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boundless
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Nov 1, 2015
@Phray - you have no idea what you're talking about!
"second to none due to the shirts' tubular fit?" "more expensive to manufacture t-shirts this way?"
You could not be more wrong with the above 2 statements. The reason that tubular t-shirts came to be is because of cost. It is CHEAPER to make them because they call for less sewing without the side seams. Less seams = less sewing = lower cost.
Ask yourself why some of the largest t-shirt manufacturers in the world (i.e. Gildan and Alstyle) make their t-shirts this way. Because it's cheaper. Do you see Gildan t-shirts selling at a premium price? Are they ever used by high fashion brands that tote great quality and fit? Nope. They are sold for promotional use and for giveaways. Wear them once and then they become the rag you wash your car with.
As far as fit goes, a tubular t-shirt is going to be straight in its cut. From your chest all the way down to your waist, it is straight. I don't think the human body is built that way, unless you're overweight of course. A good "fitting" shirt will taper even just a little bit towards the waist.
And as far as quality goes, tubular t-shirts exhibit a lot of torque (more so than a t-shirt that has side seams). Have you ever had a t-shirt that you washed/dried and then it came out and was twisted or turned at the bottom? That is a phenomenon in knits called "torquing." And unless the fabric was washed prior to construction, chances are the t-shirt will do that. And to the point of washing, unless the shirt/fabric was pre-washed, the shirt is going to shrink too.
You should probably do a little research before sharing incorrect info!
Source: me Credentials: I own a knitting mill and produce t-shirts and other apparel for a living. And yes, I've produced tubular shirts as well - worst way to make a HIGH QUALITY t-shirt.