The Thermal T-shirt
Navy
69 €
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49 €
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- Soft, insulating honeycomb structure
- Solid, ribbed collar and trims
- 100% thermoregulating organic cotton
Navy
The problems with Thermal T-Shirts are:
1
The fit's either too loose or too tight
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They lose their shape and wear out far too quickly
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They're too thick and don't let your skin breathe
4
They can be a real pain to care for
Prepare to be won over
The sweet spot
First knitted for US soldiers in World War II, the thermal knit earned its stripes in the iciest conditions before muscling its way into our wardrobes. The secret? A honeycomb waffle knit that traps warm air close to the skin for natural insulation — warmth, without the bulk. Kitted in 220gsm organic cotton, so it's surprisingly light but fiercely effective when the mercury drops. Proof you can go minimal without skimping on substance, right?
Technical or Comfortable?
Why choose? Have both. For years, we've accepted 'technical' means uncomfortable. The Thermal T-shirt tears up that script. Built in structured cotton, it brings you warmth without itching, support without squeezing. Forget synthetic thermals that get clammy, this keeps all-day comfort on lock. The textured knit is like a gentle brush across your skin rather than an attack. The difference? You don't just wear it, you feel at home in it.
Smart Thermostat
The between-seasons headache — sweating at noon, shivering by four. The Thermal T-shirt does what the rest of your wardrobe can't: steps up when things get unpredictable. That honeycomb knit keeps your temperature just right, solo or layered, and never misses a beat when the weather's playing games. A bit like having a sixth sense — granted it doesn't have the other five, obviously.
Effortless fit
Forget thermal tops that squeeze the life out of you. The Thermal T-shirt keeps you warm without turning into a compression vest. Moves with you, not against you. Not armour. Not clingfilm. Just absurdly comfortable—so light and easy you'll forget it's there.
European Portuguese
Over in Portugal, while others are spinning yarns about "authentic craftsmanship", our partners at Malhas Sonix are quietly getting on with it. Cotton goes in - organic only, naturally - honeycomb knit comes out, with every very stitch cared for like it's the only one that matters. Some folks prefer to talk a good game. Our makers pour their expertise into every square centimetre of fabric instead. That suits us fine, we much prefer it that way. You can keep the grand speeches. We'll stick to great T-shirts.
A real chameleon
Versatility doesn't make a song and dance. The Thermal T-shirt just moves from desk to weekend with no drama. Warms things up under your weekday shirt, minus the Michelin Man effect. Looks tidy on its own with jeans. When things get serious on the weather front, call for backup: layer it under a jumper, and it's your secret weapon against the chill. One of those unicorn basics you reach for automatically—on good days, rough mornings and everything in between.
Survival Mode
You've no doubt experienced it: open the washing machine and find a favourite tee has turned into something vaguely resembling its former glory. Here's the antidote. The honeycomb knit is seriously stubborn—in a good way—holding its shape, wash after wash. Organic cotton ages gracefully here: more Napa Valley grand cru, less gone-off yoghurt. One of those rare T-shirts that's still in your wardrobe long after you've replaced your phone.
In short
We could spin you a tale — say this tee reads your mind or conjures up a brew worthy of your local barista. Instead, let's keep it honest: The Thermal T-shirt doesn't do magic tricks. It just does its job — keeps you warm, lets your skin breathe, and gets on with life quietly in the background. No gimmicks, no far-fetched promises. Just day-in, day-out reliability that outlasts the hype. In a world clawing for your attention, you want kit that simply gets the job done — and means it. Sometimes, that's all you actually need.
All production steps for your Thermal T-shirt
What goes into making your Thermal T-shirt? The materials have travelled a total of 6,673 km (4,146 miles) from field to doormat.
Harvesting and preparing the cotton
Farming cooperatives Turkey
Spinning
AR-AL TEKSTİL SANAYİ VE TİCARET ANONİM ŞİRKETİ Turkey
Knitting
Modelmalhas - Indústria de Malhas, Lda Portugal
Dyeing
MALHAS SONIX, S.A. Portugal
Production
MALHAS SONIX, S.A. Portugal
Transport
Boat and road haulage
Environmental Impact
Our aim is to give you as much information as possible so you can make an informed decision before preordering. This includes the environmental impact of each Thermal T-shirt we produce expressed in simple terms. There’s no point hiding from it.
4.94 kg
of CO2 emitted
The equivalent of 45.3 km (28 miles) by car.
6.05 g
of phosphor released in the water
The equivalent of growing 100.8 kg of apples.
116.79 MJ
energy depletion
The equivalent of 39h of heating (in avg. flat).
NO SWEAT!
Delivery costs
We deliver worldwide, with the cost automatically calculated at checkout. These vary depending on where you are and how you want to be delivered - full info here.
Easy to change sizes
If you get the wrong size or colour, fear not, we will exchange your item no questions asked. These are free for orders in the European Union and the UK. For all other countries, we only ask you to cover the cost of the return and we’ll take care of the cost of sending out any exchange. Just log into your Asphalte account and we’ll get that sorted.
IT’S A RISK-FREE INVESTMENT
Sure, we pour a lot of hard work into each item we develop, but we won’t take it personally if you change your mind once you receive it for whatever reason. As long as the item is returned in its original condition, with tags and packaging intact, we’ll give you a full refund, no questions asked. For more details see our terms and conditions.