I fondly remember the quality t-shirts I used to get from JC Penney under their store brand name Stafford. Those shirts were heavy cotton knit with reinforced shoulder and neck seams, beautifully made and only got softer with each cleaning. Of course this could not last, especially when the customer got a deal at 3 for 20 bucks. Have looked high and low since 2002 for similar tees because JC Penney jumped into the China toilet. Discovered the Carhartt tee just recently and bought a dozen immediately. They are pricier at 12 to 18 bucks apiece, but I love the quality. They do run LARGE so try one first for sizing before going nuts. The pockets are also excellent for cell phones.