What is a T-shirt

Absolutely everyone knows what a T-shirt looks like, this piece of clothing is present in everyone's wardrobe almost from the first days of life. They are worn by adults and children, without them it is impossible to imagine ensembles in the Casual style and in Streetwear and SWAG popular among the youth. If you like practical knitwear, you will be interested to know:

What is a T-shirt: the story of its appearance

T-shirt - Unisex underwear that covers the torso, part of the arms and upper thighs. Usually there is no clasp, collar and pockets, but there are other, less common variations. It is put on exclusively over the head and is sewn from plastic knitted fabric.

Light knitwear with different fiber content is used for sewing:

• 100% cotton;
• mixed: cotton with elastane or polyester;
• viscose;
• viscose with elastane;
• 100% Polyester.

The density of the knitted fabric can range from 120 to 280 g / m2. The most popular materials are: stitching, interlock and piqué.

The name "T-shirt" is a purely Russian version, and it appeared when this type of clothing became an element of the football uniform of the USSR national team. Not surprisingly, thanks to the fans, the jersey short-sleeved jersey has entered the daily fashion.

The history of this already familiar clothing began in the early 40s of the last century: a knitted cotton shirt with a round collar and short sleeves was invented as a uniform for the US Marines. The name was given to her - T-shirt (T-shirt). On ships sailing in the Pacific, it was worn as outerwear, and on the mainland as underwear. They entered the everyday wardrobe in the 50s, American cinema contributed to the popularity: Marlon Brando appeared on the screen in a Marines shirt in the film "A Streetcar Named Desire". In the 60s, the era of printing on knitwear began. The name of the military base or the name of the ship began to be applied to the uniform of the sailors, which was very much liked by ordinary Americans.

Different types of T-shirts are classified according to two main parameters:

Sleeve length:

• without sleeves;
• short-sleeve;
• with long sleeve;
• with raglan sleeves.

Along the neckline:

• round neckline;
• V-neck.

Over the years, a fitted silhouette, a classic straight cut, and an oversized size have come into fashion. The length may vary: the standard length is to the middle of the buttocks and below. Long T-shirts are popular among the fairer sex: they are worn instead of tunics or even in the manner of a dress.

A separate look is a polo T-shirt with a turn-down collar and a fastener with several buttons. This model may include a chest pocket.

Women's T-shirts

Women's T-shirts are distinguished by a variety of decor. Embroidery, applique, decoration with rhinestones, beads, sequins, glitter are widely used. For everyday ensembles and outdoor activities, clothes with printed designs and inscriptions are more suitable. The choice of topics is very wide:

• photos of celebrities;
• plots from TV series, cartoons, anime;
• ethnic ornaments;
• images and logos of bands and sports teams;
• animalistic and plant motives.

The list is far from complete, it is easy to choose a drawing in accordance with your hobbies or fashion trends

Men's T-Shirts

Men's T-shirts have a more restrained design. Printed patterns, embroidery and applique are used as decoration much less frequently than in the women's assortment. Popular models of fabrics of 2 or more colors, with contrasting trim. The emblems and logos of sports clubs and teams, competitions of various levels are especially relevant.

Fashionable types of T-shirts for men and women: current trends

Knitted T-shirts - clothing for sports and leisure, everyday ensembles, popular among young people and among middle-aged and older people. A versatile wardrobe item suitable for creating a Fashion look in almost any style: the exception is strict office and business ensembles and for official events. T-shirts from year to year remain in trend, only the shape, silhouette and requirements for drawings and inscriptions undergo changes.

The most current trends:

• T-shirts with a round neck in a loose fit, which are worn with slight negligence;
• the marine theme is in trend: whether it is a horizontal strip or a drawing of waves, yachts, images of the inhabitants of the seas and oceans;
• popular "children's" prints: cartoon characters and toys;
• new - single images of vegetables and fruits, be it an ordinary tomato, a familiar strawberry or an exotic banana, pineapple, kiwi;
• the most fashionable colors: black, deep burgundy and dark green, but there is room for a bright palette, the main thing: the color should be saturated.

Regardless of what color and pattern you choose, cotton jersey will last more than one season, and the print will delight and charge you with positive.