My husband and I have been scouring the Internet for polyester-free exercise tank tops for men. He wants but cannot find one that meets all or most of the following criteria:
- organic cotton, wool or hemp, maybe Tencel (without any synthetics if possible)
- a fitted (or athletic) cut with generous arm holes and lower neck opening
- in colors beyond black, grey or white (with natural dyes if possible)
- transparency in manufacturing
- an eco-conscious, sustainable brand
- purchase with a cause: giving back to the community
Below is a sample of 5 tank tops he’s been wearing and testing for his asana yoga practice with his feedback on what he likes and dislikes.
His body measurements from the photos are provided as a guide for best, proper fit:
– Body type: 5’5″, 135 lb male, short, stocky, athletic build
– Chest circumference: 34.5″ around nipples, 36″ above nipples
– Torso length: 20″ (landing 2.5″ below navel
- Pros:
- – more durable due to synthetics added
- – ample neck opening & most open armholes
- – fitted but not constricting
- Cons:
- – becomes less soft due to synthetics
- – torso too long, bunches at bottom
- – only comes in black or undyed
- – ethically made with living wage?
- – expensive
- Pros:
- – stays soft due to no synthetics added
- – ample neck opening & armholes
- – option in black or denim blue
- – fitted but not constricting
- – sustainably made
- Cons:
- – sensitive to holes due to no synthetics
- – torso too long, bunches at bottom
- – more range of colors needed
- – no mention of living wage
- – expensive
- Pros:
- – softer than wool & no synthetics added
- – ample armholes with a light, airy feel
- – available in black, navy blue & grey
- – sustainably made: fair price for fleece
- Cons:
- – sensitive to holes due to no synthetics added
- – gaping neck opening too low on chest
- – loose fit, must tuck in hem
- – more range of colors needed
- – expensive
- Pros:
- – soft with nice drape due to Tencel added
- – ample neck opening & armholes
- – matching teal color with 5″ shorts
- Cons:
- – loose fit, must tuck in hem
- – strange vents on rear shoulders
- – torso too long, bunches at bottom
- – ethically made with living wage?
- – expensive
- Pros:
- – durable with no synthetics added
- – unique square neck & ample armholes
- – torso good length, not too long
- – fitted but not constricting
- – costs way less than wool
- Cons:
- – not made with organic cotton
- – doesn’t wick sweat like wool
- – only comes in white (gray unavailable)
- – ethically made with living wage?
Other Brands of Tanks not tested yet
Your Title Goes Here
Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.
PrAna’s Heritage Graphic Tank is made of 100% organic cotton. It’s a relaxed fit, but they offer a wider range of smaller sizes which may be an option for a tighter fit. Great neck opening, but not sure if the arm holes are too big (good for sweating). No graphics preferred, but the printed images are done well. Best part: more affordable than most of the tanks listed here, and they offer it in Luminous, Jasmine and Shadow colors!
Voormi Men’s Tech Tank is made of a DUAL SURFACE™ Precision Blended Wool (fabric made in Japan/garments sewn in Vietnam), but they’re not clear on what it’s exactly made of. The neck opening is too small/high and the arm holes may be too big, especially since it looks like a baggy fit. Best part: it weighs only 3.5 oz at 120 g/m2 and is perfect for sweaty workouts.
