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Browse all ESSENTIALS t-shirts →Sport Mesh Merch Long Sleeve Tee
The verdict
Fit
Likely the same boxy, relaxed cut as the rest of the "Merch" line; true to size for the loose silhouette.
Quality
Sport mesh is an open, lighter-weight knit, prioritizing texture and airflow over heavyweight construction.
Is the price fair?
$95 is premium for a mesh long sleeve; most of the cost is the brand rather than the fabric.
Best for
Shoppers wanting a textured, breathable long-sleeve layer with the brand's branding.
Care
Hand wash or gentle cycle cold and lay flat to dry to protect the mesh weave.
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.
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