Quest for men's long sleeve SOFTEST shirts

[Aronia]

I’m surprised that Aronia asks SF opinion about such a subjective as “softness”. One man’s softness is another’s brutalist concrete. The only way is to try it on and return it. Have you purchased such an item before? Your choices for this item span the globe and with your description it seems like you may be fishing for something here. Dunno. Just seems like such a sophisticated question for such a simple and widely available garment. Try UNIQLO or any of the above suggestions if you’re truly stumped. Bonne chance!

Greetings! Having sensitive skin has been challenging when it comes to shirts. Pants/leggings are not a problem but the upper body is a more difficult situation. A dermatologist once explained to me that through genetic variations some people have such sensitive skin that they can detect minor variations in variables such as fabric composition that affect skin temperature, galvonic skin response, etc. I'm not sure of all the neurological nuances but the end result is a totally subjective feeling of "soft," which as you suggest is relative to each individual. The suggestions here thus far have been helpful and I follow-up on every lead.

 

[Aronia]

Being of sensitive skin this quest is near and dear to me. Try banana republic Pima cotton shirts. Or goodwill shirts which have been washed 100x.

Greetings! Yes, I regularly visit a local Goodwill store but as of yet nothing has materialized. It seems that their selection has diminished since COVID-19. Thanks for your help. I will look into the Banana Republic pima cotton but it seems from my previous experience that a cotton/polyester combination has won the softness test more than anything that is 100% cotton.

 

[Aronia]

I have hyper sensitive skin and have had great success with www.sonofatailor.com. They custom fit your shirt as well. Their light-weight tees are nice and thin.

Thanks for the information. It seems that sonofatailor has short-sleeve tees for sure but I need long-sleeve.

 

[Aronia]

Marine Layer. Their whole thing is soft clothing, and I actually love how their tees and such fit.

Thanks for the information. I always visit recommended websites and investigate what's available.

 

[Aronia]

You might want to check out Faherty, specifically their "cloud" collection. I have one of the long sleeve shirts that is crazy soft and easy to care for.

I'm looking at Faherty collection now. I may order one of their shirts since they have a reasonable return policy. Until a shirt is felt it is all but impossible to determine if it meets the need.

 

[Shirtmaven]

Just keep in mind. To get the level of softness the fibers need to be chemically treated. Some are not as good for the environment as others.

 

[jdgershbein]

In pursuing the softest shirt, I have come across many contenders. Son of a Tailor -- both the cotton and merinos -- is a wardrobe staple.

My entry in this thread has to be VUORI.

I've been a big fan of this company since discovering them (c. 2014). The clothes are fantastic for working out and hanging out. They do a long-sleeved version of their Ponto Performance shirt; for my money (and my torso), it's the softest and most comfortable shirt imaginable. It is my go-to for slightly cooler weather running and makes a decent base layer on chilly days. And they are stylish enough to wear when running errands or going out for a bite.

 

[Aronia]

In pursuing the softest shirt, I have come across many contenders. Son of a Tailor -- both the cotton and merinos -- is a wardrobe staple.

My entry in this thread has to be VUORI.

I've been a big fan of this company since discovering them (c. 2014). The clothes are fantastic for working out and hanging out. They do a long-sleeved version of their Ponto Performance shirt; for my money (and my torso), it's the softest and most comfortable shirt imaginable. It is my go-to for slightly cooler weather running and makes a decent base layer on chilly days. And they are stylish enough to wear when running errands or going out for a bite.

Thanks for the additional information and detailed description. As I learn the industry nomenclature I've discovered that I'm looking for a long-sleeve shirt that is tissue weight, which suggests a sheer fabric that is almost translucent.

 

[Aronia]

You might want to check out Faherty, specifically their "cloud" collection. I have one of the long sleeve shirts that is crazy soft and easy to care for.

I received my first shirt from Faherty and it is sufficiently soft as to meet my criteria. I won't stop looking, however, because it will be best to have several sources and price points from which to build my wardrobe. Thanks again for your help.

 

[Aronia]

To get the level of softness the fibers need to be chemically treated.

Speed Test​

Thanks for this information. Do you have any sources for shirts that have been treated in this way?