I Love My RibbedTee - A Review

RibbedTee is a little different than what I normally talk about on here. As the name suggests, RibbedTee makes men's undershirts. Now you might say, "undershirts, big deal, they're all the same, right?" Wrong, they're not all created equal. RibbedTee undershirts are the first undershirts that I've seen that implement ribbed fabric into undershirt styles other than an A-shirt (also known as a muscle shirt, or tank). I've always liked the feel of the ribbed fabric on A-shirts but found that they really had no purpose since they had no sleeves and that's where you want the most protection from sweat for your clothes. Come into the picture, RibbedTee. They sell crew-neck and v-neck undershirts in black, grey, and white made out of ribbed fabric. For today's review I'm going to talk about their v-neck.

Now I want to start out this review by saying I'm not an undershirt guy. I really don't wear them that much, I only wear them on dressy occasions. So having a great undershirt really wasn't a big deal for me since I don't have to wear them that often. But these undershirts have truly changed the way I think about undershirts. The fit of these things is awesome. The ribbed fabric allows them to conform perfectly to your body. It's fitted enough that you aren't going to get any uncomfortable and unsightly bunching, but it's loose enough that you don't feel squeezed. They are made just long enough that you can tuck them in without worry of them pulling out, but if you don't want to tuck you don't have a ton of fabric hanging out either. The v-neck has just the right amount of dip that it doesn't stick up above your shirt in an unsightly way (especially useful if you want to leave the top button undone, but don't want your undershirt to show). But it's not too low that all your chest hair is hanging out. The shoulders fit right on the money and the arms are just enough to cover your pits and collect sweat, but they are short enough that they won't stick out from under a t-shirt.

These shirts are super comfy. Made of 100% cotton they feel great against the skin. The ribbing is not too thick so it doesn't add any extra bulk or weight to them. They're just the right amount of ribbing. The collar stays flat all day and doesn't roll. It's also made of the same fabric as the rest of the shirt so it just blends in seamlessly. Same goes for the armbands and waistband. The style of these is pretty basic. They come in three plain colors: black, grey, and white. But really you don't need much more than that. I think it would be great if they came in some brighter colors. But then again, these are undershirts, you probably don't want to draw attention to them. They're basic, but they get the job done.

These things are highly durable. They stay the same shape and feel after many washes. In fact, they're so great that I wear them on more than just dressy occasions now. These undershirts from RibbedTee have truly changed the way I think about undershirts. I used to be content with just wearing sub-par Hanes A-shirts whenever the occasion arose, but now I wear these well fitted shirts as often as possible. In fact, I wish I had more! These really are a worthwhile investment and a steal for only $18.50 for a two-pack. Sure Hanes is gonna cost you less, but these will last you much longer and will feel much better.

MY RATING:
Overall, I give the RibbedTee V-Neck Undershirt a total score of 9.5 based on the following criteria:
FIT -- 9 (out of 10) - Ribbing provides a custom fit that is just right.
COMFORT -- 9 (out of 10) - Super comfortable. I want to wear them all the time!
STYLE -- 8 (out of 10) - Basic but does the job. I wish they came in bright colors.
QUALITY -- 9 (out of 10) - Holds up fantastically after repeated washes.
VALUE -- 10 (out of 10) - Excellent value. Worth the investment.

**********9.5