The Heavy T-shirt

Built like an ox

We selected an organic cotton which we then combed to get rid of all the shorter fibres. Keeping only the longest fibres gives it a softer feel and helps the final garment last way longer. Then we spun and knitted it into a 260gsm jersey - punchy. To put that in context, our Ultimate tee sits around 220gsm and the market average hovers around 150gsm.

The end product is heavy, with a real drape and a collar that won't budge. Like with all T-shirts, it’s the fabric that does most of the heavy lifting.

Roomy, but not silly

Oversize yes, sack of spuds no. We've just nudged the dimensions up a notch without compromising the cut:

• The shoulders sit a touch lower than usual
• The sleeves are a bit wider and a bit longer
• The length hits around the waist, so just right

Just take your usual size for a slightly relaxed look. No need to size down.

Solid through and through

We went through everything that usually gives out on a tee, so that it ages slowly and keeps looking its best year after year:

• The knit is dense enough that the tee won't lose its shape through wear.
• The collar is made from a tight knit that stays put even after dozens of encounters with the washing machine.
• When it comes to colour, we dye the yarn before making the tee. This locks it into the fibre better and means it won't run in the wash.
• Double topstitching on all the stress points (the lower body, the armholes, the shoulders). It’s a solid build.