The Best White Tank Tops You Can Buy
Merz b. Schwanen Ribbed Tank Top
As the weather gets warmer, we slowly start stripping away the heavier layers and reaching for more breathable options. We also tend to wear our jackets and shirts open more often. I know many of you wear a T-shirt under your shirt all year round. I don't, so I usually swap it for a tank top, especially when I plan to wear my shirt open.
I have always liked the vintage aesthetic of a well-made ribbed tank paired with a good shirt. For years I wore old military surplus tanks, but eventually I decided to look for the perfect ribbed tank top that is actually available on the market today.
Finding one isn't difficult if you're happy to buy from fast-fashion brands. Finding a quality version, however, is not that easy. My criteria were simple: 100% cotton and made in an ethical production environment. I spent some time researching the market and found a few good options. Below is a list of some of the best-quality tank tops available today.
Merz b. Schwanen
Ribbed Tank Top
Price: 70€ – get it here
Made in Portugal
Scott Fraser Collection
Perforated vest
Price for a 2-pack: £42 – get it here
Made in Poland
The Real McCoy's
2pcs Pack Undershirt White
Price: 130€ – get it here
Made in Japan
Zimmerli
Richelieu Tank Top
Price: 149€ – get it here
Made in Switzerland
Armor Lux
Openwork knit tank top
Price: 29€ – get it here
Made in France
Fortela
Dylan Cotton Tank Top
Price: 70€ – get it here
Made in Italy
Sunspel
Cellular Cotton Underwear Vest
Price: 55€ – get it here
Made in Portugal
Schostal Roma
Canotta Filo Scozia
Ribbed version – price: 60€ – get it here here
Made in Italy
Knickerbocker
Rib Tank
Price: 64,95€ – get it here.
Made in Portugal
Ferrys
5242 Ribbed Scottish Yarn Tank Top
Price: 17,50€ – get it here here
Made in Spain
Velva Sheen
Rib Tank Top
Price: 65€ – get it here
Made in USA
Indigofera
Frank Tank - Cockatoo White Cotton Rib
Price: 67,95€ – get it here
Made in Portugal
Wythe
Tubular Cotton Ribbed Tank Top
Price: 42,95€ – get it here.
Made in Peru
Fleurs De Bagne
Le Marcel “Gileton du Pegriot”
Price: 60€ – get it here
Made in France
When choosing the right tank top, it ultimately comes down to personal preference. Some people will prefer a finer texture, others a more rugged vintage look, and of course price also plays a role. All of the options on this list are well made and produced in better conditions than their fast-fashion counterparts, so you can't really go wrong with any of them.
I would love to hear which one is your favourite.
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