How many T-shirts you need

Short answer: How many T-shirts you need depends on habits, weather and how often you wash. A simple rule of thumb is to have enough for a week plus a couple of spares, so that you are never left without a clean one. Choose by your own life, not by an ideal number.

There is no single right number

Ask ten people how many T-shirts they need and you will get ten different answers. Some wash every week and manage with few, others wash less often and want more. Your work, your daily life and your climate matter a lot. An office worker wears different things from a tradesperson, and someone who exercises often changes more often than someone who does not. So start by looking at your own habits rather than hunting for a universal rule.

The rule of thumb: a week plus a little extra

A practical rule of thumb is to have enough T-shirts for a whole week and a couple of extra ones, so that you do not depend on the laundry being finished. Then you can take a clean one each day and wash in one batch. If the weather changes often or you exercise a lot, you can add a few more. If you are away from home for long stretches, fewer may be enough. The main thing is that you do not end up with a pile you never wear, and that you have what you actually need.

Layering with the thin T-shirt

A T-shirt is one of the most versatile garments because it can serve as the innermost layer under a shirt, jumper or jacket. A thin T-shirt made of viscose from bamboo adds little bulk and feels soft against the skin. See bamboo undershirt for men. Use it as a base in winter and on its own in summer. When you layer, you take the innermost one off often and wash it more often, so here it can pay to have more of them than of the outer layers.

Match them to the places where you wear them

Think about where you wear the clothes. A T-shirt for the office should look neat and be able to carry a blazer. One for home can be softer and looser. One for training must cope with sweat and washing. If you have several categories, you do not need ten of each, but perhaps three or four. It is better to have a few you like than many you do not wear. You will also find clothing for the home in home and homewear in bamboo if you would like to gather everything soft in one place.

Care keeps T-shirts looking good for longer

What makes a T-shirt look tired is rarely the fabric itself but the way it is washed and dried. Wash according to the label, turn them inside out and avoid too much heat and fabric softener. Let them dry on a hanger or flat, and spare them too much tumble drying. They then keep their shape and colour longer, and you can manage with fewer. Also do a critical round once a year and sort out items that have worn out or no longer fit.

When you shop for new ones

Before you buy new T-shirts, count what you already have and what is missing. Perhaps you have many white ones but no black, or perhaps you simply lack one that fits under a shirt. Choose a fit you like and a colour that goes with the rest of your clothes. Remember to try them at home and wash them a couple of times before you decide whether they stay. You will also find the name CCDK among those gathered in the range.

Frequently asked questions

How many T-shirts should you have

It depends on habits and laundry. A rule of thumb is enough for a week plus a couple of spares. Tailor the number to your own life.

Do I need T-shirts of several kinds

Yes, if you wear them in different places. One for the office, one for home and one for training is a good starting point.

How do I make my T-shirts last

Wash them inside out at a low temperature, avoid fabric softener and let them dry on a hanger or flat. Rotate between several so they do not wear unevenly.

See our range of bamboo t shirts for men.