Russell "Cotton Performance" pocket T-shirts have been my old standard for years, until recently, as the old shirts have been discontinued,  and replaced by a cheaper (but not less expensive) substitute (the old shirts had a white tag which read "Russell Athletic/Cotton Performance" in the LL corner on the front). The substitute is thinner, has a poorer cut, and is poorly stitched (I use the pocket for my reading glasses; several have torn out after just 1 or 2 washings). Don't be fooled! The current Russell pocket Ts are CRAP.

 This company must be trying to squeeze a few more pennies from us. It can be nothing less than corporate greed. They won't be getting any more of MY money.