Russell Athletic Men's Performance Cotton Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Years ago I had a small epiphany: I realized that every time I went into the t-shirt drawer to grab a shirt, I was always (almost subconsciously) hoping that my favorite couple of shirts was in there, and I would be a bit disappointed when I had to grab another one. So I decided that going forward my wardrobe would contain ONLY my favorite types of shirt. The main problem with that is the fact that the overwhelming majority of t-shirts (regardless of how much you pay) are total crap. They are thin and flimsy, the fit isn’t good, and they aren’t as comfortable as they should be. So, ever since then I’ve tried to find the best possible t-shirts and this is one of them. The other is the Hanes “Beefy-T” but those are super thick 100% cotton and not ideal for all situations. These Russel shirts are the BEST blended shirts in the world (meaning they are made with a blend of cotton and synthetic fibers). They fit EXCELLENT. They are just lose enough to be comfortable but not so loose that they look sloppy. That means that you can wear the shirt out (if you want) and not just wear them to bum around the house. The fabric is very durable even after years of use and the colors don’t fade. The synthetic fibers keep you cool and the cotton feels great agains your skin. I highly recommend these shirts.

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I bought these because my XL shirts are too big for me and I needed to go down a size. I usually buy Hemp shirts because of the comfort...but at $30/shirt I was willing to take a chance on something else. Ive had Russell products in the past and I recall them being the go-to outfitter when I was in school. These are awesome to wear during the summer and to the gym. Mine are holding up nicely in the wash and the color has not faded nor have they shrunk. These are so cheap that if you are on the fence just do it. I originally wanted to buy Under Armour t-shirts.....with Russell I was able to buy 3 for the price of one UA shirt. I like the logo on bottom and some have the logo on the sleeve...all 3 of my Russell shirts are different but all 3 are holding up fine and look good. Id say this is a medium weight shirt....ive had thinner.

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Somewhat thinner fabric material than other colors in this product line, which does not fare well in the wash after a few rounds of washing - fabric pills. I bought this product thinking that a polyester mix fabric would be pill resistant, unlike typical cotton fabric, but not so, it seems. Incidentally, I bought the same product line (different color) years back from a store, and they still look like new after dozens of washes. Im still evaluating other colors in this line that I bought along with this one, will update this review later.

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This is my "Goldie-Locks" of t-shirts. I wanted a t-shirt that was ultra comfortable that I could work out in that wasnt too thin or too thick, not too long or too short, not too loose or too tight. I tried multiple brands and figured out that these Russell Athletic shirts were the ones that fit my needs. I have broad shoulders and a large back and chest. These shirts fit my body shape very well. I dont care for the dry-fit shirts. I like the feel of cotton or a cotton/poly blend against my skin. In addition to working out these are great for every day wear and lounging around in as well.

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Ive owned a number of Russell brand t-shirts over the years and these are made from by far the thinnest material Ive ever seen in one of their shirts. I dont know why mens t-shirts all of a sudden started getting made from tissue paper thin material. I bought some Russell tees just a few years ago and they were made from a much heavier material. Maybe these are specifically meant for Amazon? Its still pretty well made and theres nothing wrong with these shirts, but I prefer a heavier shirt. They also run a bit small for my liking. They call them "cotton" shirts but they are actually a cotton/polyester blend? If youre a fan of modern, paper thin tees that are kind of tight then these will be fine for you.

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