Mens T Shirts

The Essential Guide to Men's T-Shirts

Men’s T-shirts are a fashion staple. This clothing piece withstood the passage of time and it is still relevant in the market. Here you will get to know all the basics about men’s tees including fabric choices, different styles, and fits. We have also discussed how to start a t-shirt business in brief. 
 

Different Styles of Men’s T Shirt
 

Men’s T-shirts are found in lots of different types, and we will have a quick glance at these types here. They are classified on the basis of neck style, sleeve type, sleeve length, and several other factors such as prints. 

Men’s T-shirts with different types of neck styles 
 

• Crew Neck 
• Mandarin Collar
• Collared 
• Button-down
• V-neck
• Henley or Y-neck
• Polo neck
• Scoop neck 
• Hoodie

Men’s T-shirts with different types of sleeves 
 

• Tight sleeves
• Raglan sleeves
• Roll-up sleeves 
• Cap sleeves
• Dolman sleeves
• Baggy sleeves

Men’s T-shirt with different sleeve lengths
 

• Half sleeves
• Sleeveless
• 3/4th sleeves
• Full sleeves 

These are some of the most common and major classifications of men's T-shirts on the basis of their neck style, sleeves, and sleeve length. Different people based on their personal interests and age group choose different tee-shirts from these types. 
You can also try as many of these styles as you can and decide which ones suit you the most. In case you are planning to start a business where you will sell men's t-shirts, then you must figure out which styles your target customer prefers. 
 

Is the printed Men's T-shirt business still relevant? 
 

Yes, it is still relevant. You can visit any outlet be it branded or non-branded, and you will definitely find a variety of printed men's T-shirts in stock. This is because customers like to buy and style such pieces. And it is not a new thing in the market. However, a few years ago, youngsters went all gaga over quirky and tye-dye prints. At that time, the retail market was flooded with all sorts of printed T-shirts featuring quotes, cartoons, graphics, and whatnot. That craze has lost its initial charm, however, it still exists in the market. If you are thinking from a business perspective, there is yet a lot left to leverage from printed T-shirts.
 

Fabric Choices For Making Men’s T-shirts
 

Men's T-shirts are generally made up of the following fabrics:
 

• Cotton 
• Polyester
• Linen

However, apart from using purely one fabric for men's t-shirts, manufacturers and brands prefer a blend of two or more two fabrics. This process is known as blending. It is a great way to improve the texture, feel, comfort, and overall lifespan of a t-shirt. Blending is a cost-savvy method to produce high-quality tees as well.

Let’s see some of the commonly used T-shirt blends that complement each other really well. 
 

Cotton/ Spandex Blend
 

Spandex provides elasticity and wrinkle resistance to the tee shirt, whereas cotton provides extreme comfort.
 

Rayon/ Polyester Blend

Polyester makes the tee durable and strong, whereas the rayon wood pulp makes it comfortable to wear. 
 

Cotton/ Polyester or Spandex Blend

This blend gives a little stretchiness, and wrinkle-resistance to men's t-shirts. The final product is also considered to be comfortable.
 

Polyester/ Viscose Blend
 

Viscose brings extra softness to the t-shirt whereas polyester makes it strong and resistant to damage. There is probably nothing like the best fabric for men's t-shirts because it is a matter of personal choice and comfort. 
 

Different Fits of Men’s T-shirts

In order to attract modern-day customers, it has become crucial for brands and manufacturers to focus on all the varieties that people seek. When it comes to men’s t-shirts, interests are divided into multiple segments on the basis of “fits”. Hence, we will definitely know some of the common fits in which men’s t-shirts should be available in a shop: 
 

Regular Fit T-shirts
 

This type of “fit” extends straight from the armhole. It reaches to the waist. 

Benefits of regular fit type men’s t-shirts
 

• They are comfortable 
• They allow free movement
• They still provide a structure to the body 
• They have a medium-length 
• They are neither too tight nor too loose
   

Slim Fit Men’s T-shirts
 

These t-shirts are designed to have a tapered waist, narrow shoulders, and a bit tighter fit.
 

Benefits of slim-fit men’s t-shirts: 
 

• They have a body-hugging fitting
• The silhouette of the body stands out
• Suits well on formal as well as informal occasions

Athletic Fit Men’s T-shirts
 

These t-shirts are made up of stretchable fabric with a snug fit. They go narrower in the waist. 

Benefits of Athletic-fit men’s T-shirts
 

• They can be worn by people of all body types
• Provides higher comfort level to fitness enthusiasts through easy movement during workout

Relaxed Fit Men’s T-shirts

These t-shirts have an oversized fit in which sleeves extend over the shoulders. The length extends beyond the waistline.

Benefits of Men’s T-shirts 
 

• They have a laid-back appeal which youngsters love these days
• They offer a high level of comfort
• Great to wear during travel because of the comfort factor

Longline Fit Men’s T-shirts
 

These longline fit tees have a long hemline and often its length extends beyond the knees

Benefits of Longline fit men’s t-shirts

• They have a trendy and contemporary look
• These tees offer a street-style vibe and comfort to a great extent
• They are styled by both men and women of all ages

Cropped Fit Men’s T-shirts

These tees fit above the waistline and leave the lower abdomen as well as the naval revealing.

Benefits of Cropped Fit Men’s T-shirts

• They are not very common hence helping in standing out
• They make a huge fashion statement
• They have a bold and quirky appeal
• They are available in both body-hugging and loose fits

Compression Men’s T-shirts

These are body-hugging t-shirts that are generally made from fabrics like Lycra as stretchability is their main feature. 

Benefits of compression fit men’s T-shirt

• They give an alluring body-hugging fit
• Their stretchable fabric makes them improve blood circulation
• They offer great comfort during adventure sports and other physical activities

How To Start A Men’s T-shirt Business
 

Find your particular audience
 

We have just listed down different fits and styles in which men’s T-shirts are available in the market. Now, you must understand that all of these belong to various groups of customers. They are divided on the basis of personal interest, and age. Etc. Hence, before having an inventory of men’s T-shirts you should first know whom you will target as your customers. 
 

Decide from where will you source products
 

This is a crucial thing to plan beforehand otherwise you might end up suffering huge supply-chain issues. Hence, find a reliable supplier and finalize them. You can find numerous genuine wholesalers and manufacturers at TradeIndia who can help you with adequate inventory. 
 

Price benchmarking
 

The market is highly competitive these days. You can easily find thousands of garments retailers on both online and offline markets. Hence, the price of your products must be set as per the market standards. Even the biggest brands are focusing heavily on their price benchmarking, so this is something that needs your attention too. 
 

Select a selling platform 
 

Choose a place (online or offline) where you want to sell your product from. It can be any e-commerce site like Amazon, Flipkart, Meesho, and Myntra, you can also sell products through social media pages like Facebook and Instagram. When it comes to offline, you should finalize an ideal location, followed by an ideal shop. In both cases, it is better to do all the formalities required. 
 

Plan your marketing campaigns
 

In today’s world, it is nearly impossible for a business to thrive without proper marketing and advertising. Hence, you should be very clear about marketing your men’s T-shirt business from the very initial stage itself. You can either hire an agency or build an in-house team for these purposes. 
 

Recruit people 
 

Irrespective of the business volume, you might need some people to help around. Even for very small shops, people need one or two salesmen. In online business setups, you may need a tech person. In all, if you are not planning or ready to handle the venture alone, hire the right people for your business. Invest a decent amount of time in finding the right candidates, you will see the benefits in the long run. 
 

Set up your shop
 

Once all the above-listed things are sorted, you can finally start setting up your shop (online or offline). Make it ready to welcome customers, make it perfect. Don’t forget to focus on how visually appealing it looks. Because, in this business visuals play a major role in scaling up your business. 
 

Launch your business
 

After all the time-consuming yet crucial activities it is finally time when you can launch your business. Make sure everything has been done in the right manner. You have the perfect inventory, and robust marketing campaigns going on. and a welcoming shop to cater to customers.

In case you are trying to set up a men’s T-shirt business or scale up your existing business, TradeIndia can help you to a great extent. We have a lot of manufacturers and wholesalers registered with us. These are genuine businessmen dealing in all sorts of men’s t-shirts, and you can always reach out to any of them depending on your requirements.  We can also be your one-stop shop for all business-related requirements.