These Are the Most Comfortable T-Shirts to Travel In

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It’s a no-brainer that T-shirts are the absolute best items to travel in. While I don’t wear tees every day of the week, I’d consider myself to be a T-shirt connoisseur, so needless to say, I always travel with a variety of cozy tees. However, it has taken a considerable amount of trial and error to hunt down the most comfortable of them all.

From a traveler’s perspective, your traveling tee should be soft to the touch with a relaxed fit. The best T-shirts are also breathable, light, and thick enough to assure that your bra doesn’t show. (Not too much to ask from a simple staple, right?) My favorite travel T-shirts are constructed from soft materials and pair well with everything from cropped denim to leggings. Read on to see the T-shirts I never travel without.

Everlane’s classic V-neck tee offers a great relaxed fit and is made from Supima cotton, the softest lightweight material. Supima cotton contains an extra-long staple fiber that gives the material its premium properties: strength, softness, and color retention.

Available in sizes XXS to XL.

I was skeptical when I first bought this T-shirt, as I’m not a fan of spending almost $100 on a basic top. However, I’m so glad I did. James Perse is touted as having some of the softest tees around. This one feels smooth and offers a flattering, slightly loose fit. Plus, the darker color is great for any spills that may accidentally occur during turbulence.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Cool-girl brand Reformation offers this tee that’s made from 100% lyocell, a sustainable fiber that comes from the pulp of trees and is dissolved in a nontoxic organic solvent. Lyocell provides the T-shirt with high-strength properties and a smooth, silky finish. Stripes also work great with any outfit.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

It’s time you discovered Marine Layer. Its T-shirts are made from a signature custom fabric: a blend of 50% Supima cotton and 50% MicroModal. (If you haven’t felt MicroModal yet, just know that it’s absurdly silky soft and eco-friendly.) The swing tee has a slimmer fit around the shoulders and a flattering drape, which makes it great for traveling. It also comes in seven versatile colors.

Available in sizes XS to XL.

Project Social T is an L.A.-based brand that is known for its unrelenting attention to fabric, fit, and durability. This shirt’s deep-V, laid-back silhouette makes it a fashion-girl favorite. You’ll find this tee (made from a super-soft Pima cotton and MicroModal blend) hard to part with. Get this one before it sells out.

Available in sizes XS to S.

I own this tee in three versatile colors (the gray one is my favorite), and it’s unquestionably my go-to for everything from flights to outdoor activities. This 100% cotton T-shirt is breathable, comfortable, and fits great. It’s no wonder it’s a Madewell best seller. I’d suggest air-drying after washing, as it’s likely to shrink in the dryer.

Available in sizes XXS to 3X.

Splendid has always been a reliable brand when it comes to the essentials, and its super-soft V-neck tees do not disappoint. This T-shirt boasts a relaxed fit and is made from 50% MicroModal and 50% Supima cotton. Your new weekend tee.

This classic white tee has been a huge hit among Who What Wear readers (it’s currently one of our best sellers on the site) and is fast becoming my must-have for flights. The tee also comes in a cropped version, but I like the ease of the longer length.

Available in sizes S to L.

Which T-shirt will you be traveling in? We know—they all look so comfy.

Judith Jones
Senior Fashion Market Editor

Judith is the senior fashion market editor at Who What Wear and has worked in fashion for nearly a decade. Judith started on the Shop Who What Wear team, creating content and managing a team of merchandisers for the Who What Wear shopping app. She later crossed over to the editorial team, where she shares the coolest, most desirable fashion market finds and brands in her shopping-focused stories and social takeovers. She has become one of the top affiliate earners during her six plus years at Who What Wear. Before working in fashion, Judith was a TV host on the PBS travel show Globe Trekker (airing on Netflix and Amazon Prime) and shared her passion for travel and food. She studied at the prestigious London Academy of Dramatic Arts as well as Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York. She later studied fashion merchandising and design, which laid the foundation for her career in fashion.


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