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Essential Undershirts

How does the sweat-absorbing underarm pad work?

Each Essential Undershirt is enhanced with a Contemporary Cotton gusset in the underarm. This gives you extra sweat protection while keeping you dry and comfortable, and keeps your clothes clean longer. Contemporary Cotton is a high-performance fabri

What are Essential Undershirts made of?

Our Numi undershirts are made of 90% TENCEL® and 10% Lycra. If you’d like to learn more about our fabrics, please visit our Materials page.

How is contemporary cotton different from normal cotton?

Contemporary cotton, or organic cotton, is grown and processed using sustainable methods and materials that have a lower impact on the environment and human health compared to conventional cotton. It is processed without harsh chemicals or synthetic

Can I wear my undershirt on its own?

Our undershirts are designed to be an invisible layer underneath your clothing. While it is possible to wear it on its own, its main purpose is to be worn underneath another shirt. As a result, the fabric is typically made thin to achieve a seamless

What makes Numi undershirts sweat-proof?

What makes out undershirts sweat-proof are our sweat-absorbing underarm pads and sweat-wicking TENCEL™ fabric.

What is a sweat-proof undershirt?

A sweat-proof undershirt is a type of undershirt designed to prevent sweat from showing through outer clothing. Our undershirts contain moisture-wicking properties and sweat-absorbing underarm pads.

How do I wear an undershirt?

Our undershirts are meant to be worn as a base layer underneath your outer clothing. Our sweat-proof undershirts are specifically designed to be worn under other garments to provide a layer of protection against sweat stains. We recommend layering yo

What is TENCEL™?

TENCEL™ fabric is a type of eco-friendly fabric made from cellulose fibers derived from sustainably harvested eucalyptus trees. TENCEL™ fabric is known for its softness, durability, and moisture-wicking properties. It is also resistant to wrinkles an