Whitesville Men's Short-Sleeve Henley T-Shirt, 100% Cotton Tubular-Knit Jersey, Slim Fit, One-Pack, Made in Japan (WV79681 128 Navy)

Whitesville Men's Short-Sleeve Henley T-Shirt, 100% Cotton Tubular-Knit Jersey, Slim Fit, One-Pack, Made in Japan (WV79681)

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This men's plain short-sleeve Henley T-shirt is made in Japan by Whitesville, a brand originally rooted in American sportswear and now produced by Toyo Enterprises, a company known for its vintage-inspired craftsmanship. Made from 100% cotton medium-heavyweight jersey knit on a circular knitting machine, this piece features a classic Henley neckline with a three-button placket. Its overall construction reflects elements associated with classic athletic wear. The body fabric is knit from 20-count combed cotton yarn. This yarn size gives the jersey a moderate amount of body while maintaining a relatively smooth surface with a subtle degree of natural texture derived from the yarn itself. Rather than showing the large irregularities or pronounced slub character often seen in rougher vintage-style yarns, the fabric presents a more even and controlled appearance. At the same time, it retains a soft and supple hand, resulting in a balanced texture that combines moderate substance with a smooth, comfortable feel. In terms of construction, this T-shirt features a classic short-sleeve silhouette with set-in sleeves and a tubular, side-seam-free body, meaning the torso is knit as one continuous tube rather than being assembled from separate front and back panels joined at the sides. The design is kept simple and functional, built around a classic three-button Henley neckline. The collar is finished with a ribbed neckband, giving it a balanced combination of softness, flexibility, and shape retention. Each front button is a 15 mm cat's-eye urea button. Key stress areas, including the neckline, shoulders, sleeve openings, and bottom hem, are reinforced with double-needle stitching for added durability and long-term stability. This T-shirt is sold in an unwashed state and has not been pre-washed during production. Because of this, the fabric may initially feel slightly open and less compact, but after washing, the cotton fibers naturally tighten, giving the jersey a denser and more substantial hand. When washed in cold water and air-dried in the shade, only minor shrinkage is generally expected, mainly in length, while the width tends to remain relatively stable. Hot water and tumble drying should be avoided, as excessive heat may result in greater and less predictable shrinkage. The T-shirt is cut in a relatively slim fit, creating a clean silhouette that works well both on its own and as a layering piece without adding excess bulk. It is sold as a one-pack. As a brand-new release from Whitesville, this piece brings together tubular-knit jersey construction, a streamlined silhouette, and classic sportswear-inspired design elements, all expressed through the brand's signature craftsmanship.

Gender: Men.

Fit: The T-shirt is cut in a relatively slim fit, creating a clean silhouette that works well both on its own and as a layering piece without adding excess bulk. This T-shirt is sold in an unwashed state and has not been pre-washed during production. Because of this, the fabric may initially feel slightly open and less compact, but after washing, the cotton fibers naturally tighten, giving the jersey a denser and more substantial hand. When washed in cold water and air-dried in the shade, only minor shrinkage is generally expected, mainly in length, while the width tends to remain relatively stable. Hot water and tumble drying should be avoided, as excessive heat may result in greater and less predictable shrinkage. To ensure a comfortable fit, please refer to the actual garment measurements listed below. All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat and are provided in both centimeters and inches. Please note that slight variations may occur due to manual measurement. Fit may also vary depending on the design of each style as well as individual preference. For best results, we recommend comparing these measurements with a similar garment you already own.

Our model is wearing a tagged size M. He stands 5'9" (175 cm) tall, weighs 127 lbs (58 kg), and has a 36-inch (91 cm) chest. He typically wears a US/EU size S (36) in most garments.

The following measurements are of the garment itself, not your body measurements.
The measurements in the chart below are taken before washing. Please note that the body length may shrink slightly after washing.
Please compare them with a similar item from your wardrobe to get a better sense of the fit.

In inches
- Size S__Width: 18.5"__Length: 24.0"__Sleeve: 15.0"(7.1")__Shoulder: 15.7"
- Size M__Width: 19.3"__Length: 25.2"__Sleeve: 16.1"(7.5")__Shoulder: 16.9"
- Size L__Width: 20.5"__Length: 26.4"__Sleeve: 17.3"(8.3")__Shoulder: 18.1"
- Size XL__Width: 21.7"__Length: 27.2"__Sleeve: 18.5"(8.7")__Shoulder: 19.3"
- Size XXL__Width: 22.8"__Length: 28.0"__Sleeve: 19.3"(9.1")__Shoulder: 20.5"

In centimeters
- Size S__Width: 47cm__Length: 61cm__Sleeve: 38cm(18cm)__Shoulder: 40cm
- Size M__Width: 49cm__Length: 64cm__Sleeve: 41cm(19cm)__Shoulder: 43cm
- Size L__Width: 52cm__Length: 67cm__Sleeve: 44cm(21cm)__Shoulder: 46cm
- Size XL__Width: 55cm__Length: 69cm__Sleeve: 47cm(22cm)__Shoulder: 49cm
- Size XXL__Width: 58cm__Length: 71cm__Sleeve: 49cm(23cm)__Shoulder: 52cm

Width is half chest: Lay the garment flat and measure side to side approximately 3 cm (about 1.2 in.) below the armhole.

Sleeve is measured from center back of base of collar seam to the end of the cuff.

Sleeve length in parentheses is measured from top of the shoulder seam to end of cuff.

Shoulder Width: Measured straight across the back from the tip of one shoulder seam to the other.

Body Length: Measured from the base of the back collar (where the collar meets the body) straight down to the bottom hem.

Made in Japan.
Brand new with tags.
All measurements are taken with the garment laid flat.
Please note that slight variations in measurements may occur.
Actual color may differ slightly from the photos due to lighting and screen settings.

Overall Product Character:
- This short-sleeve Henley T-shirt is made in Japan by Whitesville, a label produced by Toyo Enterprises and rooted in the aesthetics of classic American sportswear. The overall design follows a traditional athletic-underwear-derived format, combining a three-button Henley neck, a tubular body, and a relatively slim silhouette. Rather than emphasizing heavy slub texture or exaggerated vintage roughness, this model is built around a more controlled and balanced fabric character, with a cleaner surface and a more streamlined overall appearance. As a result, it sits comfortably between vintage-inspired sportswear and practical everyday knitwear.

Fabric Construction:
- The body fabric is a 100% cotton medium-heavyweight jersey knit.

Yarn Specification (20-Count Combed Cotton Yarn):
- The jersey is knit from 20-count combed cotton yarn. In this context, the 20-count yarn size provides a moderate level of thickness, giving the fabric a noticeable but not overly heavy body. Because the yarn is combed, shorter fibers and excess impurities have been removed during spinning, resulting in a cleaner and more orderly yarn structure than rougher carded yarns. This contributes to a comparatively smoother surface and a more controlled visual texture, while still preserving a slight degree of natural irregularity from the yarn itself. The result is not a completely flat or overly polished surface, but rather a balanced texture with moderate body and a relatively refined knit face.

Surface Texture and Hand:
- Compared with rougher vintage-style jerseys that emphasize strong slub, coarse irregularity, or a dry and rugged hand, this fabric presents a more even and visually controlled surface. The texture remains natural and cotton-based, but the irregularity is subtle rather than dominant. In hand, the fabric retains softness and suppleness instead of a stiff or aggressively dry feel. This gives the material a balanced character: it has enough weight and substance to feel solid, while maintaining a smoother and more comfortable tactile quality than more rugged reproduction jerseys.

Knitting Method and Body Structure:
- The fabric is knit on a circular knitting machine and constructed as a tubular body. This means the torso section is produced as one continuous tube rather than being cut as separate front and back panels and then joined with side seams. From a construction standpoint, this side-seam-free format is a traditional T-shirt and undershirt specification often associated with older knitwear manufacturing. It creates a cleaner body structure and avoids seam buildup at the sides. In garment terms, the tubular format also contributes to the T-shirt's classic appearance and reinforces its connection to traditional sportswear and underwear-based knit construction.

Silhouette and Sleeve Construction:
- The T-shirt uses a classic short-sleeve layout with set-in sleeves. In contrast to raglan or other athletic sleeve variations, a set-in sleeve creates a more standard shoulder line and a cleaner outline across the upper torso. The overall fit is relatively slim, meaning the body sits closer to the torso than a relaxed or boxy fit, while still remaining within the range of wearable classic knitwear rather than functioning as an ultra-tight undershirt. This relatively trim cut helps the garment maintain a neat profile when worn alone and reduces excess bulk when layered under shirts, jackets, or sweatshirts.

Henley Neck Construction:
- The neckline follows a classic three-button Henley format. Structurally, the Henley design sits between a crew-neck T-shirt and a lightweight pullover shirt, using a front-opening placket to provide adjustability at the neck while preserving the simplicity of a pull-over knit garment. This format has long been associated with athletic underwear, military undergarments, and workwear-adjacent sportswear. In this model, the Henley neck is not treated as a decorative feature alone, but as a core part of the garment's construction identity. It contributes both to the visual character and to the historical sportswear references embedded in the design.

Neckband / Collar Rib Construction:
- The collar is finished with a ribbed neckband. A rib structure provides controlled elasticity around the neckline, allowing the neck opening to flex during wear while helping it return toward its original shape. Compared with the body jersey, the ribbed neckband has a tighter and more responsive knit character, which is appropriate for a stress-bearing area such as the collar.

Front Placket and Button Specification:
- The front placket is fitted with three 15 mm cat's-eye urea buttons. The cat's-eye shape refers to the recessed center channel around the button holes, a traditional button form that helps guide and protect the sewing thread. Urea buttons are commonly used in reproduction garments because they provide a hard, durable structure and a period-appropriate appearance distinct from lighter modern plastic buttons. In this garment, the button choice supports both the visual authenticity of the Henley format and the practical durability required in a repeatedly handled closure area.

Stitching and Seam Reinforcement (Double-Needle Construction):
- Key stress-bearing areas, including the collar attachment, shoulders, sleeve openings, and bottom hem, are sewn with double-needle stitching. Using two parallel rows of stitching, this construction helps distribute tension more evenly in areas subject to repeated movement and laundering. Interior seam allowances are finished with overlock stitching, helping prevent fraying and maintain seam integrity over time.

Sleeve Cuffs and Hem Construction:
- The sleeve openings and bottom hem are finished by turning the edges inward and securing them with double-needle stitching. This construction uses two parallel rows of stitches to hold the folded edges in place. On the inside, the raw edges of both the sleeve and hem allowances are neatly overlocked (serged), helping prevent fraying and supporting seam stability over time.

Unwashed State / Pre-Wash Status:
- This T-shirt is sold unwashed and has not been pre-washed during production. Because the fabric has not been compacted or relaxed through a wash process before sale, the jersey may initially feel slightly more open, less settled, and less compact than it will after the first wash. This is typical of unwashed cotton knitwear. The fabric in this state reflects its pre-laundered condition more directly, before the cotton fibers tighten and the knit structure settles into a denser post-wash form.

Post-Wash Texture Change:
- After washing, the cotton fibers naturally tighten and the knit structure draws in slightly, which causes the jersey to develop a denser and more substantial hand. This does not mean the fabric becomes harsh or overly stiff; rather, the knit gains a more settled and compact feel compared with its initial unwashed state. In practical terms, the post-wash fabric character becomes slightly firmer, more cohesive, and more clearly defined, which is a normal behavior for unwashed cotton jersey of this type.

Shrinkage Behavior:
- When washed in cold water and air-dried in the shade, shrinkage is generally expected to be minor and to occur mainly in the length direction. Width tends to remain relatively stable by comparison. This pattern is typical of many tubular cotton jersey garments, where vertical adjustment after washing is somewhat more noticeable than lateral reduction. However, because this is an unwashed garment, shrinkage behavior will still be influenced by laundering conditions. High heat, especially from hot water or tumble drying, can accelerate fiber contraction and produce greater and less predictable dimensional change.

Care Considerations:
- For more controlled post-wash results, cold-water washing and natural air-drying in the shade are recommended. These conditions reduce the stress placed on the cotton fibers and help limit excessive shrinkage. By contrast, hot water and machine drying introduce significantly more heat, which can cause the fabric to contract more aggressively and make the final size outcome less predictable. Because the garment is sold unwashed, care method has a more direct effect on how the fabric settles after purchase than it would on a pre-washed T-shirt.

Fit Use Case:
- The relatively slim fit makes this T-shirt adaptable to two primary uses. First, it can be worn as a standalone top, where the clean body line and controlled fabric surface allow the garment to present a neat, close-to-the-body profile. Second, it functions effectively as a layering piece, because the trim silhouette reduces excess fabric buildup under overshirts, jackets, and sweatshirts. In this sense, the pattern is positioned between traditional underwear-derived Henleys and modern casual T-shirts, retaining compatibility with both roles.

Packaging / Sales Format:
- This model is sold as a one-pack. This distinguishes it from multi-pack underwear-style offerings and places it more clearly in the category of an individually merchandised garment. In other words, although the design language draws from classic athletic underwear and sportswear, the presentation is that of a standalone single-piece item rather than a basic bundled undergarment pack.

Design Positioning Within the Brand:
- As a newer Whitesville release, this model brings together several core elements associated with the brand's knitwear direction: tubular-knit jersey construction, a relatively slim and streamlined silhouette, and design references drawn from classic sportswear. What distinguishes it is not an extreme reproduction emphasis on roughness or heavily slubbed fabric character, but rather a more controlled, balanced, and wearable interpretation of vintage-derived athletic knitwear. That positioning makes it suitable not only as a heritage-inspired item, but also as a practical daily-use T-shirt within a modern casual wardrobe.

Care Instructions:
- Machine wash cold (max. 86°F / 30°C) on a very gentle cycle.
- Do not use chlorine or oxygen bleach.
- Do not tumble dry.
- Hang dry in the shade.
- Iron on low heat with a pressing cloth.
- Can be dry cleaned with petroleum-based solvents (gentle process).
- Can be wet cleaned with a very gentle process.