Russell Athletic Mens Essential Sleeve Reviews Summary

Russell Athletic Mens Essential Sleeve Review: Pros & Cons

Description: Russell Athletic Men's Dri-Power Cotton Blend Long Sleeve Tees, Moisture Wicking, Odor Protection, UPF 30+, Sizes S-3x

Avg. Price: $11.40

Rating: 4.4
based on 307 reviews.

Material Quality

Pros:

  • "I love that these are a step above other name brands in quality."
  • "It appears to be good quality after several washings."
  • "The material is top notch. It’s like a good mix between casual and athletic."
  • "The quality of the material is very good."
  • "Material is good quality, not cheap synthetic."
  • "This Russell long sleeve athletic shirt is made from trusted cotton material which is resilient."
  • "I'm really pleased with the quality of these, and I've laundered all of them 4 times since my purchases, with no signs of shrinkage, fading, or other defects."

Cons:

  • "The quality of the fabric is really cheap."
  • "The fabric is thin and awful."
  • "The material is extremely thin and the shirt is not cut too well."
  • "These t shirts are very thin material."
  • "The fabric feels great and looks great, even after a wash."
  • "The same exact shirt in White is thin and not very well made."
  • "The material is not as thick and they fit somewhat tighter that the older ones."

Fit and Comfort

Pros:

  • "They fit just fine and seem to go from my shoulder to the wrist as a long sleeved t-shirt would be expected to do."
  • "Comfortable lightweight long sleeve tee can be used for exercise as well as casual outing."
  • "The fit is great and they are very comfortable to wear."
  • "Fits as expected."
  • "Fits well and colours keep up too."
  • "This is a very soft, long-sleeved T-shirt that has a very nice fit."
  • "Shirt size fits great and is very comfortable."

Cons:

  • "Unfortunately this didn't fit and the seller never sent me the return label I requested. I do not recommend this seller."
  • "Fit is okay. A little tight at the forearms."
  • "The sleeves were too long but it was too tight in bust even though I followed size chart."
  • "The shirt was much tighter fitting than described and I’m a fairly thin guy."
  • "The torso was too tight and hugged my hips and stomach in a very unflattering way while my arms were just swimming in the space."
  • "The fit of this tee shirt is the worst. Cut way too small."
  • "The fit is very odd too - tight at the sleeves, with baggy long arms, and fat around the midsection."

Durability

Pros:

  • "3 years later and this shirt is still one of my favorites… Color, stitching and Durability is still after all these years."
  • "Been wearing for 6 months or more now and it has stayed in good condition."
  • "Has lasted many washes without wear so good value."
  • "Should last at least a few years if not washed too often."
  • "I've been using Russell athletic t-shirts for many years and the quality is always consistently good."
  • "We were so impressed how they held their color and shape."
  • "Shirt has remained soft with no noticeable shrinking when dried at medium (permanent press) setting."

Cons:

  • "There is a hole forming at the cuff of the sleeve."
  • "Unfortunately, the shirt arrived with a hole under the arm."
  • "One of the shirts unravels at the cuff and now has a big hole."
  • "Had this shirt only for 8 months, wore it only 16 times and it already has a hole about 1/4 inch near the collar."
  • "Every single sleeve cuff has come unraveled."
  • "I just washed and dried this shirt for the third time and the entire hem came out."
  • "After just a few wash cycles the sleeves have started to shrink up."

Value for Money

Pros:

  • "Good value for a good product!"
  • "Very inexpensive for the great quality of the product."
  • "Love Russell shirt's buy them all the time Great value for the price."
  • "Great for the price."
  • "The price point is reasonable for what you get."
  • "To get a shirt of this quality for such a low price these days is pretty much unheard of."
  • "Its a great shirt for 6 bucks."

Cons:

  • "Would NOT purchase again; the product material feels thin and cheap."
  • "Cheep quality for the price you paying.... Dont buy unless you want to waste ur money..."
  • "The price was in line with the product & having purchased many Russell Athletic items before, I was shocked by the low quality of this product."
  • "Its a great shirt for 6 bucks but an absolute insult at 17."
  • "You get what you pay for. My Nike one is thicker but also double the cost."
  • "The material is a bit thin, especially for a long sleeved shirt."
  • "This is so thin and flimsy it’s NOT made well enough for a daily use shirt."

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