Buy It For Life
T-Shirts

Updated Jul 30, 2026

Buy it for life: the most durable t-shirts,
according to r/BuyItForLife on Reddit —
recommended by people who have owned them for years. How we pick.
Do you know of an item that should be on this list? Let us know!

Uniqlo Supima cotton T-shirts

Smooth, lightweight Supima cotton basics praised for value, comfort, fit, and decent longevity.

Good value for the price
Soft, smooth fabric
Holds shape well for many users

Uniqlo Supima cotton T-shirts are my favorite. The sleeves don't "wing" outwards, they hug my arm well.
– xwiss

FWIW, I have found the Uniqlo Supima to be the heaviest of the £20 and under ones I buy. And they have outlasted most if not all others that I have bought.
– devtastic

They fit really well, they are soft and pleasant to weae. Mine has lasted longer than way more expensive alternatives.
– case-

Available at Uniqlo

Carhartt K87

Heavyweight workwear tee with durable fabric, stable collar, and strong overall wash performance.

Heavyweight durable fabric
Collar recovers well
Doesn't shrink much

They hold up terrific and cost $15-$19 on amazon.
– canofspinach

Currently wearing my favorite 20 year old Carhartt. It’s so soft and wears so well.
– djyosco88

I pretty much wear Carhartt. Doesn't shrink much, has tall versions.
– JoeSicko

Comfort Colors 1717 Adult Heavyweight

Garment-dyed heavyweight tee loved for comfort, longevity, relaxed wear, and stonewashed colors.

Comfortable after break-in
Lasts a long time
Nice garment-dyed colors

I love the Comfort Colors t-shirts. Not expensive but well built and last a long time.
– Anklesock

Yup been wearing them for the past 15 years. The only reason I throw them out are stains.
– PhatNic

Not on your list, but I like Comfort Colors. Don't know if it's BIFLish (yet) but I'm currently replacing my existing t-shirts with them.
– DangerNyoom

Kirkland Signature T-shirts

Budget-friendly Costco tees noted for surprising durability, heavyweight feel, and strong everyday value.

Excellent price
Durable for work use
Solid stitching

Otherwise they’ll last you a VERY long time even with heavy out door work.
– Nature_man_76

Like $4/each and the quality is insane. I beat mine to hell and they last years.
– woodenmetalman

Completely aside from the stupid good price, they are a nice heavyweight cotton blend with solid stitching.
– avolt88

Merz b. Schwanen 2S14

Ultra-heavy loopwheeled premium tee with exceptional structure, opacity, collar recovery, and heft.

Excellent collar recovery
Very substantial fabric
Least see-through

As a merz owner, I'm absolutely gobsmacked at the quality of this.
– smegblender

The Merz is definitely different. I can't really explain the heft of the fabric. You have to feel it.
– Mountain_Motor_9203

These Merz shirts are so good I could cry.
– Trustworthy_Fartzzz

Available at franklinandpoe.com

Whitesville 2 pack T

Premium tubular-pack tees admired for material quality, cut, and long-lasting shape retention.

Very nice material
Good cut and fit
Well regarded premium option

I love my Whitesville tees.
– jessknope

Get some Whitesville tees. For the money they are the best.
– Cheepmf

Whitesville is excellent. Very nice material and I like the cut.
– Sir_Vinci

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