T-SHIRT BRANDS
Basic t-shirts like Gildan or Hanes are made from 100% cotton, varying from 5.4 ounces to 6.1 ounces in weight.
Anvil also has a basic t-shirt comparable to a basic Gildan or Hanes tee. In addition, Anvil carries a combed cotton version in its line. Despite being only 4.5 ounces, these tees are softer and stronger than their basic counterparts.
Premium cotton shirts such as American Apparel are ring spun combed cotton which accounts for their superior feel and strength.
Alternative Apparel takes the manufacturing process a step further, adding an enzyme wash on their fabric. This makes the fabric feel "vintage soft" and has very little shrinkage.
The less expensive fashion t-shirt lines include Next Level Apparel and Tultex. These are the least expensive combed cotton versions but are not finished as well as some of the other brands.
T-SHIRT SIZING
Basic tees are traditional in cut, taking on a boxier and bulkier fit. Basic tees are unisex and run in Youth and Adult sizing.
Fashion tees have a "junior" cut, running smaller than your average basic shirt. Available for men and women, these tees are form-fitting: tight and narrow down the torso to accentuate the natural curves of your body.