Work shirt recommendations

[canadianclimber]

Hey,

About to order some shirts. Wondering if anyone has used a 50 poly/ 50 cotton blend shirt? Or some blend other then 100% cotton. I've always just got the 100% and thought about trying something different.

I'll most likely be getting the Gildan brand as my local dealer will give a decent price. The 50/50 will be a few bucks more. Any insight would be great.

 

[MasterBlaster]

50/5O > Cotton

 

[BIGTWIG]

http://www.arborwear.com/products/performance-apparel/2-tone-tech-t-shirt--long-sleeve
http://www.arborwear.com/products/performance-apparel/tech-t---short-sleeve


These are awesome shirts. 85% poly 15% cotton. They have been durable so far, they're a lot more comfortable than 100% cotton shirts year round.

 

[Bermy]

At least 50/50, if not one of the tech fabrics.

Warning: my brother's body chemistry doesn't tolerate polyester...he STINKS if he wears it! Some people are built that way...

 

[SimplyArbor]

50/50 is great. I seem to get a lot longer life of out them as well.

 

[canadianclimber]

Seems like 50/50 is the winner. Apart from Bermy's brother does anyone else have smell issues?

 

[Page]

I often have that problem with synthetics but the shirts I got this year are great. Made by sport trek.

 

[NickfromWI]

We're getting shirts printed right now. When I asked the crew, they unanimously voted for 100% cotton. I was surprised, but it's my preference, too! I can't stand the smell issue.

We're going to get a brand made here in Los Angeles so that we can support local business!


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[MasterBlaster]

I bet a nickle they've never tried 50/50.

 

[Mick!]

At least 50/50, if not one of the tech fabrics.

Warning: my brother's body chemistry doesn't tolerate polyester...he STINKS if he wears it! Some people are built that way...

Yes, I got some polyester Ts for me and the lads we all stank awful within hours.

 

[MasterBlaster]

I always have at least one spare shirt handy, usually more.

 

[Burnham]

For an outer layer work shirt, nothing beats a 100% cotton hickory shirt...old school PNW logger style, tough as nails . Inner layer, I like a full synthetic or a blend, too.

http://www.baileysonline.com/Clothing/Men-s-Clothing/Hickory/Hickory-Shirt-Co/

 

[treesmith]

I always have at least one spare shirt handy, usually more.

I keep a big ziploc bag (from something I ordered sometime in the past) in the truck, in which I have a full change of clothes, all the way to underwear and socks. I have had saw caps come off at times, getting gas or oil all over my leg while climbing. I like having a change of clothes handy if and when it's needed. I always keep an extra T-shirt or two in the truck as well during hot weather.

 

[Tucker943]

I think having a spare pair of clothes handy is the sign of a seasoned veteran.

 

[Mick!]

Personally I wear cotton T shirts underneath with sweat shirt over that in cooler weather. We do have pretty easy weather though compared to northern US or the bayou.

 

[MasterBlaster]

Check out 4), 8th sentence.

http://www.masterblasterhome.com/index.php?pageid=groundman

 

[treesmith]

Methinks that document would eliminate most people from the position of EXCELLENT GROUNDMAN....and the spare jeans would be the least concern...

 

[NickfromWI]

I bet a nickle they've never tried 50/50.

You'd be incorrect sir. They all hate the smell.


love
nick

 

[MasterBlaster]

They don't smell. Polyester smells.

 

[stig]

For an outer layer work shirt, nothing beats a 100% cotton hickory shirt...old school PNW logger style, tough as nails . Inner layer, I like a full synthetic or a blend, too.

http://www.baileysonline.com/Clothing/Men-s-Clothing/Hickory/Hickory-Shirt-Co/

I'll second that.
I've been wearing those for a long time, and a couple of years ago we made them part of the company "uniform"

 

[802climber]

I like the Gildan 50/50 shirts. I'm trying to decide between an order of them in dark green or maybe trying some hi-vis shirts. Right now we just wear vests when they make sense. I think the hi-vis tees would get filthy quick.


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[MasterBlaster]

Not if you use bleach and let them soak overnight. Dark green's gonna absorb the heat from the sunshine in a bad way.

I wear white and they clean up just fine.

 

[Bermy]

I like half button shirts too, Nungar Trading, lime green. For some reason woven work shirts are cooler and dry more quickly than cotton T shirts. I like them for the hot weather work and the long sleeves keeps the sun off and cuts down on scratches. And a collar looks 'cool' and can be flipped up top keep the sun off!

I also have a bunch of cheap as chips Gildan 100% cotton T's, but I wear them layered over a long sleeve wicking shirt, great for the in-between seasons like now in Tasmania.

 

[MasterBlaster]

No cotton! Never!

It should be outlawed for use as clothing.

 

[stig]

This thread suffers a bit from the fact that we work under so different conditions.