Loopwheeled/Vintage T-Shirts

[chewie]

Love glory park tees!! Especially their baseball raglans.

If you like light weight tees, should try buzz ricksons loopwheel tees, lightweight and really soft, one of the softest in my collection. Also a bit stretchy too.

This is the one i have

Edited October 10, 2015 by chewie

[itsbenhere]

man that tee looks perfect. I'm searching for the ultimate lightweight white undershirt and buzz might be it, I have one tee and it's really nice, good collar etc etc.

 

About to ask a shop if the plain white ones they have are the same fabric as that, that looks seriously good!

[chewie]

Oh..Yeah! this fabric in a plain white or plain grey would be super! Id be interested for sure.

[Iron Horse]

Ben, the Buzz T-shirts are great, go for one. I wore mine all the time before ruining it; should probably get a few for next summer.

Edited October 10, 2015 by Iron Horse

[holio cornolio]

Well I liked the overcomer pocket Ts so much that I bought 2 more. I have to say, the quality seems very consistent (and consistently high). I got another white and a grey marl one. I'll only post this comparison of new vs worn white, as Goodrain has already posted some nice pics of the grey. I concur with his comment that the grey is a very different feel, being slightly softer and quite a bit stretchier. It's extremely comfortable though, almost pyjama-esque! The only thing that I've noticed is that the creamy off white colour quickly becomes a bright white. I guess I've worn the first shirt quite a bit now and comparing old to new, I noticed a significant move in colour to a brighter white. It's not really that obvious in the pic, and honestly, I'm not bothered about the change in colour, but anyone buying the overcomer white shirt for it's shade, be warned, it won't be vintage white for all that long. Old in front, new in back in this pic

 

[chewie]

Strike Hold henley, its more like an off white in person. Quality is on par with all my other sg tees. I think they're super. Not as soft as like like buzz or glory park loopwheeled tees, but these have a very nice feel when worn. doesnt seem stretchy at all. However it does have presence of a side seam, i dont mind it though.

Tried to capture the texture

A shot of the collar...

[whozdrew?]

How does it fit? I'm in the market for a nice henley and The Strike Gold's loopwheeled fabric is second to none. Problem tends to be the sizing. Where did you buy it Chewie?

[dwilson123]

I have the long sleeve version of the henley and it fits pretty similar to their t-shirts.  Maybe a touch smaller.

[chewie]

Here is a picture of the fit. Sorry, I didnt get a chance to get a pic wearing the shirt alone, maybe another time. It fits me perfectly, size L. For reference, i wear size 40 in flathead thc Tees. Got it from klaxon.

I also have the 3/4 sleeve henley in black and thats pretty sick too.

[dwilson123]

I just don't know why you can get a TSG T for $55 but the Henley runs you ~$80.  Maybe it is just harder to make hence the side-seam.

[kiya]

Atsu from Stevenson has been working on doing a loopwheeled fabric that is original for two years, something that's a little different in feel than what's already out there.  I think it's coming out in three or four weeks in both t-shirts and sweatshirt form, only one color, natural undyed/unbleached cotton.

[Broark]

I hope you're getting some XL's because I want one of the tees and crew neck sweatshirts.

Wearing my indigo dyed SG sweat today and it made me realize I really want an oatmeal / natural one too. But if Stevenson has one I'll wait for that!

[Hobocho]

I really like the tight neck hole on flathead THC t shirts, and am looking for something a little cheaper this summer/spring. Anyone with experiences on LadyWhiteCo tees and their neck tightness, and if they retain their shape over washes? 

[kiya]

I really like the tight neck hole on flathead THC t shirts, and am looking for something a little cheaper this summer/spring. Anyone with experiences on LadyWhiteCo tees and their neck tightness, and if they retain their shape over washes? 

 

 

 

The only t-shirt i've found that has a neck hole as tight as FH's is Strike Gold.  

Lady White's neck holes are tight by normal t-shirt standards, but nothing like FH/SG.  I have a few and have washed them many times and they've stayed the same shape when cold washed and line dried.

[dwilson123]

I really like the tight neck hole on flathead THC t shirts, and am looking for something a little cheaper this summer/spring. Anyone with experiences on LadyWhiteCo tees and their neck tightness, and if they retain their shape over washes? 

 

Like Kiya said TSG's neck hole is super, super tight.  To the point that I find it a tad annoying because it messes up my usual shower routine of doing my hair prior to putting on my t-shirt.  When I'm wearing a TSG shirt that day I have to make sure the shirt is on before I style my hair or I'll have to re-do it because the neck hole is smaller than my head.

 

-edit-

 

Missed the part about cheapness.  Sorry I'm not sure of inexpensive shirts with a tight neck.

Edited February 10, 2016 by dwilson123

[mondo]

the cheapest McCoy's t-shirts have a very tight neck.. I have three that must have gone through 50 washes and spins in the clothes dryer apiece, and they're still holding up fine in the shape department.

[Iron Horse]

Yes, my Toys McCoy tee has a very tight neck, but the fabric is a bit on the rough side.

[Sugar Mountain]

I think Mondo is referring to the two pack RMC tees. I'm wearing one today as it happens - the collar is sturdy and good quality but is not all that tight compared to Flat Head tees.

[Iron Horse]

Yeah, wasn't sure which McCoy's he meant; it seems Toys is often forgot about around here. XD

I'm tempted by the RMC two-pack for this summer though as TFH tees don't mix with Taipei heat/humidity too well.

[Sugar Mountain]

The RMC two pack tees are a nice quality and certainly lighter in weight than most TFH tees. The cut is a bit slimmer through the trunk and longer than Flat Head's though. I can tuck mine into my waistband and find them a little too long untucked. Really, in the height of Asian summer I think short-sleeve shirts with a looser weave or with linen blend are the way to go over cotton tees.

[Hobocho]

Thanks for the info everyone, going to check out RMC two pack tees for sure.

[Iron Horse]

The RMC two pack tees are a nice quality and certainly lighter in weight than most TFH tees. The cut is a bit slimmer through the trunk and longer than Flat Head's though. I can tuck mine into my waistband and find them a little too long untucked. Really, in the height of Asian summer I think short-sleeve shirts with a looser weave or with linen blend are the way to go over cotton tees.

 

 

Yeah, but then I'd have to step up my short-sleeved shirt game up haha. Not many appeal to me, but I might keep my eye out for some.

[mondo]

just confirming that it was indeed the RMC twin pack I was talking about.. they're certainly tight for my big head. For the current Aussie heatwave I'm liking Barns Outfitters pocket T's.. light and fluffy loopwheel construction, close fit but not too close.. not as structured as heavier t-shirts. Most importantly, cheap at about 34,000 yen. Sick of blowing twice that on single shirts.

[Iron Horse]

More than $300 for one T-shirt? Not even RMC can top that price!

Joking, I hope that's a typo.

[mondo]

duh, sorry, I don't usually deal in yen.. just remembered that the tag on the shirts I bought in Australia had the Japanese price, which is of course 3,800 yen. Much better.

[Mr_Makeo]

The only t-shirt i've found that has a neck hole as tight as FH's is Strike Gold.  

Lady White's neck holes are tight by normal t-shirt standards, but nothing like FH/SG.  I have a few and have washed them many times and they've stayed the same shape when cold washed and line dried.

 

What's the weight like on those lady white pocket tees?

[kiya]

What's the weight like on those lady white pocket tees?

 

 

They're medium weight tees, lighter than SG/FH/3s but heavier than Whitesville.

[Broark]

I just received a loopwheeled tee from Samurai and the neck is very snug.

Fabric is a nice medium to heavyweight cotton, very nice.

Might have to grab a few more.

[Max Power]

^from the BIG sale?

[Broark]

Yup, figured it was worth trying out. Can't have too many nice black t-shirts.

Might pick up the navy as well, fairly impressed with it.