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Looking for good-quality, long-lasting plain T-shirts

48 replies

SammyVine90 · 05/10/2026 23:39

Hi all,

I’m looking for some good-quality, premium plain T-shirts for women in a size 16/18, preferably with both short and long-sleeve options.

I used to buy them from Primark and M&S, but I’ve found that the quality isn’t particularly good or long-lasting. For example, after just a couple of washes, the Primark T-shirts start to fade and lose their shape.

I don't mind paying more money if the T-shirts are worth it.

Thank you.

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Frenchjamisbest · 05/10/2026 23:42

Fat face are my go to now . T shirts are really poor quality these days but theirs are the best I have found.

Buddhalover · 06/10/2026 00:19

I find Next are of good quality and reasonably priced. Wash well and keep colour.

HarryLimeFoxtrot · 06/10/2026 09:33

I used to buy T-shirts from Primark. Nowadays I go for Amazon Essentials instead.

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 06/10/2026 11:20

Lands End.

Raiderofthelostbattenburg · 06/10/2026 11:26

I like COS for this. I find they wash well.

PhilosophicalCheeseSandwich · 06/10/2026 11:29

H&M usually have heavier weight cotton t-shirts that keep their shape and don't get those annoying little holes that thinner ones do.

Lomonald · 06/10/2026 11:31

Cotton Traders are now my go to for t shirts after a recommendation from a thread on here about T shirts. I love them they fit well don't cling like primark t shirts !

Lomonald · 06/10/2026 11:33

Buddhalover · 06/10/2026 00:19

I find Next are of good quality and reasonably priced. Wash well and keep colour.

Ive found the next quality has nose dived, ive a couple i bought 4/5 years ago still going, i bought some this year and they are horrible out of shape and shrunk, and in the bin.

BurnTheDress · 06/10/2026 14:11

I’d give Community Clothing a try. Impeccable ethics and all made in the UK.

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-t-shirts-tops?usf_take=56

Ladyymuck · 06/10/2026 14:15

I’ve had from Saint and Sofia years ago and thought they were good quality, kept their shape, the white tee wasn’t see through and they lasted.

ZazieLalochere · 06/10/2026 14:48

Ninety Percent

palestsilver · 06/10/2026 18:36

Seasalt are the best I found recently.

Whatwudyoudo1 · 06/10/2026 19:07

I got some from Hush I'm really impressed with, heavy cotton

ProfessorofDarkArts · 06/10/2026 19:12

Uniqlo basic t-shirts - decent thick cotton that hides my bumps and doesn’t need ironing. Not too expensive either. We’ve just got a Uniqlo nearish to me and I’m really pleased at it saves me going to London.

SammyVine90 · 06/10/2026 21:52

Frenchjamisbest · 05/10/2026 23:42

Fat face are my go to now . T shirts are really poor quality these days but theirs are the best I have found.

Which style of t-shirt?

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SammyVine90 · 06/10/2026 21:52

Raiderofthelostbattenburg · 06/10/2026 11:26

I like COS for this. I find they wash well.

Have you got a link please?

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SammyVine90 · 06/10/2026 21:54

Lomonald · 06/10/2026 11:31

Cotton Traders are now my go to for t shirts after a recommendation from a thread on here about T shirts. I love them they fit well don't cling like primark t shirts !

I have never heard of them. Are they good quality?

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SammyVine90 · 06/10/2026 21:54

Whatwudyoudo1 · 06/10/2026 19:07

I got some from Hush I'm really impressed with, heavy cotton

Have you got a link please?

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SammyVine90 · 06/10/2026 21:56

BurnTheDress · 06/10/2026 14:11

I’d give Community Clothing a try. Impeccable ethics and all made in the UK.

https://communityclothing.co.uk/collections/womens-t-shirts-tops?usf_take=56

They don't seem to have many options on their website. For example plain t-shirts available in a variety of colours, like Black and White.

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boilingstormyseas · 06/10/2026 21:56

https://earthwardrobe.com/

Lomonald · 06/10/2026 22:01

SammyVine90 · 06/10/2026 21:54

I have never heard of them. Are they good quality?

They are yes, i get them online the shop is a bit "old lady" when you first look at it but the t shirts are great.

Rayna37 · 06/10/2026 22:04

https://www2.hm.com/en_gb/productpage.1264833036.html the £12.99 cotton ones in H&M are fantastic

ZazieLalochere · 06/10/2026 22:14

Also Greenfibres

Raiderofthelostbattenburg · 06/10/2026 22:51

SammyVine90 · 06/10/2026 21:52

Have you got a link please?

https://www.cos.com/en-gb/women/womenswear/tshirts/slim/product/slim-cotton-t-shirt-white-1326389003

These are the fit I like, but they do boxier ones too.

Byron1990 · 06/10/2026 22:59

Cotton on are fab