The “perfect” white cotton T shirt

I don’t suppose I’m the only one who’d prefer cream T shirts, if I could ever find any, preferably with elbow length sleeves. Seasalt are great for stripey pure cotton ones - I wish they’d do the same in plain.

I don't know anything about Uniqlo T shirts but I have a down jacket and down coat from them and I can vouch for the quality and value for money.

Hi all,

I’ve recently come across Supima cotton T-shirts at Uniqlo UK, and I’m curious about your thoughts on them. I read that they’re very soft, durable, and not thin or floppy compared to regular cotton.

Currently, Uniqlo has:

Standard Supima cotton T-shirts for £14.99 (available in colours like white, acid yellow, etc.)

Shorter-length versions on offer for £9.99, which people recommend wearing under dungarees or with high-waisted jeans.

Has anyone here bought them?

Do you find them good value for money compared to regular cotton tees?

How do they hold up after a few washes?

Any other UK retailers you’d recommend for Supima cotton at a similar or better price?

Would love to hear your experiences before I stock up for summer.

Another vote for Cotton Traders.

Good to know.

Thank you - slim fit is sometimes difficult to find.

COS do brilliant t shirts. I have bought several. They fit your description of what you require. I have washed them several times, they keep their shape and don't twist. The white one is still white. Price about £25.00 for the thicker cotton, thinner cotton is about £15.00.

I feel your pain! By accident I discovered H&M white T shirts when I bought one from a charity shop. It’s quite thick with longer sleeves, and a ribbed appearance. I can even wear a dark bra underneath. My other favourites are the M&S ‘slim’ t shirts (with longer sleeves.) They are £8.50. M&S do a nice T shirt (ribbed) with buttons down from the neck and longer sleeves. This gives it a bit of detail. Nice, slim fit. £15 each

I have this one which is a bit more pricey but holds its shape beautifully, covers my bingo wings and is thicker than the cheaper ones

www.johnlewis.com/lauren-ralph-lauren-judy-stretch-cotton-boat-neck-top-white/p3595419

M&S used to do a good plain cotton t-shirt with slightly longer sleeves.
I bought three last year but blowed if I can find them this season (we are in chaos here at the moment).

The necks on my Tu t shirts always go funny. I bought some in a panic once because the colours were great but was disappointed by the neckline.

I love Tu clothes generally.

Almost given up, I can’t keep the necks white, always spill something down them including sun screen, so I’m looking for sun screen coloured. I prefer Tu t shirts crew neck.

Sarah76

This seems a ludicrous price to me, but The Times reckons these are the “perfect T shirts”…….

www.sunspel.com/collections/womens-tshirts

These look really lovely. I like the slightly longer sleeves. Very tidy.

I bought a pack of men's white cotton T shirt vests from Matalan. They are nice and thick and have kept their shape and whiteness through many washes. www.matalan.co.uk/clothing/2-pack-white-t-shirt-vests/143

vegansrock

callistemon myUniqlo white t-shirt supima cotton £14.99 size M measures 62 cm (24.5 inches) from centre back of neck to hem. Tucks in nicely. I’m 5 ft 6 inches. They do a short t shirt , currently £9.99, which I like for wearing underneath things, layers etc. which isn’t intended to tuck in.

Thanks vegansrock, I'll measure some of my old ones as comparison.
I was 5' 5" but I've shrunk ☹

Totally agree. I also need a nice quality black too. M&S used to have nice ones at a bit higher price but theirs are all thin now. Years ago I bought a nice quality black and white in Sainsburys Save-a-Centre in St Albans but every T-shirt everywhere are now really thin, even the expensive ones. Or they have silly designs.

callistemon myUniqlo white t-shirt supima cotton £14.99 size M measures 62 cm (24.5 inches) from centre back of neck to hem. Tucks in nicely. I’m 5 ft 6 inches. They do a short t shirt , currently £9.99, which I like for wearing underneath things, layers etc. which isn’t intended to tuck in.

Cotton Traders is the way to go, love them!

I am on the hunt for the perfect white t shirt too. I hesitate to buy them online as I want to feel them and try on for fit. I have been disappointed in the past and had the faff of sending them back. I want pure white cotton (not ‘soft white!) nice and thick, not too high a crew neck (a high ‘scoop’ neck would do) and please not ‘relaxed’. I want it to vaguely follow my shape while not being too clingy. So many t shirts these days are so baggy and are impossible to wear neatly under a jacket or sleeveless ‘tank’ top.

vegansrock

I’ve just bought 4 T shirts from Uniqlo. The supima cotton is lovely, soft, not thin and floppy , I bought a white and an acid yellow one at £14.99. They had some short length ones, which I like underneath dungarees or with high waisted jeans on offer at £9.99. I bought a white and a blue striped one. Summer wardrobe sorted.

How long are the £14.99 ones vegansrock?

I had a quick look but they seemed to be tucked in in the photos, so difficult to tell.

I’ve just bought 4 T shirts from Uniqlo. The supima cotton is lovely, soft, not thin and floppy , I bought a white and an acid yellow one at £14.99. They had some short length ones, which I like underneath dungarees or with high waisted jeans on offer at £9.99. I bought a white and a blue striped one. Summer wardrobe sorted.

I don't understand this reluctance to pay for returns. Surely, you would have to pay petrol and parking to go to a store.

Like a few other posters, I mention Uniqlo (great for all cotton items (including Supima), also excellent linen and wools).

Uniqlo stock a variety of tee-shirts and have a promotion on at the moment to do with thanking customers in a Japanese way - or something....

The only problem with this company is that now requires the customer to pay for return postage, which I find annoying as I usually order two sizes and keep the best fitting item. I now only buy when I am near a store, so they have lost much of my custom.

Uniqlo do have an on-line fitting service whereby one puts in all parameters and they will suggest which size would be best - better than nothing if a store is too far away..

Might not appeal to everyone but I bought a pack of three white cotton men's vests in M & S. So far so good after 3 months!

I agree with Norah,
Can’t beat Lands End!

There’s no such thing - I’m convinced! Gone the same route as you foxygloves, tried so many.

I prefer a bateau neckline, tight sleeves to the elbow, just to hip length no longer than that and more fitted not boxy. Just impossible to find. Lands’ End has best COTTON t-shirt selections.

I’ve resorted to cutting some t-shirts apart… loosen up the neckline by cutting the band off… shorten the length by cutting to where you want it… by cutting off the sleeves! T-shirts Do Not Ravel when cut, but it will give a very casual unfinished look, not for dress.

Your grandkids will say “Hey G’ma - that’s cool!!”
USA Gundy