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Browse all 3sixteen t-shirts →Training Cutoff Tee ~ Stonewash Black
The verdict
Fit
Cropped, athletic fit as standard for training tees. Stonewash is a surface treatment and doesn't affect fit or comfort.
Quality
Stonewash tees use the same base construction as regular training tees but with an additional finishing process. Expect slightly softer fabric and a worn-in appearance; durability is solid.
Is the price fair?
The $15 premium over standard training cutoffs reflects the stonewash finishing. Fair if you value the vintage look; otherwise, the regular version is equivalent.
Best for
Vintage-style enthusiasts who want the softness and aged appearance of stonewash without sacrificing activewear durability.
Care
Stonewash finishes can lighten further with each wash; cold water and mild detergent preserve the effect longer.
What owners report about 3sixteen t-shirts
Owners and reviewers treat 3sixteen's tees as dense, heavy shirts built more like the brand's denim than a throwaway basic — Heddels rated the fabric heavy and called the construction clean, filing it as a shirt for years of continuous wear rather than an exciting one. The recurring ownership story is shrinkage: one forum owner reported a tee losing almost three inches of length and two of width after a cold wash and hang dry, far beyond what the brand's size guidance stated, and got little help from customer service. The fit runs slim, and reviewers note small nitpicks like the collar tag crinkling after a wash and overlocked side seams on the cut-and-sewn version.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently rate the heavyweight fabric and construction quality as the draw — a plain, hard-wearing shirt expected to last a couple of years of continuous use.
- Watch out for
- First-wash shrinkage is the recurring complaint — owners report losing more length and width than the brand's own guidance states, and customer service reportedly would not exchange a shrunken shirt.
- Sizing
- The cut is slim to begin with and owners report substantial first-wash shrinkage, so size up if between sizes and wash cold and hang dry.
About 3sixteen's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: 3sixteen 2 Pack Crewneck Heavyweight Tees Review — Heddels · A warning for 3sixteen tees — DressedWell forum
