Armholes and back panel on a good undershirt
Short answer: You can recognise a bamboo undershirt for men by armholes that do not cut in and a back panel long enough to stay tucked in. Also check that the seams lie flat. Raise your arms and bend to feel whether it stays put.
What marks a bamboo undershirt for men
A good bamboo undershirt for men worn every day has armholes that follow the shoulder and a back panel slightly longer than the front. That keeps it in place when you bend. The fabric is soft and the seams lie flat, so they do not chafe against the skin.
The shape of the armholes
The armholes should be big enough that you can move your arms freely, but not so big that they gape. If they are cut too deep, the sides can show under a shirt. If they are cut too high, the edge can press in the armpit. Raise your arms and feel whether anything pulls.
The main choice for everyday
If you are looking for an undershirt with a well-thought-out cut, browse the range of bamboo undershirt for men. There you can compare armholes and lengths and choose the one that sits comfortably through the whole day, even when you sit for a long time.
The length of the back panel
A back panel slightly longer than the front helps keep the undershirt tucked in. This is especially important if you sit a lot or bend often. A back that is too short rides up, leaving your lower back cold and a lump of fabric at the waistband.
Seams and edges
Seams that lie flat chafe less and do not show under clothes. Feel the inside of the armholes and neck to see whether the edge is soft. If you can feel a seam when you run a finger over it, you can also feel it during the day.
Fit on the body
An undershirt should lie close without pulling around the chest and stomach. Too tight gives lines and wrinkles, and too loose gathers under clothes. Try it under a shirt if you can and see whether it lies flat. The fit is more important than a particular size.
Combine with underpants and T-shirt
A good undershirt works best as part of a system. Combine it with bamboo underpants for men, so you have the same fabric in both. On relaxed days you can wear bamboo T-shirts for men instead of the undershirt.
Washing and care
Wash the undershirt according to the care label and at a moderate temperature. Viscose can shrink at high heat, so let it air dry. Turn it inside out to protect the seams. Watch the armholes and neck after a few washes, because wear and stretching show there first.
Frequently asked questions
How do I check that an undershirt has good armholes?
Raise your arms and bend, and feel whether the edge cuts in or gapes. The armhole should follow the shoulder without pulling in the armpit.
Why should the back panel be longer?
A longer back panel keeps the undershirt tucked in when you sit or bend, so you avoid a lump of fabric and a cold back.
Which seams are best?
Flat seams that you cannot feel against the skin. Feel the inside with a finger before you buy, if you have the chance.
