Men's T-shirts and tank tops

NORDBLANC men’s T-shirts for everyday wear and sport. Choose from cotton T-shirts and polo shirts in 100% cotton, organic cotton T-shirts, technical T-shirts with DRYFOR fibre, cycling jerseys and UV T-shirts with UPF 50+.

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What you'll find in this category

Cotton t-shirts & tank tops - NORDBLANC men’s cotton T-shirts in 100% cotton for everyday wear, mostly short-sleeved and some with a small print. You can also choose T-shirts in 100% organic cotton and polo shirts with a collar.
Functional t-shirts & tank tops - NORDBLANC men’s technical T-shirts for running and fitness, some also for hiking and cycling. Light polyester or nylon with elastane and DRYFOR technical fibre wick away sweat; you can also choose perforated T-shirts and models with reflective details.
UV T-shirts - NORDBLANC men’s UV T-shirts with UPF 50+ protection according to the manufacturer’s data, with short or long sleeves. The light, stretchy nylon with elastane fits close to the body and dries quickly - for the water, swimming and surfing.
Cycling t-shirts - NORDBLANC men’s cycling T-shirts and jerseys with DRYFOR technical fibre and reflective details. The jerseys have an anti-slip strip in the hem, and most also a back pocket; you can choose short or long sleeves.

How to choose a men’s T-shirt for your needs

First, decide between cotton and a technical fabric: cotton is comfortable for everyday wear, while sport calls for a fabric that wicks sweat and dries quickly. Then choose the cut and features according to the activity - a back pocket, reflective details or long sleeves.

For everyday wear

For everyday wear, there are cotton T-shirts - all in 100% cotton, some in organic cotton. For work or a meeting, reach for a polo shirt with a collar, which looks smarter than a plain T-shirt. Cotton is soft and airy, but it soaks up sweat and dries slowly - so for sport, choose a technical T-shirt.

For running, fitness and hiking

Technical T-shirts are made of light polyester, the perforated models of nylon with elastane. Their DRYFOR fibre wicks sweat away from your body, so the T-shirt dries quickly even during intense training. The fabric stretches and breathes, and several models also have reflective details that make you visible at dusk. For sport in the cold, there is also a long-sleeved top in stretchy powerfleece.

For cycling

On the bike, you’ll appreciate cycling tops with DRYFOR fibre, which wicks sweat, and reflective details for better visibility on the road. The jerseys are mostly cut close to the body and have an anti-slip strip in the hem that keeps the jersey in place. Most jerseys have a back pocket; you can choose short or long sleeves and a full-zip jersey. For mountain biking, there is a technical cycling T-shirt in a stretchy fabric.

For the water and the sun

By the water, you’ll appreciate UV T-shirts with UPF 50+ protection (manufacturer’s data). The close fit doesn’t get in the way when swimming or surfing, and the nylon with elastane dries quickly after a swim. You can choose short or long sleeves.

Understanding materials and labels

100% cotton - soft, pleasant on the skin and airy. But it soaks up sweat and dries slowly, so it suits everyday wear.
Organic cotton - some of the cotton T-shirts are made of 100% organic cotton; you wear and wash them just like regular cotton.
Synthetics (polyester, nylon) - the technical, cycling and UV T-shirts are made of synthetic fibres, which don’t absorb water the way cotton does and dry quickly; where elastane is also in the composition, the fabric stretches more.
DRYFOR - a fibre that doesn’t hold on to sweat: tiny channels on its surface carry it to the outside of the T-shirt, where it evaporates quickly.
UPF 50+ - the garment’s ultraviolet protection factor; in this range, the UV T-shirts carry it (according to the manufacturer’s data).
Reflective details and anti-slip strip - reflective areas bounce back light, so you’re more visible at dusk and in the dark; a silicone or printed strip in the hem of a jersey keeps it in place.

How to wash men’s T-shirts

Turn T-shirts inside out before washing - the print will last longer - and follow the care label. For technical, cycling and UV T-shirts, leave out fabric softener - it clogs the fibres, and the T-shirts then wick sweat less well; they dry quickly, so just hang them up. Cotton can shrink in a tumble dryer on a high heat.

Technologies and materials

DRYFOR®

A functional fiber that excellently absorbs body moisture and wicks away sweat. Thanks to the micro-grooves on its surface, moisture is efficiently carried to the outer side of the fabric where it evaporates quickly, keeping your skin dry and comfortable. This property allows the material to provide perfect body temperature regulation.

Frequently asked questions

What men’s T-shirt should I wear for running and the gym?

For running and the gym, wear a technical T-shirt that doesn’t hold sweat and dries quickly. NORDBLANC men’s technical T-shirts wick sweat thanks to DRYFOR fibre; most are made of 100% polyester, the perforated models of nylon with elastane, and some have reflective details for running at dusk. Save cotton T-shirts for leisure - they soak up sweat, get heavy and dry slowly.

What’s the difference between a men’s cycling jersey and a technical T-shirt?

A cycling jersey is cut for the bike: it fits close to the body so it doesn’t flap as you ride, and an anti-slip strip in the hem stops it riding up. Most NORDBLANC men’s jerseys also have a back pocket, and all the cycling tops have reflective details and DRYFOR technical fibre. A technical T-shirt has neither a pocket nor an anti-slip hem and is better suited to running, fitness and hiking.

What does UPF 50+ mean on men’s UV T-shirts?

It is the garment’s ultraviolet protection factor. A value of 50 means that roughly one-fiftieth of the UV radiation gets through the fabric; the 50+ rating belongs to the highest protection category. NORDBLANC men’s UV T-shirts have UPF 50+ according to the manufacturer’s data, are made of light nylon with elastane and dry quickly, so they are suitable for the water and water sports. You still need sunscreen on your face, neck and anywhere the T-shirt doesn’t cover.

What is a men’s polo shirt?

A polo shirt is a T-shirt with a collar that sits halfway between a T-shirt and a shirt. It works well where a plain T-shirt is too casual and a shirt unnecessarily formal - for work, travel and the weekend. NORDBLANC men’s polo shirts are made of 100% cotton, so they are soft and comfortable to wear all day.