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Roundup of Tees Worth Wearing: From Whitesville and Warehouse to Wonder Looper and Weirloom
At some point, people who care about clothes stop chasing statement pieces and start obsessing over the things they wear every single day, like the T-shirt.
There’s this Danish comedy sketch where a guy wished for a white T-shirt, got one, but is deeply frustrated and wants to return it because it’s not exactly “the right white T-shirt.” Still cracks me up—mostly because I’m exactly like that.
Before we get into this week’s T-shirt rabbit hole: quick reminder that the SOSO Brothers giveaway for a pair of custom-made 20 oz. Ghost Double Black jeans ends on Monday. If you haven’t entered yet, now’s your chance—do it here.
In This Issue of the DH Weekly
T-shirt season is here! That means your trusted tee will take centre stage, and maybe you need a new one. Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. From the archives this week, you’ll find my guide to loopwheeled T-shirts.
When a Basic Stops Being Basic
Spring and summer are T-shirt season. We wear tees all year round, of course, but this is the time of year when they stop being a layer underneath something else and start carrying the whole outfit on their own. And that means all the little details suddenly matter even more.
Brands like Whitesville, Samurai, Wonder Looper, and others are making tees that we genuinely obsess over—not because they’re flashy, but because they become part of our daily uniform. And while they last for years, eventually you need new ones.
Maybe your favourite white tee has gotten one stain too many. Maybe the collar has finally given up. Maybe you just want a different fit, a new colour, or—if you really want to go crazy—a brand you haven’t tried before.
Below are some of the T-shirts I think are worth checking out right now—from affordable Japanese two-packs to heavyweight loopwheel obsessions, and my own take on the everyday tee.
Whitesville Tees (2-pack)
There tees are loopwheeled, have true vintage style, and a slim fit, at a price that’s hard to beat.
Samurai 2-pack
Slim-fitting and soft, these loopwheeled tees offer premium Japanese quality in a handy two-pack.
Warehouse 4601 Tee
Light, slubby, and ultra-breathable, Warehouse’s signature loopwheel tee is super easy to wear.
Flat Head TKC-001 (9 oz.)
Built like armour, this loopwheeled heavyweight tee blends vintage details with legendary longevity.
Iron Heart IHT-1610L
The IHT-1610L nails the sweet spot: loopwheeled comfort, dialled-in proportions, and Iron Heart’s trademark build quality.
Real McCoy’s MC19010
A 7 oz. loopwheeled tee with vintage athletic styling, reinforced details, and a trim fit. Classic, durable, and made in Japan.
Strike Gold Loopwheeled
This slubby loopwheeled tee is exceptionally soft, features a triple-stitched collar that might make it last forever, all in a classic fit.
Studio D’Artisan Suvin Gold
Made from ultra-rare Suvin Gold cotton, this Japanese tee offers an exceptionally smooth handfeel and dense, low-tension fabric.
Wonder Looper’s Suvin Gold Tees Are Back
If you’ve spent any time looking into premium T-shirts lately, you’ve probably come across Wonder Looper.
Their heavyweight Suvin Gold Tsuriami are developed exclusively in collaboration with Redcast Heritage, and they’ve built a loyal following, so new batches disappear fast.
Redcast has just announced a fresh restock in four colours: Ecru, Black, White, and Heather Grey.
What makes these tees so interesting is the combination of dense loopwheel-knit construction and ultra-soft Suvin Gold cotton. They’re knitted slowly in Wakayama on traditional tsuriami machines, which gives the fabric a dense yet breathable feel that’s difficult to replicate on modern high-speed equipment.
Unlike most loopwheeled tees, Wonder Looper also uses side seams to create a more modern and consistent fit, especially across larger sizes. That makes them feel a bit less “vintage tubular tee” and a bit more wearable for people who don’t necessarily want the old-school silhouette.
According to Redcast, this batch also comes with updated measurements compared to previous releases, so it’s worth checking the size chart carefully if you bought one from the first run.
If your summer T-shirt rotation could use something top-shelf, this is one of the more interesting releases out there right now.
SOSO Brothers 11 oz. Heavyweight Knit Tee
If your idea of the perfect T-shirt leans more “built like a sweatshirt” than “light summer layer,” SOSO Brothers has something worth a look.
Their 11 oz. heavyweight knit tee is made from dense 365 gsm Australian cotton jersey with a structured feel that’s much more substantial than what most brands call a T-shirt these days. It’s rugged, simple, and clearly designed with durability first.
Construction details are straightforward but solid: classic crew neck and a dense single-knit jersey that should soften and develop character nicely with wear.
They’re available in seven colours, and you get offer 50% off every additional tee you add after the first one. The best part is you don’t have to wait, because unlike SOSO’s jeans, shirts, and jackets, the tees are in stock and ready to ship!
For anyone who thinks most modern tees feel too thin, too soft, or too disposable, this one goes in the opposite direction.
My Own Version of the Everyday Tee
After years of trying different tees, I eventually ended up wanting something slightly different from most of what was out there.
The WL-T from Weirloom is basically my attempt to make the kind of T-shirt I reach for most often: substantial but easy to wear, clean-fitting without being tight, and made a 30-minute drive from where my jeans are produced.
It’s made in Portugal from 220 gsm organic cotton jersey, with a casual fit and a slight taper through the body. No loopwheel construction, no exaggerated vintage fit—just a straightforward everyday tee designed to pair well with jeans and hold its shape over time.
And yes, it’s also available as a two-pack. Because once you find the right T-shirt, one usually isn’t enough.
From the Archive: The Best Loopwheeled T-Shirts
Several of the tees featured above are loopwheeled, which is part of why they’ve become so desirable among denim and heritage enthusiasts.
Loopwheeled T-shirts are knitted slowly on old circular machines that produce tubular fabric with no side seams. The result is usually a denser, softer tee with better shape retention—and often a higher price tag.
A few years ago, “loopwheel” was still one of those niche terms mostly discussed on forums and Reddit threads. Now, catalysed by The Bear, these heavyweight tubular T-shirts have become a category of their own. I get why, it’s not just hype.
I’ve published a full guide to what I believe are the best loopwheeled T-shirts, including closer looks at Whitesville, Iron Heart, Warehouse, The Flat Head, and more.
I break down the differences in fit, fabric, weight, texture, sizing, and construction, along with why so many denim and heritage enthusiasts end up obsessing over them.
If this week’s issue has pulled you deeper into the T-shirt rabbit hole, this is a good place to continue:
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