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Best men's T-shirts by Canadian brands

Article content Article content House of Blanks is an in-house project of Roopa Knitting Mills, a Canadian manufacturer that partners with brands like J. Crew, SSENSE, Vans and Supreme. The brand prioritizes simple designs, plain yet bold colours and high-quality materials. Article content The 1009 Heavyweight T-Shirt isn't the market's heaviest, but at 275 GSM (grams per square metre), it's notably heavier than most tested. It's a bit long for my taste, but the quality feels excellent, and the neckline is pleasantly tight. There's also a good choice of colours. There are 16 options right now, including some more unusual seasonal drops, like 'Collegiate Purple.' When on sale for about $22.50, it's an exceptional value. Article content Article content Muttonhead ( produces 90 per cent of its products in the Toronto region, the rest elsewhere in Canada or New York. The brand's apparel is built for those 'who move between city streets and mountain trails,' although to be fair, this isn't particularly evident in its T-shirt designs. Article content Article content The Pocket Tee is probably the T-shirt that stands out the most in collection, but I tried the Heavy Weight Tee, which is what I want to wear most of the time in Canada. It's also one of the brand's best sellers. Note that the brand's shirts are longer than average, something to consider if you're shorter. Although I usually stick to plain T-shirts, the brand sometimes offers fun embroideries. It's probably what I'll pick next time. Article content Simons, Quebec's fashion giant, offers a lot of T-shirts. I've done the math: if we only count regular T-shirt cuts (so nothing with a pocket or sleeveless) and we include colors, there are over 230 different options to choose from right now, from the 'Waffle Nautical T-Shirt' to the 'Standard Fit Rolled-Hem T-Shirt in Baby Blue' and the 'Cropped T-Shirt in Taupe.' Many fall under the Vision program, using eco-conscious materials. Article content While I haven't tested them all, the Dressy Pima Jersey T-Shirt is notably soft and comfortable. There are better options for classic T-shirts in this list, but Simons excels at offering unique materials and a variety of designs. Article content