SCORES:

Mott & Bow — M8 / C8 / J7 — TOTAL: 23

Colourful Customary — 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 Traditional — 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 Customary 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. The usage of high quality (albeit not natural) Supima cotton in a selection of weights, mixed with a flattering, premium look and the power to tweak subsequent designs to swimsuit stands them aside, regardless of the unusual discrepancy in sizing. Spoke failed to impress, though the remake of Chris’ authentic shirt was a vital enchancment.

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

However he does concede that “in case you perceive that the primary T-shirt [ordered online] isn’t going to be one of the best, and as a substitute think about it a journey with a model you’re prepared to belief and assist—and that may nonetheless be in existence sooner or later—you’ll study what appears good on you. By 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 to date, 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.”