TYPES OF T-SHIRTS
Not long ago, about 100 years back, T-shirts were only worn as undergarments. In fact the first time someone wore a t-shirt in public, he was arrested and jailed for 3 years for “wearing an underwear in public”… Actually I just made that up, but you get the point. They were not very familiar. Now though? T-shirts are a wardrobe staple for almost all men and women. They are either cotton or cotton blend shirts, which makes them very comfortable to wear and easy to take care of. There are so many variations in T-shirt styles that every person can find what will fit their personal style.
Different T-shirt Sleeve Styles
A normal T-shirt has shorter sleeves that fall about halfway down the upper arm. However, there are different T-shirt sleeve lengths available.
1. Sleeveless
Sleeveless T-shirts leave the shoulders bare and has straps over the shoulders. These straps can vary from thin to almost covering the entire top of the shoulder.
2. Cap Sleeve
The cap sleeve is a style that is only seen in women’s T-shirts. This sleeve covers the top of the shoulder but then does not extend around and under the arm. These sleeves are usually paired with a fitted bodice that shows off a feminine silhouette.
3. Short Sleeve
The short sleeve is the most common type of T-shirt sleeve. It covers about half of a person’s upper arm.
4. 3/4 Sleeve
This sleeve usually falls just below the elbow although the length can very slightly and may range from just above the wrist to just above the elbow. These sleeves can be fitted, but they are also seen in a regular, somewhat loose style. This style is also referred to as a batwing sleeve.
5. Long Sleeve
Long sleeves, for both men and women, extend all the way down the arm to the wrist. The most common style of this sleeve is cut in a straight line down the arm with some ease but no bagginess. These sleeves can end in a cuff that is tighter around the wrist, or they can have a looser, open wrist.
6. Raglan Sleeve
A raglan sleeve does not refer to a length of sleeve but rather a style. This distinctive look is also referred to as a baseball T-shirt because the style is used in most baseball uniforms. In this style, the sleeve is attached to the shirt on a diagonal instead of a straight up-and-down seam. Often, this style uses different colors of fabric for the sleeve and the bodice to emphasize the lines. This look is most often associated with a sporty style for both men and women.
Different Kinds of T-shirt Styles
While the T-shirt began as a plain undergarment, it has evolved to become a piece of clothing that can stand on its own and make a fashion statement.
- Basic
A basic T-shirt generally refers to a T-shirt that is one uniform color or pattern throughout. A basic T-shirt can be found in any sleeve style and for both men and women. These shirts are great for layering or for a simple outfit.
2. Graphic
A graphic T-shirt is one that has an image printed onto the fabric. At Create A Tee we specialize in this field of printing on garments. Graphic T-shirts include T-shirts with words, logos or images. Many people enjoy finding graphic T-shirts with a favorite design printed on it. Well, at Create A Tee we let you choose whatever image or word you want on your t shirt and we have it printed digitally in full color for you.
3. Embellished
Embellished T-shirts are T-shirts that have been decorated with a medium other than ink. These are especially popular with women because many embellishments use rhinestones, sparkles, lace, bows, or studs.Embellished T-shirts can be harder to care for since pieces can occasionally come loose from the T-shirt.
T-Shirt Neck Shapes
The shape of a T-shirt’s neckline also varies. Often, men and women find the choice of a neckline to be determined by a combination of comfort as well as style.
- Round Necklines
The round neckline is the most traditional and common T-shirt neckline. It sits just under the base of the wearer’s neck. This makes it the most modest type of neckline, so women concerned about revealing too much will prefer this style. It is also the most popular style of men’s undershirts, so men will find it easier to pair with their wardrobe. However, both men and women can find this style to be tight and restrictive.
2. V-neckline
V-neck T-shirts form a pointed V at the neck. This gives the neck a little more space, and it also looks a little more stylized than the basic round neckline. Women’s styles can vary in the size of the V: Some V-necks stay close to the size of the regular scoop neck, but some form a deep V that can extend several inches down.
3. Scoop Necklines
The scoop neckline is almost primarily used on women’s T-shirts. This neckline is a wide and low rounded shape, often falling around or below the woman’s clavicle. It is a very flattering cut, but some women may feel that it can be too low on them. Very exaggerated scoop necks can even extend the neckline to the edges of a woman’s shoulders or down her back.
Finding T-Shirts on Create A Tee
Both men and women can easily find a variety of T-shirts and other products on our web page. The is in 3 simple steps.
- Go to www.createatee.co.ke
- Select either SHOP to choose a product from available range of products or select CREATE to design your own Tee
- After shopping or designing an item, add to cart and precede to the next product or check out.
Conclusion
T-shirts are lightweight and the comfortable fabric makes them easy to wear alone or in layers. Their availability in many styles means every person can find what they like and incorporate them into their wardrobe. For that reason T-shirts are some of the popular pieces of clothing available today.
