| A T-shirt (or tee shirt)
is a shirt which is pulled on over the head to cover most of a person's
torso. A T-shirt is usually buttonless, collarless, and pocketless, with
a round neck and short sleeves. The sleeves of the T-shirt extend at least
slightly over the shoulder but not completely over the elbow (in short-sleeve
version). A shirt that is either longer or shorter than this ceases to
be a T-shirt. T-shirts are typically made of cotton or polyester fibers
(or a mix of the two), knitted together in a jersey stitch that gives a
T-shirt its distinctive soft texture. T-shirts can be decorated with text
and/or pictures, and are sometimes used to advertise (see human billboard).
T-shirt fashions include
styles for men and women, and for all age groups, including baby, youth,
and adult sizes. Many youths wear T-shirts; they are great protection from
the sun and useful for all wears, but the main reason being the fashion. |
