You pull the cotton vest over your head on a hot morning and the room air moves straight through it.

This is a men's sleeveless vest cut from 100% cotton, the plain white, black or grey A-shirt that lives at the base of a summer wardrobe. It sits close to the body with a round neck and clean armholes, light enough to wear on its own in the heat or under a shirt the rest of the year.

The cotton is a medium-weight jersey, around 141 to 160 grams per square metre, soft against the skin and airy rather than clingy. The maker sizes it by body weight, from L for a 40 to 50 kg build up to 4XL for 80 to 90 kg, so you match the vest to your frame rather than guessing a letter.

Key Benefits

• Pure cotton Made from 100% cotton jersey that feels soft on the skin and lets air move on hot days.
• Sleeveless cut Clean armholes and a round neck give the arms and shoulders full freedom of movement.
• Layer or wear alone Light enough to wear on its own in summer and slim enough to sit unseen under a shirt.
• Three classic colours Black, grey and white cover the plain basics that go with everything.
• Sized by body weight The maker gives a weight range for every size from L to 4XL, so the fit is easy to match.

Best for: Men who want a plain cotton base-layer vest for summer, the gym, or wearing under work shirts.

Why It Works

A cotton vest earns its place because it does the quiet jobs: it soaks up sweat under a shirt, it keeps the shoulders cool on its own in July, and it does not fight a slim fit. Because this one is sized by weight rather than a vague letter, there is less second-guessing at the checkout.

Quick Product Facts: Material 100% cotton; medium-weight jersey around 141 to 160 g per square metre; round neck; sleeveless; slim fit; colours black, grey and white; sizes L to 4XL with maker weight ranges from 40 to 90 kg.

How It Fits Your Routine

In summer it goes on first thing and carries you through the day on its own, cool under a linen overshirt if the evening turns.

The rest of the year it disappears under a work shirt or a jumper as a soft base layer that keeps you warm without bulk.

Being plain cotton, it washes and dries easily and stacks flat in a drawer, so a set of three in each colour covers the week.

FAQ

What is it made of? It is 100% cotton, a medium-weight jersey around 141 to 160 grams per square metre.

How do I choose a size? The maker sizes by body weight: L is 40 to 50 kg, XL 50 to 60 kg, 2XL 60 to 70 kg, 3XL 70 to 80 kg and 4XL 80 to 90 kg. If you are between two, size up.

Can I wear it on its own? Yes. It works as a standalone summer vest and as a base layer under shirts.

What colours are there? Black, grey and white.