Striped Long-Sleeved T-Shirt – The French Classic

Short answer: The striped long-sleeved t-shirt is a timeless classic with roots in French sailors' clothing. It lifts even the simplest outfit with jeans or chinos, and in a soft, breathable material like bamboo viscose the classic also becomes comfortable to wear all day.

A classic that never goes out of fashion

The stripes come from the French navy top and have been a fixture in wardrobes around the world ever since. Precisely because the pattern is timeless, the striped long-sleeved top is a safe buy: it looks just right this year and in five years. White and navy stripes are the original, but black and white works just as well.

How to style the stripes

Stripes work best as the only pattern in the outfit: striped top, plain trousers, done. For everyday with jeans and trainers, for something smarter under a plain blazer. See the current styles and patterns under long-sleeved bamboo T-shirts for women and long-sleeved bamboo T-shirts for men – the range changes over time.

Classic meets comfort

Traditional navy tops were scratchy and stiff. In bamboo viscose the striped t-shirt drapes softly, breathes and keeps you dry, and the stripes stay sharp, because the fabric pills less than cotton. Wash at 30 degrees as described in the washing guide for bamboo clothing, and add plain basics from bamboo T-shirts for women or bamboo T-shirts for men.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the striped long-sleeved t-shirt a classic?

It comes from French sailors' clothing and has stayed in fashion for more than a hundred years. The pattern is timeless and goes with almost everything.

What goes with a striped long-sleeved t-shirt?

Plain bottoms such as jeans, chinos or a skirt. Let the stripes be the only pattern in the outfit, and it will always look right.

How do the stripes stay looking good?

Wash at 30 degrees inside out and avoid the tumble dryer. Bamboo viscose pills less than cotton, so the stripes stay sharp for longer.