SOFTNESS
Soft from day one. Still soft at wash twenty.
Wash it, dry it, wash it again. It comes out feeling like it did in the bag. No breaking-in period, no itchy tags.
021 ESSENTIAL T-SHIRT
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Hugs arms and chest, room in the midsection. Zero polyester. Buttery soft. Minimal shrink.
David is 6'1 wearing size L
COLOR: BLACK
SIZE: Large
David is 6'1 wearing size L
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The Essential Drop-Cut is the everyday tee done right: tailored through the arms, chest, and shoulders, just the right amount of room at the waist, finished with a drop-cut hem that hangs clean over your belt line. Cut from 95% combed cotton with 5% stretch and zero polyester, it’s soft out of the bag, still soft twenty washes in, ultra-breathable and moves with you instead of clinging.
Athletic Cut: Fitted through the arms, chest, and shoulders but leaves room in the midsection.
Length: Drop-cut hem hits below the belt line, front and back.
Runs true to size. Between sizes? Size up.
- 95% combed cotton, 5% spandex. Zero polyester.
- Lightweight 145 gsm (4.3 oz) jersey. Wears cool, drapes clean.
- Fabric will shrink minimally (5%) on a low heat setting in the dryer.
- Machine wash in a cold and delicate setting only. Tumble dry on the lowest setting, or hang dry to minimize shrinking.
SIZE CHART
Find your size instantly.
Between sizes? Size up.
S
WEIGHT
135–16061–73
lbs
M
WEIGHT
160–18573–84
lbs
L
WEIGHT
185–20584–93
lbs
XL
WEIGHT
205–23593–107
lbs
XXL
WEIGHT
235–260107–118
lbs
HEIGHT
True to size from 5'8"–6'4". Taller? Size up.
Covered for 100 days.
If seams, stitching, or shape give out under normal wear, we replace it free within 100 days. No forms, no interrogation. Wrong size? Exchanges are free within 30 days, unworn with tags on. Changed your mind? Returns work within 30 days too, you just cover the return shipping.
- Free 30-day size exchanges
- 30-day returns (you cover return postage)
- 100-day free replacement on any defect
- Support answered by a real human
Questions? orders@021originals.com
At your door in 4 to 6 business days.
Your order ships within 2 business days from San Diego, California, then spends 2 to 4 in transit depending on where you are. Tracking hits your inbox the moment it leaves.
- Free shipping on orders over $100
- Tracking emailed at dispatch
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The Essential Drop-Cut is the everyday tee done right: tailored through the arms, chest, and shoulders, just the right amount of room at the waist, finished with a drop-cut hem that hangs clean over your belt line. Cut from 95% combed cotton with 5% stretch and zero polyester, it’s soft out of the bag, still soft twenty washes in, ultra-breathable and moves with you instead of clinging.
Athletic Cut: Fitted through the arms, chest, and shoulders but leaves room in the midsection.
Length: Drop-cut hem hits below the belt line, front and back.
Runs true to size. Between sizes? Size up.
- 95% combed cotton, 5% spandex. Zero polyester.
- Lightweight 145 gsm (4.3 oz) jersey. Wears cool, drapes clean.
- Fabric will shrink minimally (5%) on a low heat setting in the dryer.
- Machine wash in a cold and delicate setting only. Tumble dry on the lowest setting, or hang dry to minimize shrinking.
THE 021 FIT
Finally. A tee that fits like you work out.
Regular tees hang off you like a bag or cling to your stomach. Tailored to make your arms look buff, your shoulders broader, your waist trimmer. You look like you work out without wearing a shirt that screams it. It’s the one people notice without knowing why.
THE BUILD
Every Detail, Done to a Tee.
MATERIAL
Stays cool when it’s hot. Nothing plasticky.
95% cotton, 0% polyester. No synthetic sheen, no trapped sweat, no smell by 2pm.
DURABILITY
Survives the dryer. Outlives your drawer.
4-way stretch that snaps back. No pilling, no stretched collar, no surprise crop top.
VERSATILITY
Wear it Everywhere.
One Shirt for any occasion. Dress it up. Dress it down. No more buying different shirts for every part of your life.
Stays cool when it’s hot. Nothing plasticky.
95% cotton, 0% polyester. No synthetic sheen, no trapped sweat, no smell by 2pm.
Survives the dryer.
Outlives your drawer.
4-way stretch that snaps back. No pilling, no stretched collar, no surprise crop top.
Wear it Everywhere.
One Shirt for any occasion. Dress it up. Dress it down. No more buying different shirts for every part of your life.
THE 021 DIFFERENCE
How much plastic is in your shirt?
“Athletic fit” usually means polyester with good marketing. Here’s what the labels say.
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Big-Name Athletic Tees | |
|---|---|---|
| Polyester | 0% | 25% to 62% |
| Blend | 95% cotton / 5% spandex | Mostly poly-cotton |
| Guarantee | 100 days | 30 days |
| Price | $28 | $35 to $54 |
Customer Reviews
Overall rating: 4.7 / 5 from 87 reviews.
Comfy for the price!
Love the soft stretchy material, wish it was just a touch thinner but still love it. It gives the stretch without the bacon neck or stretch marks that occur with other shorts. Great quality!
Fits great feels even better!!!
My favorite tshirt great fit.
This T-shirt feels pretty good. I love it. It is definitely worth it. The price is very good. I will recommend 100% to buy one of these T-shirts
I’m 6’1” 208 and the XL fits perfect. I had all of the Bylt, Good life. And the really are legit!
Love the shirt
I love this shirt
I like them. Likely will buy more. Shipping times are disrespectful.
Great color, chicks dig it. Good fit and very comfortable fabric.
Great fit, well made.
Very well made. Great look and fit.
These shirts are amazing! I usually order fresh clean threads and these are hands down way better.
High Quality Garment Material and Perfect Fit. I’m 5’8”/ 156 lbs. medium size T-Shirt fits exactly how it was advertised. The material is soft and comfortable. I highly recommend this product.
Great fit. Very comfortable.
Dont care for the fit. Fabric is good.
Dont care for the fit
Fabric is good but the fit is not.
Great shirt.
Excellent fit and feel! Not scratchy at all and enough subtle stretch to ensure it will keep its shape. Will order more come spring.
Usually size L, which is what I ordered, but should have ordered the XL. Seems like they run on the smaller side. I ordered 4 tee shirts
Great fit! I am 5’9” 180lbs, muscular build. Bought size large. The fabric has great stretch. Shrinks very slightly if dried on medium or high heat. I prefer XL In the drop cut version but for straight hem large is perfect.
Love it!
The fabric feels like cheap plastic and is not soft or comfortable at all. There is absolutely nothing I liked about this shirt. It was a complete waste of money. I wouldn’t wear it even if it were given to me for free, and I would never buy another one.
The fabric feels great, the color looks great, but my arms don't fill the sleeve as it should- yet. I was hoping for a slightly tighter fit. I just don't have the arms to fit the sleeve. I will likely purchase more though as the material is fantastic.
The collar is too stretched out.
Great fit and look for workout shirts
Nice!
Best fitting shirt I have.
These shirts are amazing. I can’t wait to order more
Good quality shirt. Rivals alo at a third of the price
I have liked the quality and stretch with the spandex. The fit is as advertised. I will be ordering more.
Love it! The material is great and fits perfectly around the arms and torso!
Super great fit. High quality shirt.
Ordered 2 shirts for my son. Impressed with the quality AND fit!!
It’s a great fit. The material feels great as well!
Best quality and fit ever. A bargain at price
Excellent fit and quality!!! Best Tee ever!!
So I used to get the YoungLA perfect tees but they haven't restocked the drop cuts in a very long time and the availability of the straight bottoms is iffy. These are not only cheaper but better quality. My favorite shirt, 10/10. I've probably purchased like thirty of them 😆😆😆😂😂😂.
Love it!
Why 021 Originals?
Three problems we refuse to sell you.
FIT
Problem: Baggy in all the wrong places.
Solution: Tailored through the arms and shoulders, easy through the waist. You look like you train.
FABRIC
Problem: Polyester shirts smell by 2pm, cling when you sweat, and shine like a windbreaker.
Solution: 95% cotton, 0% polyester. Breathes, washes clean, wears matte.
PRICE
Problem: Premium brands overcharging.
Solution: Get more for the same price, without sacrificing quality.
FAQ
The fit is athletic and true to size. Between sizes? Size up.
Wash cold, dry low, and it keeps its size and shape. It’s 95% cotton, so a hot dryer is the enemy.
95% combed cotton, 5% spandex. Zero polyester. That’s the whole point: soft, breathable, and nothing plasticky against your skin.
The curved hem sits just below your belt line, longer than a classic tee, cleaner than a longline.
Wrong size is a swap, not a fight. Exchanges are free within 30 days, unworn with tags on. Returns work too, you just cover return shipping. And a 100-day guarantee covers any defect.
Add any 4 shirts to your cart, any colors, any sizes, and one becomes free automatically.
Your order arrives in 4 to 6 business days. Free shipping over $100.
