SCORES:

Mott & Bow — M8 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 23

Colourful Commonplace — M8 / C7 / J8 — TOTAL: 23

Asket — M7 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 22

Son of a Tailor — M5 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 20

Uniqlo — M6 / C7 / J6 — TOTAL: 19

Sunspel — M7 / C5 / J6 — TOTAL: 18

Rapanui — M5 / C6 / J6 — TOTAL: 18

True Basic — M5 / C4 / J7 — TOTAL: 16

Spoke — M4 / C4 / J4 — TOTAL: 12

Each ASKET and Mott & Bow produce high-quality T-shirts off the peg, however ASKET’s in depth selection of sizes, together with width and size, ought to guarantee everybody can discover one thing that appears and feels nice. Uniqlo appears to have created a superb-value, indestructible design that may final for years, whereas Colourful Commonplace proves that prewashed, hipster-approved natural tees can look nice on all physique shapes.

Of the 2 bespoke manufacturers, Son of a Tailor was far superior to Spoke. Using high quality (albeit not natural) Supima cotton in a selection of weights, mixed with a flattering, premium look and the flexibility to tweak subsequent designs to go well with stands them aside, regardless of the unusual discrepancy in sizing. Spoke did not impress, though the remake of Chris’ unique shirt was a big enchancment.

Taub isn’t shocked that the web algorithm strategy isn’t, as but, foolproof. “Getting individuals that are not skilled inputting their measurements is flawed. You might by no means get a buyer to ship their measurements precisely. I’m additionally shocked none of those manufacturers ask for a easy {photograph}, as it will actually add a dimension.”

However he does concede that “in the event you perceive that the primary T-shirt [ordered online] isn’t going to be one of the best, and as an alternative contemplate it a journey with a model you’re keen to belief and help—and that may nonetheless be in existence sooner or later—you’ll be taught what appears to be like good on you. Via trial and error, it is possible for you to to get a customized match from a factory-made garment. However from what I’ve seen up to now, none of them actually have been higher than you simply spending two days going to each single store, and checking them out for your self.”