Unknowingly, it’s the season of wearing short-sleeves again. Can last year’s T-shirt still match this year’s temperament?
Whether it’s a concave look or street photography, if you have a good-looking T-shirt, you can easily go into battle. If you don’t know how to choose a T-shirt with a temperament that is consistent with the mainstream, then take a look at this article T-shirt buying guide!
How many types of T-shirt fabrics are there?
The fabrics of T-shirts are related to the comfort of wearing them. What exactly are they?
Cotton quality: Pure cotton is a commonly used fabric for T-shirts. When selecting, you can feel the thickness of the fabric by hand. You can check the density of the fabric against strong light. Even if the fabric is light and thin, it should not be transparent. If there is a lot of light If it shows through, it means the texture is very sparse and will not be durable. If it’s soft, you can feel it by putting it against your skin.
The other thing is whether there are any signs of pilling. Cotton will basically not pill. If you see signs of pilling before purchasing or when trying it on, it means that this T-shirt has very little cotton content.
The linen material is very suitable for summer. It has strong breathability and is cool to wear. However, there are also many fake linens. When choosing a T-shirt made of linen, you should pay attention to its touch. Although linen is not soft compared with other fabrics, it is not soft. It won’t prick the skin or feel rough. If it feels like this, it may be made of inferior materials and you shouldn’t buy it.
One of the biggest characteristics of linen is pleats. Because linen is not elastic, it wrinkles easily. You can use this to identify it when buying.
Synthetic fibers are usually fabrics made from a mixture of chemical fibers and natural fibers. Such as modal, Lycra cotton, Tencel, spandex, polyester, etc. Adding these fabrics can increase the comfort of the T-shirt. For example, pure cotton is comfortable but wrinkles easily. Adding a small amount of spandex can significantly improve the physical properties of the fabric and greatly increase the elasticity of the fabric, while maintaining the texture and comfort of pure cotton.
What are the collar types and styles?
Common T-shirt collar types include round neck, V-neck, and straight neck.
The round neck is the most commonly used collar type, but it is best not to choose it for people with round faces, as it will make the face wider. However, when choosing a round neck, you need to pay attention to the size of the neckline. If the neckline is too small, it will be uncomfortable to get stuck on the neck.
V-neck: It makes people look thinner and is more suitable for people with round faces and thick necks.
One-word collar: It can visually reduce its length and has the effect of shortening the face.
The style can be divided into two types: slim fit and loose fit. Whether it is slim or loose, it must fit first. The definition of fit should be based on the shoulder line and length. The seams of the T-shirt should fit perfectly against the edge of the shoulder. The length should not cover the entire buttocks, otherwise it will easily look lackluster and short-legged.
If it is a round-neck T-shirt, the collar should not be too tight or restrictive, and when you raise your arms, there will not be too much gap in the collar, then such a collar is most suitable.
What are the styles of T-shirts?
Solid color T: referred to as basic “T” without any pattern or LOGO. Clothes of a single color can have a “slender” effect. It is the least attractive style in summer and is easier to match.
slogan T
Slogan T is an item with great attitude and personality, versatile and frank! Girls who like a cooler look in their daily wear can use the slogan T with a flirty pink leather skirt. The casual elements are combined with fashionable items to create a fashionable girl’s feel.
Printed Logo T
The unique graphic design of printed Logo T-shirt is a highlight. If you want to express youthful and energetic characteristics, you can choose a print with rich colors and lively and bold logos, but this kind of print is also more likely to give people the illusion of “wideness”. You can choose according to your own body type when purchasing. If you want to show a calm and low-key temperament, you can choose a plain or monochrome logo.
In terms of technology, printing and dyeing processes generally include: imitation hot stamping/silver, glue, suede, etc. Relatively speaking, anti-hot gold and silver technology is more resistant to high temperatures, not easy to oxidize, and sparkling. It is very distinctive when printed on T-shirts, and it is also a very common printing method. If you don’t like the bright and shiny process, you can choose glue process or suede process, which are more resistant to washing and not easy to deform, and the paint adopts matte coating. However, pay attention to the printing quality when purchasing. You can gently pull the printed area. If there are signs of cracking, it means that the workmanship is not up to standard and it is easy to crack.
Short T
A very popular style in Europe and America, with a typical high waistline and even exposed navel. This style is more suitable for tall and thin people, and those with big bellies and broad shoulders can basically say goodbye.
How to check the quality?
The cuffs and leg circumferences fit snugly without turning out, and are appropriately tight without being pinched.
The collar strip design can prevent the collar from becoming loose and deformed, and is more wear-resistant. Nowadays, high-quality T-shirts basically have this design. However, high-quality products have flat seams with seams on the ends and are perfectly integrated with the neckline, while some low-quality products have obvious breaks at both ends, which is unsightly and not comfortable enough.
Sewing: The stitches are fine, and double-stitched seams are used (as shown in the picture above), focusing on the shoulders, armpits, cuffs, feet and other parts, and the hem width is consistent, and the seam line density is high, flat and firm. , you can hold it with your hands.
A high-quality T-shirt can instantly enhance your taste. Let the ever-changing trends, do not blindly follow the trend, do not go with the crowd, because I have my own style!
