How many long sleeve T-shirts you need for winter

Short answer: Three to four long sleeve T-shirts is a good starting point for a cool winter if you can wash every week. If you need more, it depends on how often you wash and whether you wear them as the outer layer or next to the skin.

Start with your washing rhythm

The number depends mostly on how often you wash. If you run a machine once a week, three to four are enough for the weekdays. If you wash less often, you need more. Think about how many days you wear the shirt before it joins the pile, and count backwards from there.

Under a sweater or on its own

Use them differently. Some are worn next to the skin under a sweatshirt, others are the outer layer on a mild day indoors. Those close to the body should sit smooth without hanging, and those you wear alone can have a little more fabric and a nicer neckline.

Length and sleeves

The sleeves should reach the wrist, even when you stretch your arms forward, and the hem should stay down when you reach up. Many only find out after buying that the shirt is too short. Bend and raise your arms in the fitting room before you decide, so you do not end up with a cold back.

Colours that can be mixed

Stay with calm colours that go with the rest of your clothes. Black, grey, navy and a single muted tone go a long way and make the morning quick. Do not choose ten different ones, because then you have more pieces that do not match, and long sleeves are only worth something when you wear them.

Use them for several things

They are not only worn in the cold. Many wear them in bed, at home on the sofa and as a middle layer under a thicker sweater. Look at the long sleeve models and think about which situations you will use them in, so you do not buy one that only suits a single occasion.

Together with the bottom layer

At work or out in the cold, a pair of soft bamboo boxer briefs can make the day more comfortable, because you do not have to think about seams and elastic. What sits next to the skin deserves the same thought as the top, so choose a fit that does not pinch.

Home days and weekends

On days at home, a long sleeve T-shirt and a pair of trousers can be the whole outfit. If you want to bring it together as a set, look at the bamboo jogging sets, which suit that kind of day. Choose something soft you can also sleep in if you tend to feel cold.

Washing so they last

Long sleeve T-shirts are often washed more than other items, so follow the care label. Wash at a low temperature, turn them inside out if you like, and skip fabric softener where you can. Let them dry fully before putting them away, and lay them flat in the drawer so the sleeves do not crease.

Frequently asked questions

How many long sleeve T-shirts are enough for a winter?

Three to four is a good starting point if you wash every week. If you wash less often, or wear them as nightwear, take one or two more so you always have a clean one.

Should a long sleeve T-shirt fit close or loose?

It depends on how you wear it. Under a sweater it sits best smooth, and alone it can be a little looser. The sleeves should always reach the wrist, though.

Can I use the same one to sleep in?

Yes, many do. Choose a soft model without sharp seams and change it after a couple of nights, so it is not worn for too long without washing.

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