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Browse all John Elliott t-shirts →Recycled Cotton LS University Tee / Black
The verdict
Fit
Cut runs typical of John Elliott's loose, relaxed silhouette; expect a roomy chest and shoulders, with length around mid-hip. Size up only if you prefer baggier proportions.
Quality
Recycled cotton at this price suggests solid mid-weight construction; John Elliott's basics are known for holding their shape through multiple washes, though recycled fiber can soften faster than virgin cotton.
Is the price fair?
At $98, this sits at mid-premium for a men's tee; fair value if the recycled material justification aligns with your sustainability stance, otherwise slight brand tax for the name.
Best for
Men wanting a consciously-produced everyday tee that works layered or worn alone in neutral tones.
Care
Machine wash cold and tumble dry on low; the recycled content may pill slightly with friction, so turn inside out for the first few washes.
What owners report about John Elliott t-shirts
Forum owners on Styleforum and NikeTalk discuss the tee range mostly as a fit question: most cuts are reported true to size, owners commonly size down one on the oversized models for a regular fit, and the Co-Mix and all-cotton versions are said to run slightly smaller than the other fabrications. Owners report little shrinkage because the fabrics come pre-shrunk, provided the tees are washed cold and hung to dry. Criticism of the brand centers on price and after-sales service: one detailed owner account of a John Elliott garment wearing through in the armpits after two wears concluded the brand "has incredibly poor quality goods" and reported the company ignoring repeated complaints across email and social channels.
- Strengths
- Owners report consistent, well-documented fits across the tee lineup with minimal shrinkage when care instructions are followed.
- Watch out for
- Premium pricing draws mixed value sentiment, and at least one detailed owner account describes a garment failing after two wears with no response from customer service.
- Sizing
- Most of the tees run true to size; size down one on the oversized models for a regular fit, and expect the Co-Mix and 100% cotton versions to run slightly smaller than the other fabrics.
About John Elliott's t-shirts line as a whole. Sources: The John Elliott Community Guide to Collections and Stockists — Styleforum · John Elliott — official affiliate thread — Styleforum · John Elliott + Co Thread — NikeTalk · John Elliott — expensive clothes poor quality and awful customer service — Well Dressed Dad
