Who Has the Best Pocket T-Shirts for Men?

There’s something distinctive about the pocket tee that has formed a staple of 21st-century men’s attire. Being one of the most common products you’ll find on the high street, you’d be forgiven for falling into option paralysis or swearing off tees altogether due to some of the poorer quality products in circulation.

However, don’t give up hope just yet. Whether you’re looking for something comfortable, sustainable, durable or all of the above, we’ve found something you’ll love – so let’s get into it! We wanted to do our thing and bring you a curated list of our favourite pocket t-shirts for men so you can make your own choice on wardrobe with confidence.

1. Todd Snyder Made iN L.A. Homespun Slub Pocket T-Shirt

A great all-rounder that should see you well through all four seasons, this tee comes in a soft, slub-spun jersey that’s available in 10 stylish colours. This American-made pocket t-shirt has a button-through pocket and is garment-dyed to ensure colours stay true, and the fabric stays soft even with regular use.

2. Mott & Bow Heavyweight Pocket Tee Carlton

We like to call this the ‘Goldielocks Tee’ because it has a fit that’s just right for the typical man – not too tight, not too relaxed. It’s also made with preshrunk fabric, so you needn’t worry about that fit straying over time. The Matt & Bow Heavyweight Pocket Tee is made with 100% Peruvian combed cotton that’s exquisitely soft-to-touch. This t-shirt is definitely worth your consideration.

3. Everlane The Organic Cotton Pocket Tee

As part of Everlane’s signature ‘Uniform’ collection, which comes with a 365-day guarantee against any tears, fading, shrinking, or other quality-based damage, you know that you’re getting a reliable piece of clothing. The Organic Cotton Pocket Tee is as simple as its name, offering something soft, comfortable, and suitable for everyday wear.

4. Outerknown Groovy Pocket Tee

If you’re a fan of relaxed-fit t-shirts, several of the Outerknown Groovy Pocket Tee Shirts should definitely be on your wishlist. This highly comfortable line of pocket tees comes in a super soft organic cotton fibre and a casual, relaxed fit—the perfect addition to your wardrobe for those casual summer beach walks or nights in with friends.

5. Filson Ranger Solid Pocket T-Shirt

Lightweight pocket tees definitely have their place in a man’s summer wardrobe or even as part of your enter wardrobe under a comfortable overshirt or jacket. The Filson Ranger Solid Pocket Tee is no exception, with a sublime 3.5 oz lightweight cotton knit and highly comfortable design.

6. Carhartt Men’s K87 Workwear Short Sleeve T-Shirt

Available in a huge selection of colours (too many to list here), the Carhartt Men’s K7 short sleeve has a brand-embroidered tag on the left-hand side chest pocket and comes in heathered or solid cotton fabric that’s soft and breathable. This is a great tee to have in your wardrobe for daily work use in a casual setting, especially given its affordable price tag.

7. Forty-Five Slub Pocket Tee

Forty-Five’s ethos is rooted in the idea that things should be made to last. Their Slub Pocket Tees are a testament to that ethos. Grab yourself a handful of these t-shirts to line your wardrobe, and you’ll find you won’t need to replace them for a very long time. Not only that, but they’re super comfortable, with a preshrunk, garment-dyed cotton fabric that retains its softness over time.

8. Nitagut Men’s Fashion Casual Basic Short Sleeve T-Shirt

This is a great choice of v-neck t-shirt with a pocket if you’re looking for a comfortable tee that can complement an athletic build. A short-sleeve design and slim fit cut mean the contours of your arms and body will be nicely accented without being too tight, and the semi-v-neck helps to contour the collar bones for a more masculine look.

9. prAna Pocket T-Shirt

This stylish men’s pocket tee subverts expectations a little with its contrast-panel patch chest pocket, making it a little more unique than some of the other products on this list. Otherwise, this is a highly comfortable tee shirt that’s actually made with 40% recycled polyester (and 60% cotton) and is also Fair Trade Certified™, so certainly one of the more sustainable options you’ll find.

10. Buck Mason Slub Classic Pocket Tee

As with much of Buck Mason’s premium men’s clothing line, the Slub Classic Tee has a slightly vintage feel that just feels a lot less sterile than what you’d find on the high street. A lightly marbled cotton texture gives this pocket t-shirt a soft and comfortable feel that’s very organic-feeling, and the lightweight knit means it’s also highly breathable, making it a great staple for the summer months.

11. RicherPoorer Men’s Pima Pocket Tee

The name of Pima cotton certainly brings with it a certain expectation with respect to quality, durability, and softness that your standard cotton fabric just can’t match. Unfortunately, many of the ‘Pima’ products out there are only diluted blends that fail to make the most of a 100% Pima cotton blend. RicherPoorer’s Pima Men’s Pocket Tee Shirts are no such imposter, with a 100% Pima cotton fabric that’s pile-resistant and hypoallergenic for the utmost of comfort.

12. Goodthreads by Amazon Men’s Short-Sleeve Crewneck

Part of the Prime Wardrobe collection available on Amazon enables you to have a free seven-day try-on with no commitment to purchase. The Goodthreads Men’s Short-Sleeve Crewneck is reasonable quality but a low-cost t-shirt that comes in a range of colours to fill out your wardrobe. While this doesn’t offer quite the same quality as some of the more expensive options on this list, it’s certainly a good value-for-money option for your consideration.

13. Todd Snyder Indigo Homespun Slub Pocket T-shirt

Made with only the finest Portuguese indigo jersey, Todd Snyder’s Indigo Homespun Slub Pocket Tee is the sort of t-shirt that only gets better with time, washing down into a luxuriously soft, even-coloured fabric as time passes. Despite what the name would have you believe, this tee is actually available in a series of six colours, including Indigo (as you might have guessed), Black, White, Olive, Original, and Navy.

14. Carhartt Loose Fit Heavyweight Short-Sleeve Pocket Tee

A reliable option that’s been on the market relatively unchanged since 1992, you know what you’re getting with Carhartt. This ruggedly designed pocket t-shirt comes in a heavyweight cotton fabric that’s pretty durable and loose enough to give you plenty of space to move about throughout the day. Label-haters amongst you will be pleased to know that Carhartt also uses a ‘tagless’ design for this t-shirt, so no uncomfortable, scratchy labels to deal with. That’s a win!

15. RVCA PTC II Pigment Short Sleeve TEE

Another option that offers a ‘tagless’ design to do away with uncomfortable and scratchy labels, the RVCA PTC II Pigment Short Sleeve, is made of pigment-dyed cotton that’s broken-in to ensure the least amount of shrinkage, fading, and wear after-purchase. There’s nothing better than a reliably worn piece of clothing that you know will stay in good shape through regular use.

16. Jungmaven Baja Pocket Tee

For fans of the super-material qualities of hemp fibres, you’ll be glad to know that the Jungmaven Baja Pocket Tee is made with a 55% hemp, 45% cotton blend that makes good use of hemp’s strength, durability, and insulation, with the breathable and moisture-wicking properties of classic cotton. The Jungmaven has a fairly heavyweight fabric blend, so it makes a great winter undershirt or standalone tee for the brisker summer evenings.

17. J. Crew Garment-dyed Slub Cotton Crewneck T-Shirt

The J. Crew Garment-Dyed Slub Cotton Crewneck is another excellent sustainably sourced option. We really like the simplistic nature of the design of this t-shirt, and it comes in a range of tasteful colour-ways to accent that. Because of the garment-dyed slub cotton, this tee will maintain a nice, imperfect colour that will slowly fade over time without any loss of softness.

18. Alex Mill Standard Pocket Tees in Slub Cotton

We’re in love with the attention to detail of this shirt, right down to every small feature. You can tell that it’s masterfully made to provide a comfortable fit and long-lasting construction. The fabric is lightly textured, which feels great to run your fingers across and great to wear too. Due to its 100% cotton material, this tee is perfectly suited to warm summers as well as cooler winters under a jacket, thanks to cotton’s infamous breathable qualities.

19. Patagonia Organic Cotton Midweight Men’s Pocket t-Shirts

Patagonia has imbued their unique blend of an organic feel and modern design into this fantastic t-shirt, which has to be one of our favourite picks on this list. The unique whipstitch detailing gives the otherwise simplistic design a nice stylistic touch, and the garment is made with 100% organic virgin cotton in a mid-weight knit for year-round use.

20. United By Blue Organic Pocket Tee

This product is part of United by Blue’s EcoKnit collection, made with sustainable fabrics like hemp, organic cotton, modal, and yak – each GOTS-certified to meet the highest social and environmental standards. This tee specifically is made with chemical-free 100% organic cotton in a soft 210 gms jersey knit in ethically managed factories, making it another favoured choice for the more ethically-conscious amongst us.

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