Loopwheeled/Vintage T-Shirts

[sexlexcia]

U should definitely get a sg tee. They're really sething else...

Yeah, i did the same with all my tfh tees, sized down from 42 to 40 and loving the fit on size 40 way better.

And i did the same with sg tees, went from XL down to L.

 

 

Is TFH sz40 tee like a sz L samurai heavyweights tee ?

[Iron Horse]

Just got this Toyo shirt from their Japanese Indian Motorcycles sub-brand; it's listed as Made in USA, though I don't know who makes their T-shirts in the States. It's very soft, and a nice fit, tubular construction.

 

 

 

Edited September 14, 2015 by Iron Horse

[holio cornolio]

I shouldn't be this excited about a Taobao purchase, but I have a couple of shirts on the way from Chinese brand 'Overcomer'. My chinese isn't up to much, but the spiel talks of 'vintage circular weave' so these could be (but probably aren't). They are a vintage-ish cut though, so I don't feel too fraudulent posting here. I got these pics from the proxy, but should have the shirts in my hands tomorrow.

I guess that you can't tell too much about the construction from these pics, and I am by no means any kind of expert on t-shirt construction, but from what I've seen, these are neatly put together and quite well considered Ts. Will post my first impressions tomorrow, but if they're any good, I will be getting more. They're not dirt cheap (by my standards!) but at least paying for them didn't make my pockets hurt!

 

 

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

Look promising!

[Jambon]

Yeah looks like they make jeans too..  

 

http://www.pikore.com/overcomer_official

[Jambon]

I've noticed there is not much love for Thom Browne stuff on the other parts of this site but I do like his Oxford shirts and also picked this up a few years ago in Dover St Market in London..

 

 

 

Very soft loopwheel sweater but has lost a bit of shape over time and washes. I believe most his items are now made in Japan but not been so keen on his last couple of years creations. 

[Iron Horse]

Yeah looks like they make jeans too..  

 

http://www.pikore.com/overcomer_official

 

Looks like all of his stuff is pretty nice:

 

https://shop104430735.tw.taobao.com/

 

Would be worth posting in the Unknown Non-Japanese Brands thread. Better than the Dong.

[goodrain]

tee looks good, please post fit pics and review!

[holio cornolio]

Quick and dirty update. T feels nice. Fabric is nice and dense and quite regular. It has a soft, but heavy handle. It's not bright white, like the proxy pics showed, but a nice vintage-y off white. I don't know enough about T shirt construction to comment on that, but it is tubular knitted (loopwheel I don't know, maybe, maybe not). Shoulder seams are double stitched and overlocked inside, so it has a nice clean look outside. Neck hole is taped and triple stitched and overlocked. Hem is single stitched an overlocked. Generally construction is neat and tidy. Some stray threads which I have tried to pick out in the photos. Fit is also very nice. Sleeves are short and don't flare, sizing seems very true (38 is pretty much 38"), and the cut is short and, to use the apparently popular vernacular, 'boxy'.

Time will tell ultimately, but, for £15 a piece this seems like a decent value T. Once I've washed it and can see how much / if it twists, I will think about getting some more. Would be very cool if someone in the know would comment on these construction details. I can post more pics if necessary.

 

 

 

[tchengaa]

I shouldn't be this excited about a Taobao purchase, but I have a couple of shirts on the way from Chinese brand 'Overcomer'. My chinese isn't up to much, but the spiel talks of 'vintage circular weave' so these could be (but probably aren't). They are a vintage-ish cut though, so I don't feel too fraudulent posting here. I got these pics from the proxy, but should have the shirts in my hands tomorrow.

I guess that you can't tell too much about the construction from these pics, and I am by no means any kind of expert on t-shirt construction, but from what I've seen, these are neatly put together and quite well considered Ts. Will post my first impressions tomorrow, but if they're any good, I will be getting more. They're not dirt cheap (by my standards!) but at least paying for them didn't make my pockets hurt!

 

 

 

thanks for sharing! is the t shirt texture soft ??

[holio cornolio]

^ yes it is.

Edited September 22, 2015 by holio cornolio

[goodrain]

looks great! I might have to pick up a few as well. What is the shoulder measurement on the 38? On Taobao it says 40cm(15.75 inches) which sound a bit tight

[mpukas]

@hc - nice find thnx for sharing! 

 

got purchase clicky? 

Edited September 23, 2015 by mpukas

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

Yes - thanks for sharing! Is the neckhole quite tight? It looks fairly snug (which I like, and can never find!).

[holio cornolio]

^ T I H - snug but not tight. It remains to be seen if it stays that way, but I'm very happy with the fit.

^^ mpukas - sorry I'm not good with links and clicks, but if you google 'overcomer taobao' you should find their taobao store. I think someone linked to it a few posts up anyway

^^^ - goodrain. Measures are pretty good. Shoulder measures 40.5cm by my tape, pit to pit is 47.5cm and length 62cm. Shoulder measurement sounds smaller than it feels.

[holio cornolio]

P.s mpukas. It's worth having a look at the Taobao store. Not a lot on there, but a nice Oxford and 2 discharge print indigo shirts that look quite special. Not sure about the jeans offering. I didn't like the look of the denim but maybe someone will risk it...

[holio cornolio]

quick update on this T. - it's been through the wash a few times now and keeps it's shape well and has not shrunk. It's early days of course, but stitching still looks very neat and tidy (well you'd expect it to right?)

Unexpectedly, it has become my favourite T. The cut is just so nice. I'm sure that the fabric can't compete with the flat heads and ironhearts, but it's sturdy, soft and comfortable nonetheless. The only downside I can think of is that it does need to be ironed, as it feels a little rough straight from the wash and the iron just seems to soften it up. I will be ordering 2 more this month.

 

 

[goodrain]

ordered one in white and one in grey myself.. should get here soon!

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

Did you guys use a proxy? Or order directly through Taobao?

[goodrain]

ordered through a proxy recommended by Holio http://chinabuyagency.com/

[holio cornolio]

^ yep, what he said.

[TheIntelligentHoodwinker]

Thanks, chaps.

[goodrain]

here is the grey Overcomer tee that I got. It is slightly heavier than the white version and more grainy/uneven. Materials wise it is definitely not the same level as the Japanese stuff but it is a shirt that feels substantial and the fit is pretty good

[holio cornolio]

Thanks goodrain. Would be great to see some close ups of the grey fabric.

[goodrain]

it's more of a jersey fabric and has more stretch to it than the white one

 

 

[holio cornolio]

Thanks old chap.

[whozdrew?]

Anyone have experience with the black/navy Lady White tees? How well are they holding their color?

[chewie]

Just picked up these 2 rmc tees, very loose weave and pretty cool texture. Kinda stretch tho, but very comfortable.

Close up shot of the collar.

[Hobocho]

@chewie Wow those have a very nice weave; I have to look into these. Been wearing FH THCs for a while, but I'm starting to prefer lighter weights and stretching them to fit and THCs are just too heavy for that.

[Sugar Mountain]

The TFH Glory Park shirts I can just about wear, but I have to draw the line at the THC ones unless the temperature drops massively. Light weight shirts feel more comfortable to me and I'm currently a big fan of Dubbleworks and McCoys shirts. Still considering trying out the Mister Freedom skivvy...