The Best Cheap T-Shirts for Men (That Won’t Fall Apart After One Wash)

From spilled sauces to stretched collars and pit stains, men’s t-shirts take more than their fair share of abuse. And even if you have premium quality, designer tees, the same fate awaits them — one day, they’ll be relegated to the sleep shirt drawer. That’s why it’s worth stocking up on some cheap t-shirts that you don’t have to feel bad about wearing holes in and sweating through during a game of pickup basketball. After all, t-shirts are meant to be worn. That’s why we’ve rounded up some of our favorite affordable cheap t-shirts for men.

Our favorite cheap t-shirts are high quality enough to wear on their own — you won’t have to worry about showing off too much, even if you get them in white. They’re also soft; all of our favorite picks are cut from 100% cotton. You can wear them out of the house, and they’ll also be great as sleep shirts or undershirts.

Just because these are our favorite cheap t-shirts, that doesn’t mean they don’t have premium features. Two features to look out for are combed cotton and ring-spun cotton, as explained by Bella+Canvas (one of the picks on our list). Combed cotton is known for being softer and more durable (and typically more expensive). Ring-spun shirts are also known for their softness, durability and breathability.

In terms of style, we’ve picked out options that come in a wide range of colors, as well as garment-dyed t-shirts. According to Levi’s, garment dyeing is a process that involves dyeing the item after it’s been cut and sewn into an item of clothing, rather than dyeing the roll of fabric first. What this achieves is a worn-in, washed out and faded look. That means that your brand new t-shirt will look like a vintage store find. Of course, if you prefer the crisp and clean look of piece-dyeing, we have plenty of options in that style as well.