Crafted from premium 100% cotton Wakayama loopwheel jersey, this classic crewneck tee features a structured shoulder tape for durability and a unique jacquard knit collar that sets it apart. Designed in a regular fit that pays homage to 1960s T-shirt proportions, it offers both comfort and style. Meticulously sewn on a Union Special 36200 machine, this tee balances traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics, making it a versatile addition to any wardrobe.
From the brand: The Loop & Weft LRC1128 Shoulder Taped S/S Crewneck Tee is built around a loopwheel jersey from Wakayama produced on one of roughly 200 original old-style machines still operational anywhere in the world, each running at approximately one-twentieth the speed of modern knitting equipment. The craftsmen operating these machines require over 20 years of accumulated experience, and the slow, tensionless process preserves the inherent softness of the cotton yarn in a way that modern high-speed knitting physically cannot replicate. The silhouette draws from 1960s classic T-shirt proportions with a clean shape cut for a regular fit that layers comfortably or stands on its own. The shoulder tape reinforcement is drawn directly from military undershirt construction, running along the shoulder line to prevent stretching and give the seam a cleaner, more structured line, but the true centerpiece of this tee is the neckline. The jacquard knit binder collar is knitted one at a time on a specialized machine in an ornate, geometric pattern that is unmistakably Loop & Weft, bringing a level of visual focus and craft to the collar that makes it the first thing you notice and the detail that stays with you. The body is sewn on a Union Special 36200 four-needle flatseam machine throughout.
100% cotton Wakayama loopwheel jersey
Ornate geometric jacquard knit binder collar, knitted one at a time
Shoulder tape reinforcement, military undershirt detail
4-needle flatseam construction, Union Special 36200
Ribbed sleeve construction
Cotton thread stitching throughout
Washed to eliminate shrinkage
Made in Japan
Size
Chest
Shoulder
Length
Sleeve
Armhole
M
19.5"
16.5
24.0
7.5
6.3
L
20.45
18.5
25.6
7.7
6.3
XL
21.05
18.9
26.0
7.9
7.1
XXL
22.25
19.7
27.6
8.5
7.1
A variance of +/-.5" is within tolerance.
Fit Notes:
Tommy is wearing a size XL in this shirt. As you can see from the charts, this brand fits a little smaller than others. He decided to size up once more in these shirts this round because of their slim nature. We recommend you do the same. Tommy is 5'9," 165lbs, with a 41" chest.
