We have to admit, we’re no strangers to ordering a 12-pack of plain T-shirts on Amazon. To many, a tee is a tee is a tee. But every once in a while you come across a high-quality T-shirt that's so on the money, you want it in every color. More than that, you want to incorporate it into as many outfits as possible. That two-day shipped 12-pack works for many things, but what about moments where the tee is set to shine, where it's not just a functional underlayer but the star of the show? We have the perfect T-shirt for that: The Sturdy Tee.

What makes this tee so sturdy?

Premium materials, that’s what. Made from 100% ringspun cotton, it's light and strong. But not so much of a heavyweight that it's not built for the warmer months. In fact, slide the Sturdy Tee on and you'll realize right away how all-season it really is. That’s all thanks to all-cotton construction that breathes easy while keeping that substantial feel we look for in a long-lasting T-shirt.

Sturdy, not stiff.

Yes, it’s a heavyweight. But that doesn't mean it's not soft. The Sturdy Tee is garment-washed to make it feel broken-in from the jump, with the added—and welcome—side effect of making each shirt look unique. Ringspun fabric also ups the comfort quotient. That means that while this tee can definitely be taken into the wild on any adventure, it's just as cozy and functional on Sundays when you're parked on the couch.

A T-shirt designed to last.

The Sturdy Tee is anything but fast fashion. Instead of replacing the tees in that 12-pack every few months, you’ll be wearing the Sturdy for a while. Frankly, making clothes that last is kind of Line of Trade’s thing. They choose their fabrics carefully, taking customer feedback to heart and refining their materials and builds every season. The Sturdy Tee is a great example of that ethos.

Thanks to its heavyweight fabric, the shirt keeps its shape wash after wash, giving you the same solidarity and quality you felt on day one—all the way down to the chest pocket. Esquire’s Style Director, Jonathan Evans, agrees, giving the Sturdy Tee high marks for its durability in his long-term test. It's why Line of Trade named it the Sturdy Tee—it really can hold its own.

Sometimes, a good tee is all you need.

With an array of ten distinct color options—using pigment and reactive dyes—you've got yourself a high-quality T-shirt for, well, everything. The word ‘basic’ doesn’t quite do the Sturdy Tee justice. Under a blazer for a big meeting at the office? It'll fit right in. Bar hopping with friends on a warm Saturday afternoon? Grab the Sturdy Tee. Looking for a soft-yet-weighty layer for underneath a hoodie or sweatshirt? You already know.

A Closer Look at the Line of Trade Sturdy Tee