How to Choose Your Gym T-Shirt Men?
This is probably the most important criterion when buying a t-shirt, and especially a gym t-shirt men. You have the choice between several materials, more or less natural:
- Synthetic (polyester, polyamide, or acrylic): this material has mainly been used in the manufacture of sports t-shirts because it rejects body moisture (fibers are hydrophobic) and improves drying time. On the other hand, it tends to promote the odors of perspiration.
- Cotton: Most classic t-shirts today are made from cotton. This natural material lets the garment breathe, is easy to maintain, and absorbs moisture well. If you can, choose organic cotton, which is more respectful of the environment. Note that there are also recycled cotton t-shirts, made from old clothes or scraps of fabric!
- Wool: it is an excellent natural insulator (perfect for your mountain treks!) And above all, it quickly wicks away perspiration which prevents the formation of bad odors. This material is fragile in washing.
THE CUT OF THE T-SHIRT
Whether you give an important place to the style of your outfit or are looking for optimum comfort, you will have to choose between 3 t-shirt cuts for men and women:
- Fitted or slim cut: the t-shirt is fitted, it tends to mold your curves.
- Straight or regular cut: the t-shirt is neither too close to the body nor too “loose”, it is a classic cut.
- Oversize cut: it is looser and longer than a traditional cut.
THE COLLAR TYPE OF THE T-SHIRT
- To be perfectly comfortable, choose a basic round neck for your t-shirt.
- There is also the V-neck, ideal if you have a wider neck.
- The zipped collar, generally used on long-sleeved t-shirts for the more cautious among us!
Advice: generally avoid the “crew neck” collar which could get in the way during your sports sessions.
SHORT SLEEVES OR LONG SLEEVES?
The choice for one or the other depends essentially:
- On the place where you practice: is it indoors or outdoors? Is there air conditioning? How’s the weather? What temperatures?
- Your own feelings: we all have a different sensitivity when it comes to feel temperatures. It’s up to you to test the long-sleeved and short-sleeved versions, you might be surprised!
The short-sleeved t-shirt is not enough for your comfort? Note that there are also sports tank tops for women or men.
T-SHIRT DE FITNESS
During your fitness or cross-training sessions, you will move, jump and above all, sweat a lot! Your fitness t-shirt should be forgotten. Three criteria can be taken into account:
- The opacity to be sure that you cannot see your bra;
- Extensibility to be free in your movements;
- And breathability to avoid this very unpleasant feeling of humidity.
You will also find many t-shirts from major brands such as BEFYKAR!