Very Quick
"The only problem I've ever had with them is they shrink just a tiny bit every time you wash them in hot water, so they become too small before they wear out."
"V is deep enough that I can leave polo shirts or dress shirts unbuttoned enough to keep me cool, but keep the undershirt hidden - shows just the right amount of classic chest hair."
"After three washings the thin fabric is getting noticeably thinner and the shirts have shrunk significantly."
"Over the years, I've noticed that my dress shirt, which I wear daily to work, were wearing out at the armpits."
"The dimensions and cut are also completely different from the old shirts, with wider shoulders, longer sleeves, an adjusted neck opening position, and a significantly longer hem, not to mention that the lack of stretch removes the stellar fit flexibility of the old shirts that made them so many peoples' favorites."
"All around disappointed in the brand, the quality and the fact that this is the direction Hanes has decided to move in to save money."
"Now, because of the shrinkage, the undershirt bunches up after normal daily activities and gives the appearance your shirt doesn't fit right (also a little uncomfortable)."
Hanes Men's White and Assorted V-Neck T-Shirts (Click to Compare Deals)
Quick
"The only problem I've ever had with them is they shrink just a tiny bit every time you wash them in hot water, so they become too small before they wear out... However, this year I bought 3 six packs of these shirts, and they're all trash... I've washed these shirts twice, and already half of them have shrunk to an entirely different size while the other half haven't, and two of the eighteen shirts have already torn at the V."
"V is deep enough that I can leave polo shirts or dress shirts unbuttoned enough to keep me cool, but keep the undershirt hidden - shows just the right amount of classic chest hair. I find after about 25 washes, they're starting to turn grey - but I don't think I've found one that doesn't. Did not count how many washes before they turned grey, but it's been about 3-4 months, average about 1 wear per week."
"Unfortunately the fabric is paper thin, so much so that I'll be extremely surprised if they last more than a few months... Keeping them reliably tucked in even under a heavy button-down dress shirt is something of a constant challenge... After three washings the thin fabric is getting noticeably thinner and the shirts have shrunk significantly."
"Over the years, I've noticed that my dress shirt, which I wear daily to work, were wearing out at the armpits... These shirts aren't fancy, they feels like normal T-shirt, and are comfortable... It had certainly saved me money over the years because I don't have to replace my dress shirt nearly as often."
"The dimensions and cut are also completely different from the old shirts, with wider shoulders, longer sleeves, an adjusted neck opening position, and a significantly longer hem, not to mention that the lack of stretch removes the stellar fit flexibility of the old shirts that made them so many peoples' favorites. The only thing that remains the same is the width through the torso - the only reason I didn't return these immediately was because they fit in that respect. For $14, I suppose I can always scrap them for towels or rags if I need and still get my money's worth, but that doesn't alleviate the disappointment that my favorite shirts have been lost to the archives of the Hanes catalog."
"* Hanes used to be a brand which you could trust when it comes to men's wear, especially inner wear such as under wear and T-Shirts... I ordered these about a year ago and was happy with the quality of the brand name, the materials and the sizing... All around disappointed in the brand, the quality and the fact that this is the direction Hanes has decided to move in to save money."
"If I had to guess, there was easily 10% shrinkage had practically no shrinkage with recently purchased undershirts from Jockey)... if they fit well before washing, they now are a little tight (tolerable but snug) but the length really shrunk... Now, because of the shrinkage, the undershirt bunches up after normal daily activities and gives the appearance your shirt doesn't fit right (also a little uncomfortable)."
Less Quick
"* I've been buying these shirts for decades, and they've been a reliable lightweight undershirt. The only problem I've ever had with them is they shrink just a tiny bit every time you wash them in hot water, so they become too small before they wear out. But for the price that's a perfectly acceptable problem to have. However, this year I bought 3 six packs of these shirts, and they're all trash. They've reduced the amount of cotton they use to the point they're nearly see-through. The quality control is non-existent, as each package of shirts seems to be made from a different pattern... I've washed these shirts twice, and already half of them have shrunk to an entirely different size while the other half haven't, and two of the eighteen shirts have already torn at the V."
"Does what they're supposed to - collects sweat and preserves the shirt worn over top. They are tagless, which is all I will buy... V is deep enough that I can leave polo shirts or dress shirts unbuttoned enough to keep me cool, but keep the undershirt hidden - shows just the right amount of classic chest hair. I find after about 25 washes, they're starting to turn grey - but I don't think I've found one that doesn't. Did not count how many washes before they turned grey, but it's been about 3-4 months, average about 1 wear per week. They're not super expensive either - around $12 for 6 - so once they turn grey and start to collect deodorant/sweat stains, I just pack them up and donate them to charity. I figure it's better than throwing them out - I let the charity decide if they want to clothe someone with my old stinky shirt or let them go cold!"
"Unfortunately the fabric is paper thin, so much so that I'll be extremely surprised if they last more than a few months... Keeping them reliably tucked in even under a heavy button-down dress shirt is something of a constant challenge... After three washings the thin fabric is getting noticeably thinner and the shirts have shrunk significantly. The shrinkage has also made the inconsistency in neck cut and tail length even more pronounced... Others are so short they are almost a crew neck. Some have tails long enough to reach mid-buttocks while others don't make it far enough to even reach my belt line... I've ordered some FoTL tees to see if they fare any better."
"Previously, for many years I was wearing the A-type shirt or muscle shirt only. Over the years, I've noticed that my dress shirt, which I wear daily to work, were wearing out at the armpits... I had to throw away so many because no amount of washing can get rid of the stains. Finally, I decided to ditch the A-shirt and switch to full T-shirt as my undershirt and haven't look back. These shirts aren't fancy, they feels like normal T-shirt, and are comfortable... It had certainly saved me money over the years because I don't have to replace my dress shirt nearly as often. As for sizing, I'm 5'5, 160 lbs, and I fit a medium size."
"* These shirts are nothing like the "same" ones I bought a year or so ago. The previous comfortsoft v-necks were light but very soft at the same time, and had a decent amount of stretch to be nice and form-fitting. These are nothing like those were. The cloth itself is a fairly rough cotton, almost like cheap sheets or flour sack towels, with little to no stretch. The dimensions and cut are also completely different from the old shirts, with wider shoulders, longer sleeves, an adjusted neck opening position, and a significantly longer hem, not to mention that the lack of stretch removes the stellar fit flexibility of the old shirts that made them so many peoples' favorites. The only thing that remains the same is the width through the torso - the only reason I didn't return these immediately was because they fit in that respect. For $14, I suppose I can always scrap them for towels or rags if I need and still get my money's worth, but that doesn't alleviate the disappointment that my favorite shirts have been lost to the archives of the Hanes catalog."
"* Hanes used to be a brand which you could trust when it comes to men's wear, especially inner wear such as under wear and T-Shirts... I ordered these about a year ago and was happy with the quality of the brand name, the materials and the sizing. Ordered the exact same order to replace my aging T-Shirts. The material used on these T Shirts is almost see through... I use an XL and have used an XL for many many years... All around disappointed in the brand, the quality and the fact that this is the direction Hanes has decided to move in to save money. Will not buy from them every again."
"Material is thin but served its purpose. Now having washed the undershirts, they shrunk in width and length. If I had to guess, there was easily 10% shrinkage had practically no shrinkage with recently purchased undershirts from Jockey)... if they fit well before washing, they now are a little tight (tolerable but snug) but the length really shrunk. I was first able to tuck the undershirt in and not have them bunch up during normal daily activities. Now, because of the shrinkage, the undershirt bunches up after normal daily activities and gives the appearance your shirt doesn't fit right (also a little uncomfortable). I would not buy again."
