Tips For Buying High-Quality T-Shirt

How to find the best quality T-Shirts?

To find the best quality T-shirts, you need to assess several key factors related to fabric, construction, fit, and finishing. Here’s a guide to help you:

🔍 1. Check the Fabric Quality

Material Type:
- 100% Cotton (especially combed or ring-spun) is soft, breathable, and durable.
- Cotton-Poly Blends offer stretch and wrinkle resistance.
- Supima or Pima Cotton = premium feel and long-lasting.
GSM (Grams per Square Meter):
- 160–180 GSM = medium weight, good for daily wear.
- 180–220 GSM = heavier and higher durability.
- Melina Bangladesh usually offers both – pick based on your purpose.
Feel the Fabric:
- Should be smooth, not coarse. High-quality cotton feels soft but dense, not flimsy.

🧵 2. Inspect the Stitching and Construction

Stitch Density: Look for tight and even stitches. Loose or uneven stitching indicates poor quality.
Seams:
- Should be double-stitched or have reinforced taping (especially at the shoulders and neckline).
Neckline:
- Ribbed collar that snaps back into shape after stretching = quality.
Side Seams vs. Tubular:
- Side seams give a better fit; tubular (no side seam) can twist after washing.

🎨 3. Print & Dye Quality

Melina uses high-quality screen and heat press printing.
Ensure prints feel smooth, not rubbery or cracking.
Go for reactive-dyed T-shirts – they resist fading after washes.

📏 4. Fit and Shape

Try it on if possible:
- Shoulders should align.
- Length should cover the beltline.
- Sleeves should hug slightly without being tight.
High-quality shirts retain shape after multiple washes.
✅ Tip: Use the Melina Size Guide to ensure perfect fitting.

🧼 5. Check Wash and Care Label

High-quality T-shirts retain shape and softness even after 10+ washes.
Look for machine-wash friendly, no color-bleed, pre-shrunk fabric. No excessive shrinkage. No pilling or color fading. Retains shape and softness.

🏷️ 6. Look for Export Quality Tags

Melina Bangladesh often produces foreign export quality products. These feature:

Better stitching
Longer durability
Modern designs (Solid/Striped/Printed)

🛒 7. Where to Buy Quality T-Shirts

Local Brands: In Bangladesh, brands like Melina Bangladesh often offer good quality.
Online Stores: Check reviews, material specs, and return policy.
Wholesale Export Surplus Markets: Often have export-quality garments at a lower price.

✅ Final Tip: Price Isn’t Everything

Some affordable T-shirts are high quality, especially export surplus or unbranded garments made for top labels. Always touch, stretch, and inspect before buying. Buy 1 piece first, wear and wash it 2–3 times — check for: