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Fabric Guide for Everyday Tees

A practical fabric guide for everyday t-shirts — GSM, combed cotton, breathability, pre-shrunk fabric, and healthy clothing basics.

Use this as a quick checklist before you buy any everyday tee.

1. Check GSM

Under 180 GSM often feels thin for oversized cuts. Around 220 GSM gives premium structure.

2. Prefer combed cotton

Smoother yarn, better durability, kinder on skin.

3. Ask about dyes

Chemical-safe processes matter for comfort, especially if you wear a tee all day.

4. Confirm the fit language

“Oversized” should come with measurements. Use a size guide.

5. Care still matters

Cold wash, shade dry, iron inside out — see our care guide.

Plain Thread builds around these basics. Start with the fabric story or shop Pink, Black, and White.

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