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T-Shirt Tips

T-shirts have come a long way from the
undergarments they once were. They were
introduced by the U.S Navy more than a
century ago, and then became a staple
item for manual workers.

In the 1950s, the T-shirt was popularized in
Hollywood by James Dean in Rebel Without
a Cause, and Marlon Brando in A Streetcar
Named Desire and The Wild One. In the
decades that followed, tees became more
popular with both men and women.
Today T-shirts are the most commonly
purchased men’s clothing item. On
average, each American owns about 15 of
them, according to a recent survey of 6,000
men and women by trade group Cotton
Inc.
Cotton prices are rising though, so
manufacturers have looked for cheaper
alternatives. Many modern tees are made
of low-quality cotton or cotton-blends.
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