off But it was fire You haven’t done any nudie stuff yet??

@CocoKoi321 Жыл бұрын

you know the schott perfecto right snail?? well they have a 50$ t shirt all made in LA too please review it?

@MegaHagop Жыл бұрын

What are your thoughts on buck mason ??

@matejaatanasov5888 Жыл бұрын

Getting slightly ripped, nice👍🏽

@kevinleyva3003 Жыл бұрын

Some of my favorite basic T-shirts are from Bronson. Their 10.5oz shirts are so much better then the price deserves to be. About $30 and the collars are so heavy duty (folded over) and haven’t lost their shape in the year I’ve owned mine. I got others from Jackman, Freenote Cloth, Bravestar, and vintage Champion Tees, but my Low cost Bronson Tees are my most worn. Also, I just got that same UES Flannel in the Ad. Love their flannels, some of the best in the game!

@TheShannonagains Жыл бұрын

I've been wanting to pick up so much from Bronson, it all looks so cool!

@kevinleyva3003 Жыл бұрын

@@TheShannonagains Go for it! It’s low risk, high reward with a lot of their stuff

@WillMarcial Жыл бұрын

Whitesville (**order from Japan) and Bronson are great. They are $25ish a pop. They compare to LWC, if not better.

@WillMarcial Жыл бұрын

Also, there are other blends then just 100% cotton. cotton/ploy, cotton/cashmere, merino wool, etc all have different benefits. & If you can find a good vintage blank... they will likely be even better than any of these.

@casanovabutler 8 ай бұрын

Have you ever tried Asket?

@jacobvonloh69 Жыл бұрын

Keep ‘em coming!

@Von199X Жыл бұрын

No lie Uniqlo one looks aesthetic the most

@caulintanner7380 Жыл бұрын

It’s a crime that the all time best shirt of all time, the carhartt K87, was not represented.

@grumpysorc3744 11 ай бұрын

From what I know, H&M stuff is non-durable, made from a low quality cotton. Uniqlo ( at least Uniqlo U ) is pretty good for a mass-market t-shirt, but slightly rough. SDA is on another level, a top-notch fabric in every sense ( like other Japanese brands such as Samurai, Barns, Tanuki, etc. )

@gqfiend Жыл бұрын

YAY! New sponsor! I’ll gladly check these folks out.

@danielparvin9083 Жыл бұрын

Try pro club comfort and heavyweight

@bigchungus920 Жыл бұрын

What jeans are you wearing?

@jmeanali5038 Жыл бұрын

Great and simple video as usual. and, ( 8:18 ) Se7en is a great movie also

@danielwagner4412 Жыл бұрын

Great Vid! Chased the Merz B. 215 because of The Bear and they are lovely t-shirts. Hope you enjoyed SE7EN it has been a little while since I saw that film. I tend to fall in the ZODIAC camp for my Fincher serial killer films. Good luck with the jacket.

@m.e.p.r Жыл бұрын

I would love to hear your take on the quality and pricing of Patagonia. It would create a scandal and result in lots of clicks and comments. The algorythms would be on your side

@asherray4969 Жыл бұрын

I can't find that Fox Fibre shirt anywhere

@matthogan506 Жыл бұрын

Reigning champ!

@jokerswild5485 Жыл бұрын

Bangladesh actually makes both low quality and high quality clothes. It depends on what the company is looking for. Companies like h&m and Zara mostly want cheap low quality clothes so that's they get. They are the reason for driving wages down in garment industry.

@CocoKoi321 Жыл бұрын

poorest country in the wolrd too but all this outsourcing is gonna make america the poorest country in the world, and drive down the value of usd