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Browse all Naked & Famous t-shirts →Crewneck T-shirt - ELS Recycled Cotton Slub - Black
The verdict
Fit
Recycled cotton with slub texture may fit less predictably than virgin cotton; try before buying. Standard crewneck depth.
Quality
ELS recycled fiber is respected in the industry; slub adds texture and visual interest. Quality is solid.
Is the price fair?
Premium price for a recycled-fiber tee; justified by material choice and brand reputation.
Best for
A conscious shopper wanting a quality black crewneck that prioritizes recycled input.
Care
Wash in cool water with similar colors; the slub texture may shift appearance slightly with wear.
What owners report about Naked & Famous t-shirts
Coverage of this t-shirt range centers on its circular-knit construction: the tees are knit and sewn in Montreal by a family-owned factory that has been making tube-knits for decades, and reviewers single out that there are no side seams and even the collar is seamless. The jersey is repeatedly described as very heavy for a basic tee while still soft, which editorial coverage credits to double ring-spun cotton. Most third-party coverage is editorial rather than long-term owner feedback, so there is little on-record reporting about shrinkage or durability over years of wear.
- Strengths
- Reviewers consistently praise the seam-free tubular construction — including a seamless collar that coverage calls unusual at this price — paired with a heavy but soft ring-spun jersey.
- Watch out for
- The fabric is notably heavier than a typical basic tee, and long-term owner reports on how it holds up are scarce, so the durability case rests on construction rather than a documented track record.
- Sizing
- Editorial coverage describes the cut as having a slightly longer body and slightly shorter sleeves, with no widespread reports of the tees running small or large.
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