{"id":6451,"date":"2021-06-22T10:40:17","date_gmt":"2021-06-22T15:40:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/?p=6451"},"modified":"2025-04-17T13:56:48","modified_gmt":"2025-04-17T18:56:48","slug":"exploring-the-many-different-t-shirt-types","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/garment\/exploring-the-many-different-t-shirt-types\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring the Many Different T-Shirt Types"},"content":{"rendered":"

You might think that the T-shirt<\/a> is an incredibly simple article of clothing. That there isn’t much to it. You would, however, be mistaken.<\/span><\/p>\n

T-shirts are surprisingly diverse, with countless different designs, formats, and styles. Today, we’re going to explore those in-depth.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Neckline<\/b><\/h1>\n

Crew Neck<\/span><\/h2>\n

This is what most people immediately think of when you mention T-shirts. Crew-necks have a snug, circular design that fits around where the shoulder meets the neck.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Scoop Neck<\/span><\/h2>\n

Slightly looser than a crew neck, the scoop neck dips down below the collarbone, usually by several inches.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

V-Neck<\/span><\/h2>\n

A V-neck T-shirt is similar to a scoop neck, albeit nowhere near as deep, with the neckline forming the shape of a V. This type of T-shirt is frequently used in sports jerseys.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Polo Collar<\/span><\/h2>\n

This T-shirt design is business casual through and through, adding a button-up collar to the T-shirt’s neckline. You’ve probably seen plenty of golfers wearing this design, or maybe colleagues at a company picnic.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Y-Neck<\/span><\/h2>\n

Also known as a Henley, the Y-neck is basically what you get when you remove the collar from a polo T-shirt and keep the buttons (or if you simply add buttons to a crew neck).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Turtleneck<\/span><\/h2>\n

A bit of an oddity, a turtleneck T-shirt has a snug collar that extends up to a few centimeters below the jawline.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Boat Neck<\/span><\/h2>\n

Typically found on women’s T-shirts, the neckline of a boat-neck shirt wraps around the tip of the collarbone and mid-shoulder.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Plunged<\/span><\/h2>\n

A variation on the V-neck usually found on women’s shirts; a plunged neckline usually reaches the top of the upper abdomen.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Halter<\/span><\/h2>\n

Essentially a modified scoop neck, a halter shirt wraps around the back of the neck and curves out from there.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Shape<\/b><\/h1>\n

Standard Sleeves<\/span><\/h2>\n

In a basic, garden-variety T-shirt, sleeves are attached via a vertical seam and usually only extend to the bicep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Raglan Sleeves<\/span><\/h2>\n

Unlike standard sleeves, a raglan sleeve uses diagonal stitching so that the sleeve and collar appear as one uninterrupted piece of fabric.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Saddle Sleeves<\/span><\/h2>\n

Technically a subtype of raglan, saddle sleeves have stitching that curves beneath the arm and then runs parallel to the shoulder. These are also known as epaulet sleeves.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Single Shoulder<\/span><\/h2>\n

A single-shoulder design leaves one shoulder uncovered, while the other fits like a typical T-shirt.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sleeve Lengths<\/span><\/h2>\n

Stitching aside, there are multiple different lengths to choose from in terms of T-shirt sleeves. Most of these lengths can use pretty much any type of stitching.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n