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Merch Long Sleeve Tee

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The verdict

A basic long-sleeve tee at $100 is steep pricing driven mostly by the brand name rather than anything unusual in the construction.

Fit

Expect the brand's typical boxy, dropped-shoulder cut; true to size for the relaxed silhouette, size down for something more fitted.

Quality

Likely a straightforward cotton jersey long sleeve, built simply in line with the "Merch" naming rather than a heavier or more technical fabric.

Is the price fair?

$100 is premium-tier for a plain long-sleeve tee; buyers are largely paying for the label.

Best for

Fans of the brand who want a simple long-sleeve basic and don't mind premium logo-tee pricing.

Care

Wash cold inside out and tumble dry low.

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What owners report about ESSENTIALS t-shirts

Reviewers describe the tees as heavier and more substantial than typical basics at this price point, which is called out as the line's main quality signal. The fabric is treated as delicate rather than tough: wash guides warn that heat from a washing machine or dryer can shrink the shirts, so hand-washing cold and air-drying is the recommended care routine. The cut runs boxy and oversized rather than fitted.

Strengths
The heavier cotton weight is repeatedly cited as the reason the tees feel like better quality than similarly priced basics.
Watch out for
The fabric is treated as shrink-prone under heat, so machine washing hot or tumble drying is flagged as a risk.
Sizing
The fit runs boxy and oversized; guides recommend sizing down one full size for a trimmer look, or staying true to size for the intended relaxed silhouette.

About ESSENTIALS's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: Is Essentials Worth It? Everything You Need To Know · How to Wash Fear of God Essentials? | Crepslocker

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