The 25 Best Undershirts for Men Keep You Calm and Collected

A major qualm with undershirts is their neckline can easily get ratted through the wash. We found Jockey's Made in America tees to keep a strong neckline and provide overall durability as an everyday undershirt. This is one of those cases where it's worth paying the extra bucks for an American-made garment.

The Made in America factor isn't just for show. The quality that comes with it is apparent. The construction is clean and the fabric is thick enough that this undershirt can double as a plain white tee. So if you ever need to shed a layer or two, you can fall back on this as a base layer t-shirt. You can even style it on a hot day with just a pair of shorts.

Jockey has nailed the standard 100% cotton plain white undershirt in the best way possible.

Hanes is perhaps the most famous undershirt brand on the planet. And if you're looking for a more athletic feel and sweat protection is your priority, then the Hanes Cool DRI t-shirt is your best bet. The 100% polyester fabric is designed to wick sweat off your body and dry off quickly. It's also much lighter in weight than a cotton undershirt. Its polyester build also means that your white undershirt won't get that dingy discoloration that comes with age on cotton shirts, since polyester doesn't fade or pick up other colors the way cotton does.

Hanes uses the same double needle stitching to reinforce the neck, sleeves, and hem as with their regular undershirts. This will stand up to years and washing and wearing with steady use.

Mack Weldon’s stellar undershirt checks all the boxes we're looking for when assembling this list. First, the fabric has the best blend of Pima cotton, beechwood modal, and Lycra for comfort, breathability, and stretch. Second, it has the ideal construction of a slim fit, a little extra length to stay tucked, rotated shoulder seams to keep your sleeves in place, and a flat-front V-neck collar to stay in stealth mode under your collared shirt.

Mack Weldon was founded to reinvent men's underwear and loungewear with modern advancements in fabric blends and construction. They say you don't want to reinvent the wheel but sometimes you come up with a better wheel. The particular blend of the fabric in this V-neck is what sets it apart from the competition. It feels so soft and natural while providing all those modern tech properties.

The V-neck undershirt was invented so that men could unbutton the collar of their dress shirts without exposing the neckline of their undershirts. While v-necks have their place as stand-alone shirts, a hidden neckline is still their primary role.

If you're looking for a good old-fashioned v-neck undershirt then Tommy John is the way to go. This option, meant for being tucked under does everything you want from an undershirt. It's a slim fit without being tight so you can wear it under slim-fit dress shirts without feeling squeezed in your chest or chaffing in your armpits. The V neckline is deep enough so that you can button the top two buttons of your dress shirt without your undershirt showing. Also made with modal to feel like your second skin, this is the fundamental, barebones v-neck undershirt at its best.

There has never been another brand with more hype around it than the early 1990s "My Calvins" undergarment campaign. But Calvin Klein's classic ribbed tank is not just hype, it is actually a really good undershirt. If you prefer the minimal fabric feel of a tank or you just wear them when it's hot out then Calvins are hard to beat. The fit is slim without being constricting and they're just long enough to be tucked in if you need to but they can hang out with showing.

This is one time when you can believe the hype behind a massively promoted product.

The key to the 72-Hour Tee is its merino wool fabric. Huckberry engineered this tee to utilize the natural features of merino, which is moisture-wicking, odor-resistant, and temperature-regulating. The goal of the 72-Hour Tee was to create an undershirt that you can wear for three days straight without getting gross.

Huckberry did some serious field research with this undershirt and stake its reputation for quality on its performance. Since the 72-Hour Tee came out a couple of years ago, the people have spoken and it has been one of Huckberry's top-selling items year-round.

We can't say for sure how many people are actually wearing their undershirts for three days straight. We hope this attribute is reserved for special occasions like road trips or long flights, but either way, the success of this undershirt speaks for itself.

The first thing you will notice about the Prospect Tee from Brooklinen is that it is impossibly light and airy. It's a perfect undershirt because you will forget you're wearing it. But it is also a perfect T-shirt because, when it is hot out, you won't want to wear anything else over it.

The beauty is in the jersey fabric that Brooklinen uses and the relaxed fit they cut it in. The company's whole vibe is loungewear but this is a shirt you can spend all day in, no matter what you're doing.

It styles really well by itself with a pair of jeans. You can throw a light jacket over it or an unbuttoned Oxford shirt.

You've definitely heard of Pima cotton and all the hype around it. Pima cotton is longer fiber cotton than regular cotton which means it's softer and more durable. Robert Barakett uses 100% Pima cotton in their Georgia crewneck t-shirt. Now, this is definitely a shirt that works as both an undershirt and a solo t-shirt.

A big selling point of the Georgia Crewneck is that it comes in 23 different colors. So if you're looking for a simple go-to tee in a range of colors then look no further. This is the best undershirt to wear as a stand-alone t-shirt because of the flattering fit and, thanks to the color selection, the limitless styling options. It's lightweight and soft enough that you'll want to wear it with everything anyway.

Sometimes you need an extra thick base layer to build your outfit on top of. That's when you should have a Field-Spec Cotton Heavy Tee from Buck Mason on hand. It's made from a 100% cotton jersey fabric that was inspired by old rugby jerseys. The fabric is twice as thick as the fabric of regular t-shirts.

It is the perfect undershirt for cold days or a plain t-shirt for rugged pursuits. It's cut in a classic fit that is slightly boxy but the sleeves are not too long. This is a heartier undershirt for those times when a light cotton or blend won't do but you don't want to wear it for athletic activities or in extreme cold. That thick cotton will just absorb all your sweat and weigh you down if you're working out and put you at risk in the extreme cold.

Known as a brand that caters to yogis, Alo also makes top-tier apparel for everyday wear. Case in point: their Reform Crewneck, a form-fitting, breathable tee with a stylish cut. All the properties that make the Conquer Reform Crewneck a great yoga shirt also make it a great undershirt.

The suede jersey fabric is a heftier material than you're probably used to with an undershirt but it is buttery soft. It has plenty of stretches whether you're bending into a downward-facing dog or bending over to pick something up. It breathes really well so it makes an ideal base layer for warmer days.

This is the perfect undershirt to wear for a day at the office then a trip to the gym on the way home. It can pull double duty as an undershirt and then a gym shirt.

Available in v-neck as well as crew, these light under-layers are soft yet strong and come in a trio to make sure you’ll never run out of undershirts. At this price, fit, quality, and comfort, it’s a no-brainer bargain.

Lululemon’s fundamental undershirt fits and feels incredible in all the right places. Built for movement with buttery-soft, abrasion-resistant fabric, it looks sleek enough as a standalone tee, feels, like no other at keeping you comfy as an undershirt, and works as a stylish under-layer too if unbuttoned shirting is your style.

Think of this as a better version of the best t-shirt in your current wardrobe, because it probably is. Not only is the lyocell and Pima cotton blend truly a blessing to your skin, but it’s also breathable and cool. As an undershirt, its seams are also sewn in a way that offers maximum comfort around your neck and arms. Since it’s a crewneck, you definitely don’t mind showing its graceful fade a bit the more you wear it.

For showing off all your gains (if you’re wearing it solo) or getting rid of any bulk under your layering piece, this mid-compression undershirt is great for exercising when untucked, or protecting your top layer from sweat and odor when tucked.

Putting on some gains lately? Staying ripped or chiseled? Then show it off with these ultra-breathable muscle tanks that won’t bring the bulk to your bulk. Its lean, contoured fit means you can wear it nicely under another shirt, and its low neckline will not intrude on your layers.

If you insist on wearing undershirts under another piece of garment—paying due respect to who they are, indeed—then you had better not show it. Thompson Tee’s shirts come with a deep V-cut so the neck will not be visible under a button-down or sweatshirt, and they come with underarm sweat pads to make sure the shirt—and you—will stay fresh.

This is a deal made in heaven: for under $30 you get eight performance undershirts that can last. They’re light and moisture-wicking to keep you cool and dry in your office fit or layers. And they stay tugged for a sharper look.

For days when you know you’ll be on the move, this moisture-wicking, fast-drying undershirt should be traveling with you. Its fabric is coffee-infused to be readily responsive to your sweat and odor, and the nice stretch as well as breathability will provide the on-the-go comfort you seek. Better yet, we’ve tested its performance for working out or as a standalone shirt—needless to say, the result is more than satisfying.

Made with high-quality nylon, these anti-sweat, moisture-wicking undershirts will cool you down when you get too hot while caressing your skin in silk-like softness. With no polyester, its breathability is off the chart, keeping you cool and dry and looking sharp. And the spandex makes it stretchy and shrink-resistant. Overall, it’s a versatile undershirt that’s ready for all.

Nice and loose, these classic tank tops have a relaxed fit that’s not too awkward to be worn stand-alone, but still snug enough to fit underneath another garment. And reviewers have reported favorably on its durability: how it can withstand wash after wash but still feel soft and strong.