| The t-shirt goes as far back as the 19th century in | | | | from the basics black and white. But other colors |
| Europe where it was first worn as an undergarment. | | | | seem to be getting a good reception from the male |
| During the first World War, American soldiers noticed | | | | population. Some of these are: - Chocolate brown - |
| how comfortable the shirts were and by World War | | | | Olive - Steel blue Women on the other hand are |
| II, the t-shirt was already part of the uniforms of | | | | partial to brighter hues that is why pink and red are |
| Army and Navy personnel. T-shirts still primarily | | | | always popular. Developments in color aren't the only |
| functioned as an undergarment but American soldiers | | | | changes adopted in t-shirt design. Designers are also |
| would often take off their jackets and wear only the | | | | experimenting on different types of t-shirt fabric. The |
| shirts when the weather got unbearably warm. The | | | | traditional material for shirts is cotton but these days |
| t-shirt would eventually become a fashion staple in | | | | there are shirts made of sheer fabric, knits and |
| America's closets. Styles T-shirts have become | | | | stretch materials. Prospects for the Future There is |
| available in a variety of styles and are no longer just | | | | reason to believe the t-shirt will continue to be a |
| limited to the basic crew neck. There are V-neck | | | | constant in people's wardrobes. T-shirts have become |
| shirts, oversized tops, boyfriend t-shirts and a host | | | | a part of America's culture that it's hard to imagine |
| of other styles that fit both men and women, adults | | | | not ever wearing one. The t-shirt lends itself to |
| and children. At the onset, t-shirts were a | | | | versatility so that it is no longer considered mere |
| one-size-fits-all item as they were originally marketed | | | | casual wear. With a few embellishments and creative |
| to the male population. Over the years, the industry | | | | touches, a shirt can be worn on formal occasions, as |
| has seen changes to accommodate the different | | | | well. The green movement has also had an effect on |
| requirements of females. Soon, t-shirts fit women | | | | the t-shirt industry. The future will see more shirt |
| better as the styles have become more feminine. | | | | varieties that are made with eco-friendly materials. |
| Features such as capped sleeves and lower necklines | | | | Comfort will remain to be a major consideration in |
| added a new dimension to the shirts. There have also | | | | t-shirt production, with manufacturers improving on |
| been many developments on improving fit for men. | | | | softness and warmth. T-shirts will continue taking on |
| Colors and Fabrics Black and white will always be a | | | | added features such as protective properties. The |
| constant choice when it comes to t-shirt colors but | | | | recent years has already seen the development of |
| these days, shirt colors have become more vivid and | | | | stain repellent technology for t-shirts. These shirts |
| bold. While it is true that basic colors will always be | | | | can cover a wide customer base, from athletes to |
| the most popular, consumer buying behavior also | | | | warehouse personnel and even those who work in |
| says there is a market for brighter varieties. Men' | | | | fast food chains. |
| shirts traditionally came in navy blue and brown, aside | | | | |