Loopwheeled/Vintage T-Shirts

[81FXR]

Check out Allevol for a longer loopwheeled tee. I’m 6’1 and they’re long enough that I actually only wear them tucked as they almost look too long untucked on me.
 

I don’t really know much about the brand but they’re UK designed, Japan made as I understand it. I’ve got three, all washed many times and they’re great.

My favourite for weight/texture is still the Samurai ‘solid plain’ tee which I find long enough to look good tucked or untucked.

 

 

[mlwdp]

From a recent haul.  If it wasn’t for the tariffs,  I’d get more of these.  Nonnative dweller Tshirt.  Notice the irregular stitching on the pocket.

 

[Double 0 Soul]

After 12yrs of procrastination.. i've finally got to grips with my t-shirt game.. (thanks again for the sizing infos @fabes )  binned 48x beat to shit Gildan tees and ordered some Tezo tees, i've just had an email from Jonathan Lukacek (aka Bandanna Almanac) regarding the order .. i didn't know he worked at Tezomeya..  i mean, it makes perfect sense.. didn't he work for Kapital when he was a regular poster on Denimbro?

Edited March 11 by Double 0 Soul

[julian-wolf]

Hell yes, looking forward to reading your review @Double 0 Soul. They’ve been my go-tos for 5+ years now and I can’t recommend them enough

Incidentally, we were just at a pop up of theirs this past weekend @ one of the local shops, and it was a great time. Picked up 2x new tees for me & one for my partner. One’s the same color as the first I ever bought from them—now almost completely faded out—so next time the lighting’s right I should be able to do a nice comparison

& Yeah, Jonathan’s been running their international orders for at least as long as I’ve been ordering from them. Always very helpful. (I think he’s actually got his own small clothes brand + shop now, Fits Like A Hug. Looks like some solid stuff, although I haven’t been tempted enough to try it out yet. We do have a couple of his One Ear Brand bananas which are quite nice)

[redragon]

4 hours ago, Double 0 Soul said:

After 12yrs of procrastination.. i've finally got to grips with my t-shirt game.. (thanks again for the sizing infos @fabes )  binned 48x beat to shit Gildan tees and ordered some Tezo tees, i've just had an email from Jonathan Lukacek (aka Bandanna Almanac) regarding the order .. i didn't know he worked at Tezomeya..  i mean, it makes perfect sense.. didn't he work for Kapital when he was a regular poster on Denimbro?

He hates Kapital with passion now, claim of being backstabbed by the founder’s son regarding the creation of their famed century denim (he claimed its his idea) and definitely no hope of reconciliation after they got bought by LVMH.

[Double 0 Soul]

Jeez .. it's like working for Microsoft in the 80s

[Double 0 Soul]

I've had to carefully calculate the values @julian-wolf to (hopefully) avoid border charges and get them shipped in 2x parcels so the initial shipping cost has been a bit of a stinger .. but if they work out as hoped, a single shipping charge is mor than reasonable so i might build on the collection..

I've binned 90% of my work tees and relegated 90% of my home tees to work duties so these are going to fill the gap and if they fit anywhere nr as nice as  @fabes 170s i'll b more than happy.

[julian-wolf]

In honor of 00’s transition to the dark side, and in celebration of my recent pick-ups from the pop up @ AB Fits:

My collection of Tezo wares, to date:

 

 

From left to right: oitake-iro, August 2019; kihada-iro, August 2019; kihada-iro, March 2026; Miru-iro, March 2026; kenbouguro-iro, May 2024; nibi-iro x indigo “Scarface” tie-dye, June 2022; nibi-iro, May 2024; ebizome-iro, June 2022

Special highlight on the 7-years-old vs. brand new kihada-iro (pomegranate skin dye), a forever favorite 

In roughly chronological order:

oitake-iro, August 2019

 

kihada-iro, August 2019

 

ebizome-iro, June 2022

 

nibi-iro x indigo “Scarface” tie-dye, June 2022

 

kenbouguro-iro, May 2024

 

nibi-iro, May 2024

 

kihada-iro, March 2026

 

Miru-iro, March 2026

Edited March 15 by julian-wolf

[Double 0 Soul]

Awesome!

Nice clothes rack too.. my folks had an almost identical rack in the 70s / 80s .. ah, the memories!

 

Edited March 15 by Double 0 Soul

[duscar]

Is there any loopwheeled t’s out there that aren’t heavyweight? I mostly enjoy my Merz 215 but I can already tell it’s going to be way too thick for Texas summers. 
 

I’ve read the whitesville t’s have a lighter feel, so I’m considering giving those a shot. If anyone has those and 215’s, what size do you wear in both? 

[kiya]

8 hours ago, duscar said:

Is there any loopwheeled t’s out there that aren’t heavyweight? I mostly enjoy my Merz 215 but I can already tell it’s going to be way too thick for Texas summers. 
 

I’ve read the whitesville t’s have a lighter feel, so I’m considering giving those a shot. If anyone has those and 215’s, what size do you wear in both? 

Whitesville t-shirts aren't loopwheeled.

If you're looking for lightweight tees which are loopwheeled I suggest the 215 from Merz which you already own; they're not super lightweight, but they're extremely breathable and comfortable in warmer climates.  

If you want something even lighter, you should check out the 114 series from Merz, it's the lightest weight loopwheeled tee I've ever seen, and it's made of a custom cotton/viscose blend that feels super cool against your skin.  Self Edge has these now at all stores in white, and they're going online in 10 days.

Edited March 30 by kiya

[beautiful_FrEaK]

9 hours ago, duscar said:

Is there any loopwheeled t’s out there that aren’t heavyweight? I mostly enjoy my Merz 215 but I can already tell it’s going to be way too thick for Texas summers. 
 

I’ve read the whitesville t’s have a lighter feel, so I’m considering giving those a shot. If anyone has those and 215’s, what size do you wear in both? 

Just get the regular 50s t-shirt from them

https://www.merzbschwanen.com/de/products/men-s-loopwheeled-t-shirt-4-6oz-sq-yd-classic-fit-7

[Mtvare]

I second the 50s over the 20s (114). It looks a mess on the model on their own website but he appears to be wearing a size too big. 50s shape is better than the 20s.

[duscar]

I know the Whitesville isn't loopwheeled, but still interested in the comparison in sizing.

For the Merz 50s and 20s, is the sizing the same as the 215 or should I adjust sizing? I like the way the 215 fits for the most part, except it bags out a little right under the neckline. Doesn't bother me enough to not wear it though. 

[Mtvare]

I'm the same size in Merz 215 and 50s.

[frank]

For what it's worth, I also wear the same size (XL) in Whitesville and Merz 215. I like the fit of the Whitesville better, a little longer for tucking and not as wide. I do like the rougher texture and fabric of the 215s though. The triangle insert in the sleeve I don't like as much, never thought it was of much use. Plus, just more points of failure on a tee shirt. 

[Well27]

Received my order from tezomayo yesterday.

really pleased with the service, as i changed the colour after i made the order, and they were happy to do so without any issues.

i got the Ni-iro and an undyed t shirt.

They are super soft and slightly lightweight, which is great with summer approaching.

there is a lot of small flecks (from the cotton, i guess) in the t-shirts which is a nice detail.

the fit is quite regular, maybe on the slimmer side, but they seem to stretch out easily.

here are the Ni-Iro and SC66

 

 

Edited April 11 by Well27

[Double 0 Soul]

Ok.. some thoughts on these Tezomeya tees.. 

 

A t-shirt for me is all about fit.. if it fits perfectly i'm 99% happy.. (i'm not a complicated man )  i'd like nice material but not at the expense of fit.. fit first, material?.. meh, just somewhere down the list .. i'd choose a perfect fitting tee in the most basic fabric over a fit i'm not entirely happy with in the most interesting / luxurious fabric so i'm not your quintessential Tezo customer

 

In the past i've had the opportunity to try t-shirt blanks from a plethora of manufacturers so choosing a perfect fit was easy and the reason i've been wearing the same Gildan tees for the last 20yrs.. 

 

If i was to choose a perfect fabric it would not be heavy weight.. heavy gsm tees look a bit flat and lifeless.. i like something thinner and springy ..anywho, the Tezo tees landed, the fabric is interesting without being wild.. (i quickly grow bored of things that i find initially interesting) it's very stretchy and lively with some slubs of loop character.. it reminds me of old single stitch tees or soft almost felt-like bed sheets that have been washed a million times.

 

 

When i opened the parcel.. i could tell they were too small.. bollocks! 

I measured them at 18" (46cm) across the pits.. my golden parameters are 19.5 - 20" (49cm-51cm) but i knew they came washed and i knew that fabes measured his 170 at 52cm p-p.. i wore one for 4hrs and it quickly stretched out to a perfect 20" across the pits.. phew!

 

 

The fit of he 170 is perfectly short in the body, the hem sits inline with the bottom rivet of the front pocket opening of my jeans so it overhangs the waistband by 4".. it's exactly what i wanted.. i like to be able to shove my hands in my pockets without lifting t-shirt hems to do so.. worn here with my shortest fitting 506 which has a 56cm back length.

 

Being able to wear an untucked tee which doesn't underhand a denim jacket is everything i look for in a tee. The unbleached white is pretty much oatmeal / borderline beige.

 

 

 

 

The paperwork recommends washing in pure natural soap.. do you guys do this? i probably / definitely wont..

i do have an old bottle of Dr Bronner's under the sink but i don't like the way it makes my clothes feel.. almost greasy, like it hasn't been fully rinsed out.

 

I bought 5 tees.. i'm going to buy some more.. maybe a couple of tees each month until i've got a good stock.. if i had one minor quibble, i'd like the neck opening to be cut 1cm lower but this is a minor, minor quibble.. i'm sure i could get that with the 175 fit but then the length would be too long.. 

 

All in all i'm more than happy with them. ♥️

 

Edited April 18 by Double 0 Soul

[julian-wolf]

I wash mine in the machine with regular detergent along with everything else, no issues so far

You might try the henley naked versions; the placket is much smaller than most other brands’, and opening just the top button is enough to get what feels like a cm of extra room

[ATWM]

Most of mine are 170s and I feel similarly enough.  I do have one s/s Henley at 175 and it is definitely too long for untucked wear w a denim jacket, just to confirm your instinct. 

 

[Double 0 Soul]

The neck hole doesn’t feel tight, i hate a sloppy neck hole and this feels perfect.. for want of a better explanation, it’s as though the hole cut in the pattern where the rib is stitched is just a cm too high so when the rib is stitched in.. 

.. it’s pushing up the neck line giving a micro-turtle effect .. (bet you never thought you'd hear the term ‘micro-turtle’ today) ..putting my finger in the neck hole and pulling the material out without stretching it.. there is a good 1.5-2” of room.

Looking at my fit^ .. it drapes pretty much everywhere, the shoulders are spot on, a tight shoulder would bunch up the neck but it would also cause the sleeves to cap?.. it just feels like the line from the shoulder seem to the neck hole is 1cm too long.

..as I say, it’s a very minor quibble on an almost perfect fiting tee and it might settle down with a bit more wear / shoulder stretch, certainly nothing that will stop me buying more.

Edited April 19 by Double 0 Soul

[paulduke04]

Regarding Tezomeya T's, it was mentioned that they are washed already but has anyone dried them in a dryer to know if there's any additional shrinkage left? I don't necessarily mind hang drying clothes but as I've gotten older, it's just nice to be able to toss it in the dryer and in 30mins ready to be folded and put away. Thanks in advance for any info.

[Double 0 Soul]

Yes.. from what i can gather they do shrink beyond with the dryer.

I was looking for sizing infos and found some irritating as shit tee-fluencer on YT who had shrank them in the dryer.

Don't ask me to look for it

[ATWM]

On 5/4/2026 at 5:41 PM, paulduke04 said:

Regarding Tezomeya T's, it was mentioned that they are washed already but has anyone dried them in a dryer to know if there's any additional shrinkage left? I don't necessarily mind hang drying clothes but as I've gotten older, it's just nice to be able to toss it in the dryer and in 30mins ready to be folded and put away. Thanks in advance for any info.

I just threw an old size 175 Henley in the drier on a lower temp. Always had hang dried it. I got a little shrinkage - I don’t really measure these things but feels like it shrunk not quite 1/2 a size, or something along the lines of trying to shrink sanforized denim, maybe 3-5%.
keep in mind this is a garment that has been washed (on cold) numerous times now. 

[Well27]

On 5/4/2026 at 11:41 PM, paulduke04 said:

Regarding Tezomeya T's, it was mentioned that they are washed already but has anyone dried them in a dryer to know if there's any additional shrinkage left?.

I can’t answer about the dryer, as I hang dry mine.

but, the undyed version is 2-3 cm longer than my died version, which could come from the died being washed during dyeing process… or just variations in production.

[Double 0 Soul]

I put a brand new Tezomeya tee on yesterday (Nibi-iro) sat  on the bench in the garden, had a couple of beers in the sunshine and the t-shirt is pretty much fucked this morning 

I should have listened to @oomslokop .. these t-shirts are not for me.. I need something I can wear / live in without fear of ruining it.

I squeezed a lime into the neck of the bottle, the acid from the fruit has bleached splatter marks all over the front of the tee where the juice sacks exploded.. worst still, where I rested the bottle on my t-shirt.. it’s bleached bottle marks.. 

Tee lasted less than 24hrs.. what a waste of money!

Lesson learned, back to Gildan.. 

Edited May 25 by Double 0 Soul

[CSL]

I don't know Double 0. You may have stumbled onto something. They might want to adapt your method to their tie-died line.

[Double 0 Soul]

I'd accept a new t-shirt in exchange for my creative discovery

[julian-wolf]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Maybe it's just that I've drunk too much of the KoolAid, but I think it looks pretty neat

[Double 0 Soul]

Yes you have!