Never worry about "Saving" Your Favorite Tee For Special Occasions
Like wear a crisp black t-shirt often without buying a new one every 3 months
Never experience most of the t-shirt still being fine but the collar or seams look old so needs to be replaced.
Spend less time ironing a t-shirt in the morning
🦾 Engineered Staples Built to Endure
🦾 Engineered Staples Built to Endure
- Designed Wear Experience to be "Seriously Soft"
- Color still looks deep & vibrant after more than 20x washes
- Collar retains shape after more than 20x washes
- Flat stitching so your heavy t-shirt feels distraction
Fast Fashion Basics
Basic Short Staple Cotton
Single
Jersey Heavy Cotton
Thin
Rib Collar
Thick Layered Overlocked Seams
Average comfort that gets worse as your wash it
Save your favorite t-shirt for special occasions
Unexpected t-shirt failure. Feel like I just bought this and the collar looks wrinkled, fabric is warped or seams look faded
Spend 15 minutes doing the world greatest ironing job to make sure there are no wrinkles
❌ Fast Fashion Designed To Fall Apart
❌ Fast Fashion Designed To Fall Apart
- Feels like lite-sandpaper shortly after a couple of washes
- Color starts to fade after a couple of washes
- Collar starts to crumple and look old after a couple of washes
- Thick layered seams that rub against your skin
ENGINEERED EVERYDAY STAPLES
Luxury Raw Materials & Performance Innovation = Engineered Staples
Comfort For Flow State
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ENGINEERED STAPLES FOR MONDAY
Luxury Raw Materials & Performance Innovation = Engineered Staples
1st Principles Approach To Softness
Many of us do our best work in a black T-shirt—so it should help us slip into flow, not pull us out of it. We use a proprietary blend of material science and fabric engineering to create a fabric with an exceptionally smooth, calming sensory feel.
Our comfort and quality outperform anything in fast fashion.
Embedded Longevity Deep Color Fading Resistance
Once a black T-shirt fades, it’s no longer suitable for a professional setting. That’s why we use the finest long-staple fibers to maximize color vibrancy and delay the onset of pilling, helping your tee stay richer and darker for longer.
The collar is the first detail people notice. A wrinkled collar instantly undermines an otherwise sharp outfit. We use a reinforced, thick ribbing construction to preserve the collar’s structure and prevent the dreaded “bacon collar.”
History of this development
History of this development
May 25' - July 25' - Final Specs
Fabric Specs
- GSM = 260
- Construction = Doubleknit **Redacted** (confidential)
- Yarn = **Redacted** (confidential)
- Finish = **Redacted** (confidential)
Garment Detail
- 2x2 Ribbed Collar
- Flatlock seaming all over
- Zig-zag stitched label
Mar 25' - May 25' - Fabric Trial 3 & Garment Trial 3
Request specifications
GSM = 250
Construction = Doubleknit **Redacted** (confidential)
Yarn = **Redacted** (confidential)
Finish = **Redacted** (confidential) --> revised
Brief:
Heavyweight cotton with smooth handfeel
Heavyweight cotton with the bounciness of fleece
Heavyweight cotton protects from cold weather
Fabric still looks vibrant after 50 washes
Weartest feedback
Good Feedback
"Incredibly soft"
"Great drape"
"Color looks Dark!"
Points to improve
"Fabric feels slippery"
Jan 25' - Mar 25' - Fabric Trial 2 & Garment Trial 2
Fabric Trial II - New specifications
GSM = 250 --> revised
Construction = Doubleknit **Redacted** (confidential)
Yarn = **Redacted** (confidential) --> revised
Finish = **Redacted** (confidential)
Fabric Trial II - Weartest feedback
Good Feedback
"Incredibly soft"
"Great drape"
"Color looks Dark!"
Points to improve
"Seams feel thick"
"Fabric feels slick, reminds me of a running t-shirt."
Nov 25' - Jan 25' - Fabric Trial 1 & Garment Trial 1
Fabric Specs
- Raw Material = Supima Cotton
- Material Composition = 95% Cotton & 5 Spandex
- Weight = 270 gsm
- Construction = Doubleknit **Redacted** (confidential)
- Yarn = **Redacted** (confidential)
Why
- Maximize longetivity of color = Long Staple Fibers
- Reduce pilling effect = Long Staple Fibers
- Some stretch for everyday comfort = 5% Spandex
- Structured Drape For Semi-formal aestethic + Suitable for Cold Climates = 250+ gsm
- "Collar has some waves" - "Seams feel very thick"
Our Thinking
- Right on brief. Weight is in a good range
- Right on brief. Tunnels create extra bounch/cushion in the fabric
- Improve the color depth. Should be blacker
- Body fabric is not suitable for a durable collar. Use ribbed fabric for collar
- Because fabric is heavy = thick. Normal seams are stacked so it it creates thick layers. Cannot reduce fabric weight, so must use different stitching method.
Oct 25' - Nov 25' - Competitor Analyses
Brand - Style
- "Zara" - Heavyweight T-Shirt
- "Marco Polo" - Heavyweight T-Shirt
- "Uniqlo "- Airism Oversized T-Shirt
- "COS" - Mock Neck Heavy T-Shirt
- "ICON" Amsterdam - Heavy Weight T-Shirt
Insights
Fabric has good weight. Spandex unravels easily. Sizing = good
Fabric turns rough after washing 10x. Ribbed collar is interesting
Fabric includes polyester on the skin side = Not for the winter season
Fabric deforms & fades after washing 5x. Sizing = too informal
YOUR QUESTIONS. ANSWERED
Have questions? We’re here to help
EMAIL:
team@kitwork.shop
Do you ship to the USA?
Yes. Prices adjust automatically based on U.S. duty and import tariffs. When checking out, select “USA” as your shipping country and enter your address to see the final landed cost.
Why do you use "SUPIMA Cotton" vs "Common Cotton"?
Our goal was to create an engineered staple T-shirt that stays looking new for as long as possible—deep black, no fading, no pilling, and a smooth surface wash after wash.
To achieve this, we use Supima® cotton, one of the finest raw materials on Earth. Its exceptionally long fibers deliver richer color saturation, superior softness, and far greater resistance to pilling compared to common cotton.
Are your Duties & VAT included?
Yes, the checkout process includes all VAT and duties.
What is your return policy?
We accept returns within 14 days of delivery. Returned items must be unworn, unwashed, and include the original label.
To start a return, email us at team@kitwork.com, and we’ll send you the return form and instructions.
How long does it take to ship?
Orders are typically processed and shipped within 48–72 hours. You’ll receive a shipping confirmation email as soon as your order is on its way.
Fast shipping
Orders processed within 48 hours.
Customer service
We personally answer emails and messages every day. We get a lot of emails so I try my best to respond within 12 hours.