The white t-shirt is the foundation of every man’s wardrobe — but not all white tees are created equal. After testing over 30 options across every price range, here are the 10 best white t-shirts you can buy right now.
Best Overall: Buck Mason Pima Curved Hem Tee — $38
Buck Mason nails the sweet spot between quality and price. The Pima cotton feels luxurious without being delicate, the fit is modern without being tight, and the curved hem looks polished tucked or untucked. After 50+ washes, ours still looks brand new with zero pilling or yellowing.
Best Budget: Uniqlo Supima Cotton Crew Neck — $15
At $15, the Uniqlo Supima tee punches way above its weight. The Supima cotton is softer than most shirts at twice the price. The fit runs slightly slim in the body with a classic crew neck. Stock up — at this price, you can grab several without thinking twice.
Best Sustainable: Everlane The Organic Cotton Crew — $25
Everlane delivers transparency in pricing and quality. Their organic cotton crew has a substantial midweight feel that drapes well and holds its shape wash after wash. The slightly relaxed fit works on every body type.
Best Value Pack: Kirkland Signature Pima Cotton — $17 (6-pack)
The internet’s worst-kept secret. Kirkland’s 6-pack of Pima cotton tees comes out to under $3 per shirt, and the quality genuinely rivals shirts five times the price. The fit is generous and the fabric is thick enough to avoid being see-through.
Best Heavyweight: Lady White Co. Our T-Shirt — $85
Made in Los Angeles with Japanese tubular-knit cotton, this is the shirt for people who care about construction. The heavyweight fabric has a beautiful drape and only gets better with age. Yes, it’s $85 for a white tee — but you’ll understand why the moment you put it on.
Also Great
- Calvin Klein 3-Pack Cotton Classics — $30: Reliable slim fit, great under dress shirts
- Asket The T-Shirt — $45: Available in 15 size combinations for a perfect fit
- Sunspel Classic Crew — $80: Ultra-fine British cotton, incredibly soft
- Champion Heritage Tee — $20: Thick cotton, boxy vintage fit
- Banana Republic Authentic SUPIMA — $25: Great all-rounder at a fair price
How We Tested
We wore and washed each shirt at least 20 times, evaluating fit, fabric quality, opacity, shrinkage, and overall value. Price per wear matters more than sticker price — an $85 shirt that lasts 3 years beats a $10 shirt that falls apart in 3 months.