Undershirt
As undershirt or undershirt is referred to undergarments , traditionally of both sexes undergarment (for example, under the dress shirt can be worn) at the upper body. Certain designs are also worn as outerwear.
material
Undershirts are made of a wide variety of materials, but cotton is typical and mostly used . Manufactured as underwear in fine rib or double rib , as outerwear (T-shirts) in jersey (fabric) . In contrast to other pieces of underwear, undershirts are almost always white, unless, as an exception, they are worn without additional outerwear.
cut
In terms of cut, a distinction is made between sleeveless undershirts (English A-shirts ) and those with sleeves in different lengths (English T-shirts ).
Armpit shirts (sleeveless, A-shirt)
The classic undershirt ( sports jacket ) has narrow straps. In terms of cut, a distinction is made between tank top / tank top , muscle shirt (man) , spaghetti shirt / top (woman) and others. The narrow straps and the wide neckline are intended to prevent it from being visible under a shirt. An undershirt is also not visible in the neckline of the shirt, even if it is not buttoned up to the top.
Short-sleeved / long-sleeved shirts (with sleeves, T-shirt)
A fitted undershirt with sleeves (1/4 sleeves, 1/2 sleeves or long sleeves).
T-shirt (outerwear)
A T-shirt is a close-fitting or loosely cut top made of jersey with flat, spherical short sleeves. The classic t-shirt has a round neckline.
see also: T-Shirt
Top (outerwear)
A modification of the undershirt as outerwear is the Top (Engl. Tank top ) of the woman.
see also: Top (upper part)
