Joyful Noise Long Sleeve Tee

This is the shirt he reaches for on the way out the door, wears to church, and layers under everything once the weather turns, with the Make a Joyful Noise print, a band of Bibles playing their hearts out under Sing. Praise. Repeat. Long sleeves mean it works across seasons, under a hoodie or jacket in winter or on its own when the mornings turn cool. It comes in adult and youth fits, so father and son can wear the same shirt, and both are built to hold up.

The fabric

The adult tee is 100% combed cotton in a 22-singles, 6.5 oz heavy weight, cut 2 inches longer in the body than the standard Classic Tee so it stays tucked and doesn't ride up when he reaches or sits. The youth tee is 100% combed cotton in a 28-singles, 5.3 oz mid weight, substantial enough to hold its shape without being heavy or hot on a kid. Combing the cotton removes the short, rough fibers, which gives both fits a smooth hand and keeps it from feeling scratchy. Marle colors like Athletic Heather carry a touch of viscose at 15% for that soft heathered look.

The fabric is preshrunk, so what he tries on is close to what he keeps after wash number ten.

How it fits

A regular fit through the body and sleeves in both fits. Adult runs 2 inches longer than a standard tee for better coverage and a cleaner tuck; youth is cut to standard length, easy to pull on and off and roomy enough to move in. Neck ribbing keeps the collar from stretching out after being pulled on and off, and shoulder to shoulder tape holds the shirt's shape across the back through repeated wear.

Construction and finishing

Side seamed for a cleaner drape that doesn't twist in the wash, with double needle hems at the sleeves and bottom for durability where clothes usually give out first. These are the details that make it a real wardrobe piece rather than a throwaway layer, and let it get handed down to a younger brother.

Choosing a fit and color

Adult runs true to adult men's sizing, Small through 3X-Large, in Athletic Heather or Bone. Youth covers sizes 8 through 16 in Athletic Heather. Pick the fit first, then the color and size. Check the size chart against his measurements before ordering, especially for a younger wearer, since kids grow through a size fast.

Buying this as a gift

This is a safe gift for a teenager or a young man who is particular about how his clothes fit and feel, and just as easy for a boy who has opinions about what he wears. A long sleeve tee is one of those pieces people never buy enough of for themselves, and a well-made one earns a spot in the regular rotation. Check the size chart before you order to land the right fit.

Specs

• Adult: heavy weight 6.5 oz, 22-singles, 100% combed cotton (heathers 15% viscose), cut 2 inches longer than the standard Classic Tee
• Youth: mid weight 5.3 oz, 28-singles, 100% combed cotton (marles 15% viscose)
• Regular fit through the body and sleeves
• Neck ribbing for a collar that holds its shape
• Side seamed construction
• Shoulder to shoulder tape
• Double needle hems
• Preshrunk to minimize shrinkage
• Made in Bangladesh

Size and fit

Regular cut in both fits, so most take their normal size. Adult runs true to adult men's sizing with a longer body than a standard tee, so keep that in mind if he prefers a shorter hem; youth runs true to standard kids' sizing. A full size chart is available on this page, so check it against his measurements before ordering to get the fit right the first time.

Care

• Machine wash cold with like colors
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not dry clean
• Do not iron if printed
• Line dry in shade

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