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Men's Cotton V-neck T-shirts (pack of 2)
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With the exception of vests made of MicroModal (by this same brand), my husband only wears cotton underwear. However, we had never come across this quality of combed cotton, called ELS. The description of the manufacturing process (which you can find under Product Description on this Amazon page) makes for fascinating reading. It explains why these T-shirts are so incredibly soft and silky. The small percentage of Elastane (also known as Spandex or Lycra) in the blend adds elasticity while all the good qualities of cotton remain, all that's missing is the itchy, scratchy feel that some inferior cotton T-shirts develop after a few washes.
Actually these vests should be washed like synthetics: cool temperature, with similar colours, no bleach, tumble dry low (if you must), very low iron. I find that they dry quickly on a hanger in the fresh air and need no ironing. We got these in white, and the first time I put them out to dry, a “swine bird” dropped a couple of presents on one and, since it was bramble season, I thought I would never get the stains out but, after a long soak in mild liquid detergent, the marks disappeared (just as well!). These are marketed as underwear but my hubby also wears them as T-shirts in the summer, the darker colours are especially suitable for this. He also wears them at night, instead of pyjama tops and has now become rather picky about his other T-shirts; suddenly, they are not soft enough. |
Excellent manufacture with very flat seems, no loose threads or visible imperfections. The label can be removed very easily without leaving a rough edge. Packaging and presentation are also good: the top and leggings are boxed separately with fabric info labels and clear washing instructions. These same tops and leggings are also sold separately, in sets of two; I think it's an excellent idea which allows a custom-fit for everybody type. For my husband, Large works well for the top, but Medium is more accurate for the bottoms.
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Men's Cotton Crew-neck T-shirts (pack of 2)
Crew neck is my hubby's favourite style, so he really loves these. In darker shades these look just like thin T-shirts and are suitable as outerwear, if desired. Just like the other model, the round neck is reinforced. The dark blue is colour-fast (although I always wash separately the first time). Softest cotton vests ever!
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Men's Thermal Underwear Set
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My husband, who feels the cold a lot in winter, is using this set of thermal undergarments and thinks they are the nicest underwear he's ever had. We normally buy Damart winter clothes. These turned out to be much lighter than expected and comparable in heat-retaining properties to a Damart grade 5 (the warmest type) but with a bulk similar to their much lighter grade 2.
The fabric is a blend of 90% Polyester and 10% Lycra. It's silky outside and the inner surface feels cosy because the fabric has been combed and fluffed out. Very kind on the skin and does not shrink in the wash (cold water, no conditioner, as per label). The fabric allows sweat to evaporate and is very suitable for anyone who works out of doors, or goes in and out of heated buildings, as well as for winter sports. With the fabric being so thin, this thermal set is very comfortable and versatile; it can be worn under any type of clothing, or be used as pyjamas. My husband is 6 foot tall with a 42 inch (107 cm) chest, so I ordered a size Large. The top fits him perfectly, it covers the loin area very effectively, and the sleeves are long enough. The leggings are a bit too loose for him, but he does have very slim legs. The length is just right, any longer and they would show under daytime clothes. Excellent manufacture with very flat seems, no loose threads or visible imperfections. The label can be removed very easily without leaving a rough edge. Packaging and presentation are also good: the top and leggings are boxed separately with fabric info labels and clear washing instructions. These same tops and leggings are also sold separately, in sets of two; I think it's an excellent idea which allows a custom-fit for everybody type. For my husband, Large works well for the top, but Medium is more accurate for the bottoms. |
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