Whitesville Men's 2-Pack Plain Short-Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirts, Tubular-Knit Cotton, Made in Japan by Toyo Enterprises (WV73544 113 Heather Gray)

Whitesville Men's 2-Pack Plain Short-Sleeve Crew Neck T-Shirts, Tubular-Knit Cotton, Made in Japan by Toyo Enterprises (WV73544)





This two-pack of men's plain short-sleeve crew neck T-shirts is made in Japan by Whitesville, a classic American sportswear brand revived by Toyo Enterprises, a Japanese company known for its vintage-inspired clothing. Each T-shirt is made from supple, medium-weight 100% cotton jersey. The body of each T-shirt is knitted in a tubular form on a circular knitting machine, eliminating side seams for a smoother feel and a more natural fit. A slightly slim fit and relatively short body length create a clean, streamlined silhouette. Each T-shirt can be worn on its own or layered under a shirt or jacket. Combining vintage-inspired construction with practical everyday wearability, these T-shirts retain the character of classic American sportswear while fitting naturally into a modern casual wardrobe.

Size and Fit Guide:

Gender: Men.

This item has a trim, compact fit with a relatively short body length compared with many standard T-shirts. It may fit smaller than typical U.S. and European sizing. Because fit can vary depending on body type, preferred silhouette, and the cut of the garment, please use the actual garment measurements as your main reference and compare them with a similar T-shirt you already own. Since each garment is measured by hand using a tape measure, please allow for slight variations due to individual garment differences and the measuring method.

Our model is wearing a tagged size M. He is 5'9" (175 cm) tall, weighs 127 lbs (58 kg), and has a chest size of 36 inches (91 cm). He normally wears a US/EU S or 36.

The measurements below are actual garment measurements, not body measurements.
Please compare them with a similar T-shirt from your wardrobe to get a better sense of the fit.

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In inches

Tagged Size S
Width: 18.5" / Length: 24.0"
Sleeve: 15.0" (7.1") / Shoulder: 15.7"

Tagged Size M
Width: 19.3" / Length: 25.2"
Sleeve: 15.7" (7.5") / Shoulder: 16.5"

Tagged Size L
Width: 20.5" / Length: 26.4"
Sleeve: 16.5" (7.9") / Shoulder: 17.7"

Tagged Size XL
Width: 21.3" / Length: 27.2"
Sleeve: 17.7" (8.3") / Shoulder: 18.9"

Tagged Size XXL
Width: 22.4" / Length: 28.0"
Sleeve: 18.5" (8.7") / Shoulder: 19.7"

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In centimeters

Tagged Size S
Width: 47cm / Length: 61cm
Sleeve: 38cm (18cm) / Shoulder: 40cm

Tagged Size M
Width: 49cm / Length: 64cm
Sleeve: 40cm (19cm) / Shoulder: 42cm

Tagged Size L
Width: 52cm / Length: 67cm
Sleeve: 42cm (20cm) / Shoulder: 45cm

Tagged Size XL
Width: 54cm / Length: 69cm
Sleeve: 45cm (21cm) / Shoulder: 48cm

Tagged Size XXL
Width: 57cm / Length: 71cm
Sleeve: 47cm (22cm) / Shoulder: 50cm

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Width (Chest Width / Half Chest): Lay the garment flat and measure straight across from side to side, approximately 3 cm (about 1.2 in.) below the armhole.

Length (Body Length): Measured from the base of the back collar, where the collar meets the body, straight down to the bottom hem.

Sleeve (Sleeve Length from Center Back): The first sleeve measurement is taken from the center back at the base of the collar seam, across the shoulder, and down to the end of the sleeve opening.

Sleeve in parentheses (Sleeve Length from Shoulder Seam): The sleeve length shown in parentheses is measured from the top of the shoulder seam to the end of the sleeve opening.

Shoulder (Shoulder Width): Measured straight across the back from the tip of one shoulder seam to the other.

Made in Japan.
Brand new with tags, in unused condition.
*All measurements are taken by hand with the garment laid flat, using a measuring tape.
*Please note that slight variations in measurements may occur due to individual garment differences and the measuring method.
*Actual color may vary slightly from the photos due to lighting conditions and individual screen settings.

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Product Overview:
This two-pack of men's plain short-sleeve crew neck T-shirts is made in Japan by Whitesville, a classic American sportswear brand revived by Toyo Enterprises, a Japanese company known for its vintage-inspired clothing. Each package contains two solid-color T-shirts that combine classic athletic-wear construction with practical everyday wearability.

Design and Fit:
The design features a classic crew neck and set-in sleeves. The body is cut with a slightly trim fit and a relatively short body length, creating a clean, streamlined silhouette without excessive fabric around the torso. Each T-shirt can be worn on its own or used as a base layer under a shirt, sweatshirt, or jacket. The proportions are more compact than those of many standard U.S. and European T-shirts, so the actual garment measurements should be used as the primary sizing reference.

Fabric Composition and Yarn:
The body is made from 100% cotton tubular-knit jersey in an unwashed, non-wash finish. The fabric is knitted from 20-count combed cotton yarn and has a soft, comfortable hand. Although the combed yarn gives the fabric a relatively smooth and consistent foundation, the surface is not completely flat, polished, or mechanically uniform. It retains the subtle natural character of cotton yarn and knitted fabric.

Knit Surface and Texture:
Fine vertical rows of knitted stitches are visible across the face of the jersey. These lengthwise columns of stitches create slight surface relief and delicate variations in light and shadow. In addition to this fine knitted texture, the surface displays minute irregularities and a very small amount of natural cotton fuzz. The combination of relatively smooth combed yarn, subtle unevenness, fine surface fuzz, and visible stitch definition gives the fabric a natural appearance without making it look excessively rough or irregular.

Fabric Weight and Hand:
The jersey has a balanced medium weight that is neither particularly thin nor excessively heavy. It provides enough substance to be worn on its own while remaining flexible enough for use as an inner layer. The fabric combines the natural softness and flexibility of cotton with a supple hand and comfortable drape. Its relatively smooth surface is balanced by subtle texture, allowing the fabric to feel refined without appearing overly flat or uniform.

Tubular-Knit Body Construction:
The body is knitted as a continuous tube on a circular knitting machine. Unlike a conventionally constructed T-shirt made from separate front and back panels, the tubular body does not require seams along either side of the torso. Eliminating the side seams also removes the associated seam allowances, reducing unnecessary bulk and limiting raised areas that could rub against the body. This construction allows the fabric to follow the torso more naturally and contributes to a clean exterior, smooth interior, and comfortable fit.

Unwashed Finish:
The T-shirts are supplied in an unwashed condition and have not undergone a factory washing process. Before the first wash, the individual stitches may appear slightly more open and the fabric may feel somewhat less compact. During washing, the cotton fibers absorb moisture, relax, and contract, allowing the knitted stitches to settle more closely together. As a result, the jersey develops a denser, more cohesive texture and a slightly more substantial hand after laundering.

Shrinkage and Laundering:
When washed in cold water and air-dried in the shade, shrinkage is generally limited and is more likely to occur in the body length than in the width. The body width tends to remain comparatively stable under these laundering conditions. Actual shrinkage may vary depending on water temperature, washing time, agitation, detergent, and drying method. Hot-water washing and machine tumble drying should be avoided because heat and mechanical action can cause greater and less predictable shrinkage.

Crew Neck and Binder-Neck Construction:
The neckline is based on a classic crew neck and uses a binder-neck construction made with rib knit produced from 30-count yarn. The rib knit wraps around and encloses the raw neckline edge of the body fabric. Unlike a conventional applied collar in which the ribbing is simply attached along the edge of the body, this construction secures the body fabric by enclosing it between the rib-knit layers. The 30-count yarn is finer than the 20-count yarn used for the body, allowing the neckline components to remain compact and flexible while providing the elasticity required for dressing and repeated wear.

Exterior Neckline Reinforcement:
A narrow tape-like knitted fabric, also made from 30-count yarn, is positioned along the base of the ribbing. It is secured with two parallel rows of stitching produced with a twin-needle setup, reinforcing the neckline from the exterior. This additional structure helps distribute tension around the neck opening and reduces localized stress on the ribbing and body fabric. It also helps control stretching, rippling, and distortion caused by repeated dressing, wear, and laundering, allowing the crew neck to retain a more stable shape.

Sleeve Opening Construction:
The sleeve openings are turned to the inside and secured with two parallel rows of twin-needle stitching. The two rows hold the folded edges evenly in place and distribute stress across a wider area than a single row of stitching. This construction stabilizes the sleeve openings, which are regularly affected by arm movement, handling, and repeated laundering, while maintaining a clean and balanced exterior appearance.

Bottom Hem Construction:
The bottom edge of the body is folded to the inside and secured with two parallel rows of twin-needle stitching. This double-stitched construction keeps the folded edge stable and helps the hem retain a clean, consistent shape. The parallel stitching also distributes tension along the hemline, reducing localized pulling, twisting, and distortion during wear and laundering.

Interior Overlock Finish:
The raw edges inside the sleeve openings and bottom hem are finished with overlock stitching. The overlock stitches wrap around the cut edges to help prevent unraveling and contain loose fibers. This finish keeps the seam allowances neatly organized without requiring additional binding or bulky folded layers. It also provides sufficient flexibility to follow the natural stretch and recovery of the jersey fabric.

Shoulder Seam Reinforcement:
The shoulder seams are reinforced with two parallel rows of twin-needle stitching. These stitches hold the seam allowances securely against the inside of the garment, helping prevent them from lifting, shifting, or twisting during wear and washing. Because the shoulder area supports the weight of the garment and is repeatedly stressed by upper-body movement, the two rows of reinforcement distribute tension across a wider section of the seam and improve structural stability.

Overall Construction and Wearability:
Based on the construction of classic American athletic T-shirts, this two-pack combines a seamless tubular-knit body, reinforced binder neck, twin-needle shoulder reinforcement, double-stitched sleeve openings and hem, and neatly overlocked interior edges. The supple medium-weight cotton jersey, slightly trim silhouette, and relatively short body length make each T-shirt suitable for wearing alone or as a base layer. The result is a practical everyday T-shirt that retains the character of classic American sportswear while fitting naturally into a modern casual wardrobe.

Model name:
Whitesville Lot No. WV73544 / WHITESVILLE 2-PACK T-SHIRT

Care Instructions:

Machine wash at or below 86°F (30°C) using a very gentle cycle.
Do not use chlorine bleach or non-chlorine oxygen bleach.
Do not tumble dry.
Line dry in the shade.
Iron at a low temperature using a pressing cloth.
Gentle professional dry cleaning with a petroleum-based solvent is permitted.
Professional wet cleaning using a gentle process is permitted.

Important Notes:

*Inventory is shared with our physical retail store, so online stock availability may not always be updated in real time.
*Even after an order has been placed, an item may occasionally be sold out due to the timing of inventory updates. We sincerely appreciate your understanding.
*All measurements are taken by hand with a measuring tape while the garment is laid flat.
*Please allow for slight measurement variations due to individual garment differences and the measuring method.
*Actual colors may appear slightly different from the photographs depending on the lighting conditions during photography and your monitor or display settings.

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